by Ekrem Duman | Jul 7, 2026 | Crypto Tax, Finance
TL;DR: Earning crypto through staking, mining or rewards is typically taxed as income at the crypto’s value when you receive it — and that value usually becomes your cost basis. If you later sell for more, you owe capital gains tax on the additional...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 7, 2026 | Crypto Tax, Finance
TL;DR: In most countries, cryptocurrency is treated as property or an asset, not currency — so selling, trading or spending it can trigger capital gains tax on the profit, while earning crypto (from staking, mining or as payment) is often taxed as income. Simply...
by Olivia Bennett | Jul 7, 2026 | Corporate governance, Finance
AI Spotlight & Executive Summary: The global trade landscape is currently undergoing a tectonic shift. As European nations proceed with unilateral Digital Service Taxes (DST), the United States has proposed a “nuclear option”: 100% retaliatory tariffs...
by Olivia Bennett | Jul 5, 2026 | Finance
Executive Q&A Summary: The Evolution of Prediction Markets Q: Why are prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket currently exploding in volume? A: These platforms leverage “skin-in-the-game” mechanics, providing a real-time, high-fidelity signal...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 4, 2026 | Finance, Mortgages & Loans
TL;DR: Your credit score strongly affects whether you’re approved for a loan and what rate you pay. The biggest levers are paying every bill on time, keeping credit card balances low relative to limits, not opening lots of new credit at once, and checking your...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 4, 2026 | Finance, Mortgages & Loans
TL;DR: A personal loan gives you a lump sum you repay in fixed monthly installments over a set term, usually at a fixed rate. Most are unsecured, so your rate depends heavily on your credit and income. They suit purposes like consolidating higher-interest debt or...
