Michael is a prolific author specialising in books and articles about precious metals, gems and jewelry.

Michael operated as an exchange provider in the digital gold industry for a number of years before retiring from the business several years ago. He has written several books on a range of topics including fraud and the development of the digital gold and currency market. Michael has also written literally hundreds of articles on precious metals such as gold and silver as well as numerous articles on diamonds and other gemstones.

Michael provides a number of websites with vital information on Gemstones and precious metals.

Michael was instrumental in the development of a set of professional standards of operation within the digital and gold market on the internet. He was one of the prime founders of an association of exchange providers and also a past Vice President of the Global Digital Currency Association Inc. Michael continues to regularly contribute articles to a number of web sites on precious metals, diamonds and other gemstones.

Michael also runs a philosophical association and produces a quarterly philosophical journal