Sofia Jakobsson

What the Coincheck Hack means for the Future of Blockchain Security

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Source Blockchain security is entering the mainstream discussion these days. It’s not surprising since cryptocurrencies are seemingly poised to enter the mainstream quite soon. It appears that even Amazon may start not just accepting cryptocurrencies, but even become a large exchange. Speaking of exchanges, the Japanese exchange Coin-check was recently hacked, and this is two […]

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Lending money to friends / family – things to consider before agreeing to lend your hard-earned cash to someone

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Source On occasions, a friend or relative may ask if you can lend them some money. A loan between family/friends will undoubtedly be a less formal arrangement than one executed via a lending company, but it is still a good idea to consider the following: Only lend what you can afford – if you really can’t

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A Globally Recognized Framework: A Close Look at the Nine Gems Approach to Education 

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Today, schools have started adapting a curriculum that focuses on application and synthesis, apart from repetition. This means that education is now more than just being able to recite definitions from a textbook or explain theories succinctly. Students should be able to apply these lessons through collaborative projects and be able to come with their own ideas and

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It’s Now Possible for South African Expats to Release Their Retirement Funds

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Foreign exchange controls pose a challenge to expats from South Africa, regardless of where they are based. South Africa is one of the few countries in the world that maintains onerous currency exchange controls on its citizens. It restricts foreign investments by South Africans by strictly managing the flow of money out of the country,

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What Does an X-ray Technician Do?

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When we think of potential career paths in healthcare, most of us immediately think of pharmacists, doctors, and nurses, the most visible healthcare roles. However, these roles represent only a tiny sliver of the many and varied healthcare roles that exist out there. Beyond these more visible roles, which require direct contact and interaction with

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