Today, mapping your career path is not as straightforward as going to college and then finding a job at a big company. Startups and corporations are both viable career options, but there are some key differences that you should consider before making your decision.
Predictable, consistent and orderly are not adjectives one would typically use to describe Tesla CEO Elon Musk. However, self-assured, impulsive and, often, preteen-ish wouldn’t be too far off. Musk uses Twitter as his personal battleground and oyster. It’s where he dumps his deepest and darkest stock-market-triggering thoughts.
In November this year, Hybe, the South Korean agency behind the world-famous boy band BTS, announced its plans to enter the Non-Fungible Token (NFT) business. The agency plans to buy a 2.5% stake in blockchain-based startup Dunamu, and release BTS NFTs in a joint venture with the startup’s crypto exchange, Upbit. These NFTs will feature moving images and voices of the artists.
Bitcoin has become infamous for the tremendous amount of energy required to mine it. Bitcoin mining consumes 91 terawatts of electricity annually—more than what the entire country of Finland uses in a year. The process of Bitcoin mining also generates a large amount of heat that has been conventionally released into the atmosphere.
Cryptocurrencies are known to be very volatile. There are days when you can easily double or triple your investment, but there are also days when you lose everything in a second. Since the crypto market is still unregulated, it’s a cinch for traders to rig prices and influence the market in their favor.
021 has been a great year for cryptocurrencies. In fact, the crypto market is expected to grow from US$1.6 billion to US$2.2 billion by 2026. The tremendous growth potential of crypto has inspired many to dive into the business. The typical way to go about getting into the crypto business would be to buy some of it.
As of November 2021, the cryptocurrency market is worth more than US$3 trillion, and the non-fungible token (NFT) market is worth more than US$7 billion. As cryptocurrency and NFTs continue to gain prominence, it has become crucial to understand various aspects of the two to make the most out of their surging prices and popularity.
The 2021 Chainalysis’s Global Crypto Adoption Index placed India second on a list of 20 countries in terms of cryptocurrency adoption and usage by individuals between July 2020 and July 2021. These statistics indicate the enthusiasm of Indians towards cryptocurrency.
NFTs are everywhere this year, and their popularity is exploding. From celebrities like Lil Nas X to Azealia Banks, everyone has been taking the plunge into NFTs. Thus, it comes as no surprise that the gaming industry would join in on the NFT trend as well.
As social media evolves, it’s not that hard to imagine that people can make a pretty penny from working as influencers online. The global value of influencer marketing has been estimated to be US$9.7 billion in 2021. Today, this field is not limited to “real” people (yes, you read that right!). Over the past few years, virtual influencers have been making waves on social media as well.
If you’ve been following K-dramas, Itaewon Class must be on your watchlist. While the show offers a dose of drama, compassion and perseverance, it is also peppered with noteworthy business advice to help you succeed.
When it comes to the circulation of fake news, social media platforms are the clear winner. We have all been there. In the quest for reliable information, many of us have fallen into the trap of misinformation or fake news.
For startups, it is futile to resist the urge to participate in an accelerator. After all, being accepted into an accelerator promises quick growth, significant investment and wisdom beyond one’s years. A study that compared two groups—one formed of companies that didn’t participate in any accelerator programs and another of those that did—found that the latter reached “key milestones”, including raising venture capital and gaining customer traction, faster than the former.
Nobody really likes to pay taxes, right? But of course, most of us understand our civic duties and dread tax authorities knocking at our door, and so we do the right thing. But not everyone is as noble; some choose to work their way around taxes by whatever means necessary. Here’s a list of some creative tax evasion stories for your entertainment.
The shift from a standard 9-5—to either entirely working from home or to a hybrid work environment—has brought about a unique set of challenges. One of these challenges is keeping your team morale up and ensuring that everyone is on the same page.
What do Jay Z, Logan Paul and the financial services company Visa have in common? (besides the fact that all three have a lot of money, of course!) All three own some Cryptopunks. Cryptopunks are rapidly becoming extremely popular in the non-fungible token (NFT) space.
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