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Strategy’s Michael Saylor has rebuffed fears that a crypto market winter will return, suggesting Bitcoin’s increased adoption and constrained daily supply will see it rally to $1 million.“Winter is not coming back,” Saylor told Bloomberg on Tuesday. “We’re past that phase; if Bitcoin’s not going to zero, it’s going to $1 million.”Billion-dollar asset manager ARK Invest in April raised its “bull case” Bitcoin price target from $1.5 million to $2.4 million by the end of 2030.Once $50M in daily Bitcoin is bought, the price must riseSaylor said that approximately 450 Bitcoin (BTC) are available for sale each day by Bitcoin…

You don’t need to be a hacker or a digital nomad with multiple passports to be concerned about internet privacy. Sometimes, it’s as simple as sending a client invoice from a café, uploading a Shopify update from a coworking space, or watching a YouTube tutorial in an airport lounge before an important call. You still need a VPN, not because of drama, but for essential reasons: your safety, your files, and your business. If you’re freelancing in 2025, you’re not just pursuing income; you’re managing risk. In today’s global, always-on hustle economy, your digital footprint is your top priority. The…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump likes to say he’s bringing in trillions of dollars in investments from foreign countries, but a provision in his tax cuts bill could cause international companies to avoid expanding into the United States. The House-passed version of the legislation would allow the federal government to impose taxes on foreign-parented companies and investors from countries judged as charging “unfair foreign taxes” on U.S. companies. Known as Section 899, the measure could cause companies to avoid investing in the the U.S. out of concern they could face steep taxes. The fate of the measure rests with…

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The Filipino online gig economy is no longer just booming; it has become a full-blown explosion. From seasoned professionals to fresh graduates, an increasing number of Filipinos are skillfully tapping into global freelancing opportunities through digital platforms. And for our nation’s accounting professionals, this wave offers unprecedented reach. However, as this digital tide surges, a significant new current is emerging: prepare for value-added tax (VAT) on your essential online platforms, which will officially take effect in June 2025. To fully grasp the implications of these impending VAT charges, it’s crucial to understand the broader regulatory shift. The groundwork was laid…

Bitcoin just completed a significant test above the $100,000 level for the first time. The cryptocurrency had been backsliding since reaching its all-time high on May 22 , falling 10% to $100,428 by Friday. Buyers stepped in over the weekend, propping it up to $105,000. On Monday bitcoin shot back up to $110,000 on traders’ optimism about U.S.-China trade talks making progress . Bitcoin has now held above the $100,000 for more than 30 days in a row for the first time ever. (It last fell below that level on May 8.) The milestone may be seen as a psychological…

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This makes it difficult to achieve stability and prosperity. Many of these problems are self-inflicted, such as not having a financial plan, miscalculating our hourly rates, and failing to prepare for the future, including retirement. In this event, we’ll explore how VFX freelancers can • create a stable financial environment • calculate an emergency fund • save for retirement • relieve much of the stress of being a freelancer Let’s improve your finances for a brighter future here! You might also be interested in … TD Meetup 16: VFX FutureJoin us at the VFX Future event where we’ll examine the…

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter on the rough-and-tumble commodity futures trading floors in Chicago and New York. As a journalist, he has covered every futures market traded in the U.S., at one time or another. Jim is the proprietor of the “Jim Wyckoff on the Markets” analytical, educational and trading advisory service. Jim also worked as a technical analyst for Dow Jones Newswires and as the senior market analyst with TraderPlanet.com. Jim…

A Luxembourg court last month backed a delivery platform against drivers claiming they should be considered employees and receive the benefits of that status, but also in other sectors freelancers are warning that companies are trying to sidestep labour laws and extra costs. Independent workers made up around 10% of Luxembourg’s workforce in 2023, according to World Bank data, while the Chamber of Commerce estimates that at least 35,000 self-employed professionals were registered at the House of Entrepreneurship in 2024. Sectors where freelance contractors are common include media, design, medicine, finance, consultancy, language teaching, public services, law and IT.Freelancing promises…