Three focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money, Business/Entrepreneurship and Technology. One of the questions for those who haven’t invested in cryptocurrency is how to use it in terms of spending. The following contributed post is entitled, How To Use Your Crypto Currency: 5 Ways To Spend And Invest.
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Cryptocurrencies are all the rage right now. Like most people, you’ve probably invested in a few different types of cryptocurrency. But what do you do with them? This blog post will discuss five ways to use your cryptos. From spending them at retailers to investing in new startups, there are plenty of options for you to explore! Let’s get started.
A few options are available if you’re looking to use your cryptocurrency for everyday purchases. Some businesses have begun accepting Bitcoin and other digital currencies as payment, so spending your crypto is as easy as buying something with a credit card. Of course, not everyone is on board with this yet, but the number of businesses accepting crypto is growing daily.
You can also use your digital currency to buy gift cards for popular retailers like Amazon and Starbucks. Again, this is a great way to shop without converting your crypto into fiat currency (i.e. government-issued currency like dollars or euros).
Use It To Invest In Other Assets
If you want to do more than hold on to your cryptocurrency, you can also use it to invest in other assets. This could include investing in stocks, bonds, real estate, or digital currencies. Doing this can help you diversify your portfolio and potentially increase your returns. But, of course, you’ll need to be careful and ensure you’re doing your research before investing in anything.
Use It To Pay Taxes
Cryptocurrency isn’t just for speculating and investing; you can also use it to pay your taxes! In some countries, like the United States, you can pay your taxes with Bitcoin. All you need to do is find a service that allows you to pay your taxes with crypto and then send the funds to the IRS. Of course, check with your accountant or tax advisor to see if this is an option for you.
Use It To Donate To Charity
There are a few different ways you can use your virtual wallet app to donate to charities. The first way is to find a charity that accepts cryptocurrency donations. Then you can use your virtual wallet app to send them the funds. So be sure to get OWNR for a virtual wallet app and use it to put your cryptocurrency to good use.
Use It To Invest In Your Home
With the recent volatility in the crypto markets, many investors are looking for ways to use their cryptocurrency without having to cash out and convert it to fiat currency. One option is to use your cryptocurrency to invest in your home. There are a few ways you can do this:
-Use it to pay down your mortgage: If you have a mortgage, you can use your cryptocurrency to make extra payments and pay down your loan faster.
-Use it for home repairs or improvements: You can also use your cryptocurrency to pay for home repairs or improvements.
There are many ways to use your cryptocurrency; these are just a few of the most popular. Whether you want to spend, invest, or hold onto it, there is a way to do so. Do some research and find the method that works best for you. Then, with a little bit of effort, you can be sure to make the most out of your cryptocurrency.
A key focus of my blog is Money/Financial Literacy. Talk of Cryptocurrency has risen like a tidal wave. If you’re financially savvy, it may be something you want to pay attention to in 2021. The following contributed post is entitled, Should You Pay Any Attention To Cryptocurrency.
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Cryptocurrency has been on the market for many years now, and has proven to be one of the most profitable investment opportunities. Many people choose to invest in cryptocurrency because it easily beats the profits from conventional stocks and commodities. If you’re wondering whether you should be looking at cryptocurrency in 2021, the answer is a resounding yes. This will likely be your most profitable option; the market has over 500 types of cryptocurrency, though, so it can make it difficult for newbies to make up their minds.
Bitcoin – Not Your Only Option Bitcoin has been among the more widely discussed choices. However, that doesn’t mean it’s the only good one to make! Other options include Litecoin, BAT, and Ethereum. Many new investors are even looking into Masternodes as a viable option – Masternode coins are cryptocurrencies that implement masternodes into their protocol. Learn more about cryptocurrency and what you should be thinking about this year below:
Bitcoin to Close 2021 Above $30,000 Many experts believe that Bitcoin will close 2021 above $30,000. This might look like a somewhat conservative number in the eyes of many cryptocurrency enthusiasts, but if we look at the runup that occurred at the end of 2020, it makes sense. Prices don’t go up forever. Recent price trends support this prediction. Bitcoin isn’t the only cryptocurrency with theories surrounding it – many believe that Stablecoins is set to lead the way. While many experts still focus their efforts on Bitcoin prices and trading volume, it’s worth noting that Stablecoins are a leading entrypoint for wider adoption.
CBDCs Launching Soon – Which Nation Will Be The First? The rise of CBDCs has been no secret, and it is set to launch soon. The exact timing of the launch is yet to be revealed, but efforts are underway across the planet – which nation will deploy this cryptocurrency first? It’s a mystery. There’s a lot we don’t know, but we do know that these concerns around privacy and security hint at exciting times ahead.
Blockchain To Expand Beyond Financial Services You may have also heard that Blockchain is going to expand far beyond financial services. Some people are surprised by this information, but Blockchain is moving into the mainstream in 2021. Healthcare, transportation, and logistics are just a few of the areas that may benefit from wider blockchain adoption and implementation, thanks to the unparalleled security features and fraud-proof process.
An Exciting Future For Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Ahead No-one can predict the future to the letter, and attempting to do so is a little risky. However, we can look at past cryptocurrency trends and get a fairly good idea of what is waiting for us. We can safely predict, however, that 2021 will continue the breakout trends for crypto assets and blockchain technology. You should absolutely pay attention to cryptocurrency in 2021 if you haven’t been thus far. This year is set to be exciting and dynamic, and the future is certainly looking bright for continued growth of cryptocurrency and Blockchain.
