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New Silk Road Will Exert China's Influence as the Largest Economic Scheme on Earth

By , Money Morning -

New Silk Road

China's New Silk Road offers more than new trade possibilities.

Similar to global mega-infrastructure projects of the past, the Red Dragon initiative represents myriad opportunities - including military and political influence.

Here's a look at the New Silk Road and how it compares to the Marshall Plan, the Panama Canal, and the Interstate Highway System...

Bitcoin News Like This Gives Public the Wrong Idea

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -

Ever since it popped onto the public's radar, Bitcoin has been unfairly saddled with a reputation for being little more than a high-tech tool for illegal activities. So when the BitInstant CEO got arrested for money laundering, the critics were crowing, "I told you so." But this incident is just one more distraction from

why Bitcoin is going to be such a huge deal...

Why Virtual Currency Is Here to Stay – Bitcoin or No Bitcoin

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -

By now you've probably heard of the digital currency Bitcoin, but it's not as new as you might think. Virtual currencies have been around for more than 20 years, and Bitcoin is far from the only example. Today there are more than ever - at least 80. And there's a good reason people keep coming back to the idea of virtual currencies -

other forms of money just aren't capable of this...