International
Eurozone tips into deflation, sparking fears of more economic woe to come
European Central Bank is likely to take some sort of action later in January to stem the fall, head off recession
European Central Bank is likely to take some sort of action later in January to stem the fall, head off recession
The Russian president is stockpiling bullion for reasons both political and personal
A strong dollar helps Big Finance, outsourcers and vacation takers but hurts manufacturing and low-wage workers
Russia, China have their sights set on undercutting dollar’s dominance as reserve currency, but economists are skeptical
Can local currencies breathe new life into struggling communities?
Lakota Nation hopes MazaCoin will help alleviate poverty, foster tribal unity.
Tokyo-based Mt. Gox ends weeks of speculation, saying it lost $420 million
Mt. Gox, one of the largest Bitcoin trading sites, shuts down amid rumors of insolvency and theft.
The company’s closure could be a disastrous blow for the exotic new form of money
Time banking, an old idea, is making a comeback in the digital age
