Quick answer
Yes. Bitcoin is designed to be fractional. One bitcoin equals 100,000,000 satoshis, and Bitcoin transactions are constructed and recorded in satoshis, not whole coins. That means you can buy or send less than 1 BTC—in fact, far less.
Bitcoin units you’ll actually use
1 BTC = 100,000,000 satoshis (often shortened to “sats”).
Wallets and explorers increasingly display values in sats because…
The 2026 policy question in context
Crypto is now plugged into mainstream finance: the U.S. approved spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024 and spot Ether ETFs in July 2024, while Hong Kong listed Asia’s first spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in April 2024. In parallel, the EU’s MiCA regulation began applying in phases from 2024, creating a harmonised single-market rulebook. These…
The next 12–18 months favor startups that combine durable growth loops with pragmatic AI, first-party data, and partner ecosystems. Regulation (EU AI Act), evolving search experiences, stricter email rules, and cloud marketplace co-sell programs all shift where and how growth happens.
1) Product-led growth, upgraded with agentic AI
GenAI is maturing from “chat features” into agentic systems that plan multi-step actions, personalize…
Across the EU, governments have moved from pilots to formal cooperation: a political pact (the European Blockchain Partnership), a production-grade network for public services (EBSI), a new joint legal vehicle to run it (EUROPEUM-EDIC), plus market rules such as MiCA and a capital-markets sandbox for tokenised securities. Together, these initiatives make cross-border blockchain services possible at EU scale.
What is…
A handful of jurisdictions have leapt ahead on three fronts that matter to users and businesses alike: clear and enforceable rules, mainstream market access, and real-world adoption. Together, these shifts have elevated the European Union, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Australia, Brazil, India, and Nigeria into a new leadership cohort. Data from Chainalysis and developer-activity dashboards reinforce these…
How to use this quiz
Work through the twenty questions below. Each one includes a concise answer and a one-paragraph explanation so you can learn as you go. Where helpful, I’ve linked to authoritative references.
The quiz
1) Who published Bitcoin’s whitepaper and when?
Satoshi Nakamoto published “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System” on October 31, 2008. The paper introduced proof-of-work, peer-to-peer timestamping, and…
When a financial committee postpones publishing legacy market-research reports (e.g., work anchored in 2018’s market conditions), it usually reflects process, legal, or evidence issues—not merely “slow admin.” Across jurisdictions, committees often must complete hearings, verify evidence, and navigate publication protocols before reports are laid or released. UK and EU parliamentary materials, for example, describe how registration, laying dates, and internal…
Every company has a practical valuation ceiling set by cash flows, the cost of capital, and credible growth. Your task is to estimate that ceiling and then raise it by improving returns on invested capital, extending growth runways, and de-risking cash flows. McKinsey emphasizes that value creation ultimately traces back to growth and returns on capital, not headline multiples.
What…
This course turns business planning from a static document into a living, decision-ready toolkit. You’ll compare plan formats (traditional vs. lean), learn market research basics, map a Business Model Canvas, run MVP tests with the build–measure–learn loop, and assemble credible financials and an investor-ready summary. Government guides and leading frameworks anchor the syllabus so your outputs meet real-world expectations.
Who this…
Great ideas rarely appear by chance. We use repeatable frameworks to reveal unmet needs, turn insight into concepts, and de-risk them quickly with real users. The toolset blends Jobs-to-Be-Done, Design Thinking, the Double Diamond, Value Proposition Canvas, Lead User research, and portfolio methods that top firms apply to out-innovate competitors.
What Counts As A “Good Idea” In 2025
A good idea…
Crypto’s mainstream moment arrived with U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, record valuations, and wider retail access—but the risk picture worsened. Global standard-setters warn about stability, integrity, and investor harm; spot ETFs don’t fix those fundamentals. Authorities now have the tools and momentum to act decisively.
The 2025 Risk Backdrop: Bigger Markets, Sharper Exposures
IMF analysis finds crypto prices move with broader risk sentiment,…
Financial scams are rising worldwide and shifting tactics—from “clone” investment firms and social-media pitches to QR-code traps and money-mule networks. In 2024, consumers reported over $12.5 billion in fraud losses to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, a 25% jump year-over-year.
The Red Flags You Should Never Ignore
Scammers pressure you to act fast, keep things secret, move money to “safe” accounts, or…
Preventing loss is not only about avoiding regret—it’s a system that protects compounding. A large drawdown demands a disproportionately larger gain to recover; for example, a 50% loss requires a 100% gain just to break even.
What “preventing money loss” really means
Preventing loss is a broad discipline that covers investment risk management, minimizing fees and taxes, protecting cash from fraud…
International finance disputes in 2025 span crypto fraud, anti-money-laundering violations, market-manipulation cases, and mass consumer actions. Enforcement is increasingly coordinated across borders, with U.S., UK, and EU authorities driving headline outcomes and new recovery options for investors and consumers.
Landmark Crypto & Markets Cases Shaping 2025
Ripple and the boundaries of U.S. securities law for tokens
In 2025, the SEC reported a…
Speed comes from standardizing what “earnings” means, automating inputs, and using spreadsheet tools that collapse hours of work into a refresh and a few clicks. Below are five practical plays used by finance teams and founders alike.
1) Standardize Your Earnings Metric First (Net Income, EBITDA)
Define the stack you’ll report every time—Revenue → Gross Profit → Operating Income → EBITDA →…