The tax rate for qualified dividends and capital gains is lower than the rate for nonqualified dividends and traditional income. Investors can increase their returns by meeting the tax requirements for qualified dividends.
A nonqualified dividend is dividend income that doesn’t qualify for the specialized tax rate for qualified dividends. Regular dividends are separated into two categories: qualified and ordinary, or nonqualified dividends.
Dividends and stock-price increases make up the total return on stock investments. Apart from representing a substantial portion of returns for investors, dividends also provide an income stream for the investor.
The blockchain world is made up of many complex words. As such, the terms Ethereum client and Ethereum node are often used interchangeably. However, they represent two different components within the Ethereum system.
Only users running their personal Ethereum nodes are directly connected to the Ethereum network and are thus guaranteed to enjoy unrestricted access to the network.
It’s been a historical month for the entire financial ecosystem. FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, better known as SBF, and Real Vision’s Raoul Pal, in an in-depth conversation both agree that the current market turmoil is not just a crypto phenomenon.
The self-custody of crypto assets refers to the fact that users can take complete control of their digital asset(s). Ownership over one’s crypto assets gives a user full control to send, receive, and store one’s cryptocurrency without relying on a third party.
The Ethereum Merge is finally here. On its website, Ethereum states that the “most significant upgrade in the history of Ethereum […] is in its final stages” and is expected to take place sometime before 2023. The Merge describes the process whereby the current Ethereum blockchain will be merging with the Beacon Chain.
Oligopolies often have strict market parameters that prevent new players from entering the market, which limits competition. In an oligopoly, no one firm dominates the market. Instead, two or more firms share access to the market, which often leads to higher prices and less industry innovation.