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Double-Spending in Cryptocurrency: Definition, Risks, and Prevention

By Itho August 31, 2013

[ad_1] What Is Double-Spending? Double-spending is spending the same cryptocurrency or blockchain token more than once. Cryptocurrency is a token representing value on a distributed ledger. Without proper safeguards, it's…

Boom and Bust Cycle: Definition, How It Works, and History

By Itho August 23, 2013

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What Is an Economic Stimulus? How It Works, Benefits, and Risks

By Itho February 15, 2012

[ad_1] An economic stimulus is an action by a government to encourage private-sector economic activity. To stimulate the economy, the government adopts targeted, expansionary policies. Key Takeaways An economic stimulus…

What Is Cash Back? Hint: It’s Not Free Money

By Itho October 28, 2011

[ad_1] What Is Cash Back? Cash back, also known as “cashback,” refers to two types of financial transactions related to credit and debit cards that have grown increasingly popular in…

Understanding Capital Investment: Types, Examples, and Benefits

By Itho July 14, 2011

[ad_1] What Is Capital Investment? Capital investment involves a company's strategic acquisition of physical assets such as real estate, manufacturing plants, and machinery to advance its long-term business objectives. Companies…

Electronic Retailing (E-tailing): Types, Benefits, and Examples in Online Retail

By Itho June 21, 2011

[ad_1] What Is Electronic Retailing (E-tailing)? Electronic retailing (E-tailing) is the sale of goods and services through the internet. E-tailing can include business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) sales of…