Author: Marlena Bontas

Marlena is a freelance writer and technology enthusiast with an interest in business, health and cryptocurrencies. She has written for Thrive Global, Life Hack and other publications. You can say 'hi' to her on Twitter at @MarlenaEeva.
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News, Politics

3 Countries that Have Banned Cryptocurrencies

You wouldn’t think that cryptocurrencies can be banned, would you? There are more benefits to investing in cryptocurrencies than drawbacks. Plus, in some countries like the USA, you can even buy goods and services with Bitcoin. So why are there some countries out there that decided to ban digital money and make it hard for crypto enthusiasts to mine cryptocurrencies? The main reasons some countries … Continue reading 3 Countries that Have Banned Cryptocurrencies

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Technology

4 Most Expensive NFTs You Can Buy

You may be wondering what’s so good about buying NFTs. Why are people paying thousands and even millions of dollars for them? Fair question. Why would anyone part with their hard-earned income for a Bored Ape picture you could watch on a computer screen? What are NFTs? If you’re new to NFTs, know that NFTs are in reality pieces of code that can be found … Continue reading 4 Most Expensive NFTs You Can Buy

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How To Win a Job Interview When You Have No Experience

Have you ever wondered how to win a job interview if you have little or no experience at all for the role? I am sure many of you have fantasized about that and even more have ignored job ads for positions that were ‘out of your league’. However, there are people out there who walked into an office, conducted an interview for a job they … Continue reading How To Win a Job Interview When You Have No Experience

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5 Cryptocurrency Scams To Watch Out For

Have you ever been contacted by a business on your e-mail or phone that promised you this interesting job opportunity in the cryptocurrency field? And did it sound too good to be true? Great salary, remote-work opportunities? It was most likely a scam. Cryptocurrency scams are quite common nowadays. Unfortunately, the crypto sphere attracts many ill-intended individuals willing to make a quick buck out of … Continue reading 5 Cryptocurrency Scams To Watch Out For

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4 Steps to Buying Virtual Land in the Metaverse

Buying virtual land in the metaverse is a unique experience. It’s not like buying an apartment or a space in the physical world. Your own piece of virtual land is a unique space for you that you can own on the blockchain platform forever. Virtual land is also very useful. You can rent your parcel to other companies to advertise on it, to artists to … Continue reading 4 Steps to Buying Virtual Land in the Metaverse

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Technology, Trends

The Ingenuity of The Metaverse Real Estate Market

The Metaverse housing market is nothing fancy (although it sounds that way). Virtual houses or parcels are just pixels on a computer screen. However, that doesn’t discourage virtual real-estate investors from parting with a portion of their income to secure virtual land. Why? Virtual reale state can be used to create online billboards, casinos, advertising or for online gaming. You may ask what’s so good … Continue reading The Ingenuity of The Metaverse Real Estate Market

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5 Reasons to Start an Investment Portfolio

Believe it or not, a big portion of the world’s population has never heard of financial investment. These people may struggle financially and refuse to make money work for them. Living paycheck to paycheck is a struggle, indeed but it doesn’t have to be this way. If you have a job, no matter your salary, consider taking a portion of your paycheck and investing it … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Start an Investment Portfolio

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The Dark Side of Investing In Cryptocurrencies

Crypto coins or cryptocurrencies are digital money you can earn, spend and invest in. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin or Shiba Inu have gotten quite popular in the last couple of years. News about young crypto investors becoming overnight millionaires has made the headlines of the big wide web. Cryptocurrencies are digital assets that can bring you a lot of profit and you don’t have to be … Continue reading The Dark Side of Investing In Cryptocurrencies

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Technology

Best NFT Art to Invest in

NFT art has been getting more popular lately, especially among young investors. The NFT piece called “Everydays: The First 5000 Days” by Beeple sold for more than $69 million in March 2021. This event has launched the NFT art craze and put NFT investment on the map of young investors. If you’re interested in NFT art but don’t know which artist out there has more … Continue reading Best NFT Art to Invest in

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How to make and sell NFTs?

Have you been looking for a guide on how to make and sell NFTs? If so, you’re in the right place. If you’re into the culture of NFTs I assume you already know what they are. However, the word “NFTs” is unknown to most people. Briefly, NFTs are non-fungible tokens. Meaning they are unique images, pieces of audio or visual art that can’t be exchanged … Continue reading How to make and sell NFTs?

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