Tasha Williams

Fintech Week: Everyone Into the Regulatory ‘Sandbox’

Executives looking to apply blockchain to financial services believe the technology could reduce the threat of data breaches, a concern of regulators worldwide. That’s why they are paying attention to the increasing number of “sandboxes,” where regulators allow financial technology startups to conduct pilot programs under official supervision with the goal of fostering a hospitable environment for innovation without creating unnecessary risks.

Blockchain Takes the Spotlight at Fintech Week Conference

The financial services industry has a growing interest in blockchain technology and its many applications. Can blockchain address some of the financial services industry’s most vexing problems?

Why Blockchain Benefits From Better Random Numbers

Random numbers are the key to strong digital security. Whether it’s sensitive information such as credit card numbers or bitcoin (BTC) code, true random number generation remains difficult to achieve. A research team in the UK has created a practical way to fortify the crytography of blockchain.

America, the House That Slavery Built

history, economics, politics, culture

The Surprisingly Long History of Racial Oppression in Coffee Shops

economic history, politics, culture

Why Juneteenth Should Be a National Holiday

Article on history, politics, and culture.

Post-Brexit China: The Silk Road Opens Again

White paper for Investors interested in opportunities in China.

Cracking the Code: Taking a Closer Look At Travel Startup Business Models

Blog post in series on ventured capital geared to travel tech industry

The Tech Innovations Most Anticipated By Travel Startups

Blog post in series on ventured capital geared to travel tech industry

Five Challenges Keeping Travel Startup Leaders Up At Night

Blog post in series on ventured capital geared to travel tech industry

Bridging the Funding Gap for Travel Startups

Blog post in series on ventured capital geared to travel tech industry

Traveling with Your Pup? What to Know before You Grab the Leash and Go

Practical tips for travellers who are dog owners.

Bitcoin: ETF Dream Deferred

Article on bitcoin, blockchain, and ETFs.

7 Little Known Facts About Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) For Newbies

Let’s Call Demeaning ‘Locker Room Talk’ What It Is, Misogyny Talk

America, the House That Slavery Built

Last Night Hillary Clinton Made History So Why Didn’t She Say The Words ‘Black Lives Matter’

Scott Baio Shows Us A Vision Of An America That Never Was And Might Never Be

What You Need to Know About PTSD

Why Does the IMF Care if Britain Leaves the EU?

Africa Makes It, Europe Takes It: Why the Diaspora Deserves More Respect

The Biopic Of Katherine Johnson: A Black Woman Who Helped Put The First Man On The Moon

5 Black People In STEM Fields Who Changed American Life

Put Down The Trash Bags For MLK Jr. Day

Why Is Jessica Jones Important?

5 Ways The Women Of ‘Jessica Jones’ Are Changing Women’s Representation On Television

Don't give it all away: 5 tips for pitching prospective clients

What Does Post-Brexit Signify for Emerging Market Opportunities in China?

Blog post to introduce white paper.

Should Real Estate Investors Go Global?

Explaining the E: Putting Environmental in ESG

What's bringing women back into U.S. workforce

A gig economy platform that puts workers in charge

How Can FlexShares Help Clients in an Inflation Scenario?

The Nina Simone Movie You Should See