Three key focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money, Business/Entrepreneurship and Technology. Blockchain Technology is a technology that will impact numerous sectors is an area that’s worth keeping an eye for those the financial and technology sectors. In the first Blockchain Technology piece on my blog, I gave a comprehensive overview of the technology. The following guest post comes courtesy of Techwarn. It discusses plans to implement and grow the technology on the island of Taiwan and is entitled, Taiwan is Becoming a Blockchain Island, and Jason Hsu is behind it.
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The world’s digital infrastructure, internet usage, and connectivity are changing rapidly. This is all thanks to the emergence of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Blockchain. Blockchain — the technology behind cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, etc. — in particular, is a very powerful idea. Just like the internet did in the 1990s, Blockchain has the potential to revolutionize our lives.
Although it was originally developed for financial transactions, blockchain technology can be used to record just about any type of data or transaction. This revolutionary technology allows the distribution of digital information without copying thereby creating a new kind of internet that seems incorruptible. The use cases of blockchain extend beyond cryptocurrencies, and many countries are still on the fence on whether to advance its adoption, with the exception of Taiwan.
Serious About Innovation
The east Asian island nation-state of Taiwan is serious about innovation in the fintech. The country is pumping millions of dollars into advancing the adoption of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Jason Hsu, a congressman in the Taiwanese parliament is working tirelessly to integrate blockchain on a national level and steer the state towards the use of blockchain technology for more than just cryptocurrencies. His goal is to help Taiwan become a blockchain island.
In an interview with Jason Hsu, ExpressVPN asked the popular Taiwanese parliamentarian how exactly he plans to transform the small island nation-state into a crypto and blockchain hub. According to Jason Hsu, the law is a major impediment to innovation in the country. The congressman wants to use his legislative powers to help create an environment that nurtures and cultivates blockchain and financial technology and attract more start-ups to the island.
Who’s Jason Hsu?
Jason Hsu is a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur who wants to turn Taiwan into a haven for people working on different applications for blockchain technology. Hsu moved back to the island in 2009 and started working with the government as the advisor to the prime minister on matters innovation and technology. He joined politics in 2016 after being nominated to the Taiwanese parliament as a legislator-at-large. In his role as a congressman, Jason Hsu focuses on technology broadly and does not represent any singular district.
Since he became a congressman, Jason Hsu has worked on legislation relating to autonomous vehicles, cybersecurity, and the digital economy. Currently, the man christened “the Crypto Congressman” by Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin is on a mission to transform Taiwan into a blockchain island and cryptocurrency hub. Jason Hsu is working tirelessly to deal with any issues between public policy approach and technology. The ‘Crypto Congressman’ hopes to remove legal barriers to technology innovation in the island.
How Has Jason Hsu Changed Taiwan?
The blockchain landscape in the world remains highly uncertain. Countries such as Singapore and Switzerland have taken a proactive approach and have cultivated favorable environments for the advancement of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. These nations are the pioneers of the current digital currency regulatory frameworks in favor of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Taiwan wants to join the ranks of Singapore and Switzerland and become a blockchain island. Jason Hsu is leading transformation efforts.
As neighbors China and South Korea issue blanket ban on ICOs and ICO activity, Taiwan is moving in a different direction. Lawmakers in the island are passing legislation intended to encourage cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation in the island. Congressman Jason Hsu has played a pivotal role in the drafting and passing of legislation designed to advance blockchain and financial technology in the country. For instance, the legislator helped draft and pass Taiwan’s Regulatory Sandbox Bill.
The Financial Technology Experimentation and Innovation Act
Taiwan’s Financial Technology Experimentation and Innovation Act, popularly known as the Regulatory Sandbox Bill, is historical regulatory legislation designed to overhaul the island’s fintech and usher in a new era for the sector. The Regulatory Sandbox Bill allowed selected start-ups to launch new products and services with some immunity from existing regulation for up to one year. The bill was passed on 29th December 2017 and was a response to the decision by the Chinese government to block ICOs.
In September 2017, two months before the Financial Technology Experimentation and Innovation Act was signed into law, Chinese authorities banned Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) by cryptocurrency websites in mainland China. Congressman Jason Hsu came up with the idea to draft the Regulatory Sandbox Bill to ‘capitalize on this chance to introduce friendly legislation that nurtures and cultivates blockchain technology and attract more start-ups to Taiwan.’ This move earned Jason Hsu the nickname ‘Crypto Congressman.’
According to Congressman Jason Hsu, the goal of the Taiwan authorities is to create a fair regulatory environment that encourages innovation and protects the rights of the consumer. The ‘crypto congressman’ believes that Taiwan’s large pool of talent can pilot and pioneer projects that can build actual applications for the blockchain and transform Taiwan into a blockchain island. Compared to Silicon Valley, Hsu notes that the island nation has a supply of cheaper engineers who are just as good — if not better — than their counterparts in Silicon Valley.
What About Taiwan That Makes It Ripe for Blockchain and Technology Development?
In addition to his contribution in the drafting and passing of the Regulatory Sandbox Bill, the congressman has drafted numerous policy recommendations to make Taiwan more friendly to blockchain and cryptocurrency start-ups. The ‘Crypto Congressman’ has helped create a bipartisan alliance designed to help support the blockchain industry. The parliamentary coalition is currently working on implementing a number of crypto and blockchain legislation in his quest to transform the tiny nation-state into a blockchain island.
So far, Congressman Jason Hsu says he has introduced 25 projects across different government departments to address the implementation of blockchain technology in areas such as drug testing and supply chain management. Authorities in Taiwan understand that blockchain has great economic potential and are doing their best to advance the adoption of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. The positivity of Taiwanese authorities towards innovation in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology indicates that the island is ripe for blockchain and fintech development.
