James’ first FOREX play was in 1991, betting on the Deutschmark bouncing back during the Russian coup attempt.
James is a publication team leader, editor, and writer who moved to Europe permanently in 2003. A former Financial Times magazine contributing editor and technical writer for Ericsson, he is comfortable working at the intersections of money, technology, and politics. When he is not working, he particularly enjoys exploring Italy with his family and training his Dobermann.
James Hydzik
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Chainalysis says de-fi might have learned some lessons in 2024 Crypto Crime Report
James Hydzik
8 March 2024 - 03:20
The famous blockchain analysis company Chainalysis says that falling de-fi hacks point to possible improvements in the environment. So, what’s fueling crypto crime these days?
SEC adds emissions and climate risk requirements
James Hydzik
7 March 2024 - 01:22
The Securities and Exchange Commission voted 3-2 to add disclosure requirements regarding corporate emissions and climate risk
KYC - you need to know this about money
James Hydzik
6 March 2024 - 21:24
Just why you have to prove that you are you.
How much does a Russian soldier earn?
James Hydzik
6 March 2024 - 17:27
Joining the Russian army makes sense, monetarily, if you a) are under crushing debt, or b) facing a sub-zero job market. The money’s good - but there’s a catch.
UK OKs freezing your crypto
James Hydzik
5 March 2024 - 16:36
The UK government is tightening AML/KYC rules that directly affect the ownership of digital assets. In this step, the government closes loopholes affecting ill-gotten gains.
Nikkei Breaks 40,000 Barrier for the First Time
James Hydzik
4 March 2024 - 17:13
After reaching an all-time-high on February 22, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei Stock Average hit the important psychological 40,000 level on March 4.
The Lancet: Obesity no longer a 1st World problem
James Hydzik
1 March 2024 - 16:55
An article in The Lancet claims that 1/8 of the global population is obese, and it is not a problem solely of the richest nations any longer.
Bitcoin retraces after touching $64k, stays above $60k
James Hydzik
1 March 2024 - 15:49
After breaking the $60,000 level, Bitcoin reached a maximum of over $64,000, and retraced and found support at $60,000. What’s next, and what was the U.S. government doing by moving around almost $1 billion in BTC?
Ukraine Revolutionizes War Insurance: an Introduction
James Hydzik
29 February 2024 - 21:02
The massive scale of the damage suffered by Ukraine in the face of the full-scale invasion by Russia means that investment is needed as well as trade during war. Insurance is needed, and how that comes about is being tested while the battles rage.
Russia gets booted from China’s SWIFT replacement
James Hydzik
29 February 2024 - 15:36
With 500 new sanctions laid on Russia by the U.S., the possibility of other organizations getting caught up in secondary sanctions has given them pause.