Author Archives: Darren Marchal

Microsoft joins the game: What’s all the hype about the Met

The term “metaverse” is everywhere. On Tuesday, Microsoft cited the so-called metaverse as a reason for acquiring the game developer Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, saying the deal would provide “building blocks for the metaverse.” Facebook’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, has also bet on the metaverse and renamed his social networking company Meta. Google has worked…

Crypto-native social platform Sahicoin raises $1.75 mn in seed ro

Sahicoin, a crypto-native social platform, has raised $1.75 million in the latest seed round led by Alameda Ventures (FTX), Better Capital Ventures, and other institutional investors. The fresh round of funding will be deployed to scale the team across engineering & product, and grow the platform. Founded by IIT Kanpur alumni, Amit Nayak, Ankush Rajput,…

Spain joins India, Singapore to reign in crypto ads promising wil

With an aim to reign in cryptocurrency ads promising wild returns, Spain has now joined countries like Singapore and India, stressing that the advertising of crypto-assets must be clear, balanced, fair and explain risks to the public. Spain’s National Securities Market Commission has issued new guidelines, to come into force from February 17, that mandates…

UK govt cracks down on misleading cryptocurrency ads to protect c

The UK government on Tuesday joined a slew of nations in cracking down on misleading cryptocurrency ads to protect consumers. The country has joined Spain, Singapore and India in an effort to reign in cryptocurrency advertisements that promise wild returns. The UK Treasury published a consultation response, saying that proposed legislation will also provide the…

M1 Finance Review: A 2022 Update

While some investing apps make users draw a hard line between automation and customization, M1 Finance offers individuals both the flexibility to make personal decisions about their portfolio along with enough automation so that they do not need to be constantly micromanaging their finances.   What will I learn with this M1 Finance Review? This…

Synchronised global regulation of crypto needed: PM Modi at WEF

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for synchronised global action to regulate cryptocurrencies, at a time when India is contemplating bringing a legislation to regulate such virtual currencies. Speaking at the virtual summit of the World Economic Forum, Modi said that steps taken by one country to regulate cryptocurrencies may not be sufficient, given…

M1 Finance vs Wealthfront

M1 Finance and Wealthfront are two types of roboadvisor that utilize an entirely different approach to investing. There’s no chance of confusing the two as they each offer different features. In the M1 Finance vs Wealthfront debate, this is less about competing on equal ground and more about the type of investor they’re aimed at….

A Quick Guide to M1 Finance Plus

M1 Finance is an excellent online platform that allows you to invest, borrow, and spend all in one place. What’s even better? Their basic features are free. However, you can upgrade to M1 Finance Plus for exclusive perks and savings. Let’s dive into a quick analysis. What is M1 Finance? Founded in 2015, M1 Finance…

M1 Finance VS Webull

M1 Finance and Webull are commission-free investing platforms with a lot to offer. You can access their services via desktop or mobile app. Available on i0s or Android, these modern financial companies have brought the stock market into the palm of your hand. So, which is more suitable for you? That depends on your experience…