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From gold to credit cards: The true role of money in our economy

First represented by shells (cowrie shells), then by precious metals (silver and gold), money originally consisted of an exchange of rare, essential, or useful goods.

  • Jun 18, 2026 15:02

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp for a fee: what are Meta's new Plus subscriptions all about?

On May 27, 2026, following several months of rumors and leaks, Meta made the global launch of its paid offers for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp official.

  • May 31, 2026 13:38

To win over new recruits, Russian army erases debts

The Russian army will do anything to convince new recruits to sign up for the front line in Ukraine. And at the risk of losing their lives in the process.

  • May 28, 2026 15:00

Prince William sells 20% of royal land for £500 million green transition

Turning point announced by the Prince of Wales, William, who has decided to put 20% of the Duchy of Cornwall's properties on the market over the next ten years.

  • May 22, 2026 15:03

Why this generation is set to become the wealthiest in history

It's the older generation, the so-called baby boomers (born between 1945 and 1960), who are behind this historic influx of cash.

  • Apr 14, 2026 18:30

Top 5 most powerful cities in the world

These cities are economic powerhouses thanks to their strong economies, their influence on global markets and their ability to attract talent and investment. The ranking is based on 6 indicators: economy, research and development, cultural interaction, quality of life, environment and accessibility.

  • Apr 14, 2026 18:00

Elon Musk's companies continue to bet on Bitcoin

Elon Musk's companies, such as Tesla and SpaceX, clearly see bitcoin as a long-term investment - similar to digital gold - and not as a short-term speculative asset. This is reflected in their financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025: despite a 23% fall in the price, they did not sell any BTC.

  • Apr 09, 2026 06:30

16,000 redundancies: Amazon's restructuring focuses on efficiency and artificial intelligence

After weeks of speculation, Amazon has confirmed a large-scale downsizing plan affecting 16,000 office workers. The announcement brings the total number of job cuts since last October to around 30,000.

  • Jan 29, 2026 22:30

Crypto company Tether pursues large-scale gold acquisitions

Investing in crypto AND gold? It's definitely not a crazy combination. For example, crypto company Tether buys up to 2 tons of gold every week. By adopting this strategy, it already holds more bullion than most central banks.

  • Jan 29, 2026 13:00

Czech arms manufacturer moves to Euronext Amsterdam with biggest defense IPO ever

Czechoslovak Group (CSG), a Czech defense group based in Prague, went public (January 23, 2026) on Euronext Amsterdam. Expectations are high as CSG is known as a fast-growing champion with a packed order book and high margins.

  • Jan 23, 2026 08:30