NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- TheStreet.com,
a leading financial news and information provider (a business unit
of TheStreet, Inc., NASDAQ: TST), today announced a partnership
with the largest financial education website in the world,
Investopedia (a wholly owned subsidiary of IAC) to educate
investors on cryptocurrencies.
Through this partnership, TheStreet's audience will be directed
to learn more about Investopedia Academy's interactive course,
"Cryptocurrencies for Beginners" which provides the skill set
required to understand and navigate the booming crypto market.
Course instruction includes the history of cryptocurrency, the
fundamentals of blockchain and mining, and critical information
necessary to buy, sell and exchange Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple and
other cryptocurrencies.
"Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology generate as much
confusion as hype," said David
Callaway, CEO of TheStreet, Inc. "Investopedia Academy is a
trusted partner who can educate our audience on the basics of this
market and help them make better decisions around trading. This is
the first step in a strategic partnership between TheStreet and
Investopedia; we are looking forward to future projects
together."
Investopedia's CEO, David Siegel,
added, "We are pleased to partner with TheStreet.com on this
exciting initiative given the complementary nature of our users,
and take a step towards filling the gap in crypto investing
education. The partnership provides incredible value for both
audiences."
Users of TheStreet will find information about and links to the
Investopedia Academy course across the site's coverage of
cryptocurrencies and related topics, particularity its regular
column, Bitcoin Today, and upcoming webinars.
About TheStreet, Inc.
TheStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ: TST,
www.t.st) is a leading financial news and information provider to
investors and institutions worldwide. The Company's flagship brand,
TheStreet (www.thestreet.com), has produced unbiased business news
and market analysis for individual investors for more than 20
years. The Company's portfolio of institutional brands includes The
Deal (www.thedeal.com), which provides actionable, intraday
coverage of mergers, acquisitions and all other changes in
corporate control; BoardEx (www.boardex.com), a relationship
mapping service of corporate directors and officers; and RateWatch
(www.rate-watch.com), which supplies rate and fee data from banks
and credit unions across the U.S.
About Investopedia
Investopedia is the go-to
destination investors use to make smarter financial decisions.
Powered by a team of data scientists and financial experts
Investopedia offers timely, trusted and actionable financial
information for its over 30 million monthly visitors, from early
investors to financial advisors to high net worth individuals.
Investopedia is wholly owned by IAC and operated by IAC Publishing,
a collection of some of the web's largest and most trusted digital
media brands. For the latest in financial news and insights, visit
http://www.investopedia.com.
Contact: Terri Smith,
212-321-5572, terri.smith@thestreet.com
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