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.
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.
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.
The relationship between co-founders can make or break a business. On the one hand, taking the co-founder route can improve the chances of your startup’s success. On the other hand, it can also lead to disagreements and conflicts.
In August 2021, the artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI announced Codex, an AI that generates code from natural language. With Codex, programmers can now make natural language interfaces for existing applications. Codex is proficient in a wide variety of coding languages, including Python, JavaScript, Go, Perl, PHP, Ruby, Swift and TypeScript.
On November 10, 2021, the U.S. passed a US$1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. The bill, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will ramp up government spending on public infrastructure like roads, bridges as well as water and broadband. The law was passed with a bipartisan vote of 69 to 30.
This has been the year of the non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. Memes, games, art and many more items raked in thousands of dollars in the form of NFTs. It was only a matter of time before celebrities caught on and boarded this money-making bandwagon. Their token of choice? Themselves.
As our reliance on the internet continues to grow, brands will need to become more readily available over various media platforms to provide customer service. This will not only help the brand create a smoother shopping experience but will also help prospective customers know that the brand keeps up with the changing trends.
When it comes to raising funds for the business, bootstrapping, venture capitalists and angel investors are the standard choices in every entrepreneur’s mind. However, with each investment option, there is a fear of losing control due to outside influence.
Indonesia has a plethora of thriving industries. Every week, a slew of new local and even international businesses spring up all across the country. There are constantly new job openings for applications.
2021 has been a significant year for the crypto sector, especially as it pushes itself into the mainstream. As of yet, the legal status of cryptocurrency differs from country to country. In some parts of the world, its status is legally defined, such as in Ukraine, Canada and Indonesia; while in other parts, regulations and crackdowns are tightening, such as in China and Singapore.
On November 3, 2021, the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum (CVCF) came to a close. The two-day event was hosted in a hybrid style of digital and offline participation. The conference covered numerous prominent emerging investment subjects, including the new space economy, non-fungible tokens (NFT), environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) and others.
There is nothing more important than mental health. Some people tend to forget about this when they are working, believing that productivity and efficiency trump emotional wellbeing. But if you work yourself to the bone, mental health problems tend to arise.
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