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(Bloomberg) — China’s ambitious campaign to revive its flagging stock market has made the yuan an unintended casualty, with record dividend payouts leading to outflows. Most Read from Bloomberg Interim dividends paid by Hong Kong-listed Chinese firms are set to reach $12.9 billion between January and March, a record level for the first quarter, according to Bloomberg-compiled data. That comes as fourth quarter levels have already topped $16.2 billion, the most ever for the period and up 47% compared with a year ago. The dividend bonanza is adding pressure on the Chinese yuan already weighed by a resurgent dollar and…

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4 Habits That All High-Earning Freelancers Commit Togetty If you’re looking to cash in on a skill you love, freelancing might just be the move. After all, who wouldn’t want to make money doing something they’re passionate about? With 64 million people freelancing in the U.S. alone, you’re in good company. So, what’s the difference between the freelancers who thrive and those who struggle? Spoiler: it’s all about the habits. Successful freelancers don’t just wing it; they follow specific practices that keep the clients coming. Here are four habits that high-earning freelancers swear by. Audit Your Digital Footprint Regularly Ever…

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Bitcoin’s price in 2025 could rise up to four times or, at worst, increase by 58%, depending on Donald Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan and Federal Reserve policies, says crypto mining firm Blockware Solutions.The 2025 “bear case” for Bitcoin BTCUSD could push its price up around 58%, reaching $150,000 from its current price of $94,981, Blockware said in a Dec. 28 market forecast report viewed by Cointelegraph.Bitcoin’s price action could play out in different ways in 2025Blockware said that the $150,000 bear case target is a possibility if Donald Trump “does not follow through” on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve —…

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Premium statistics Industry-specific and extensively researched technical data (partially from exclusive partnerships). A paid subscription is required for full access.A 2023 survey found that around 59 million workers in the U.S. are classified as independent workers – equating to 36 percent of the U.S. workforce. Comparatively, around 100 million workers are classified as permanent workers. Read more Freelance workforce distribution in the United States as of 2023 (in millions) CharacteristicNumber of workers in millions———-You need a Statista Account for unlimited accessImmediate access to 1m+ statisticsIncl. source referencesDownload as PNG, PDF, XLS, PPTAlready have an account? SourceIn cooperation withMcKinsey & CompanyMore…

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A popular crypto analyst says one technical signal suggests that top meme token Dogecoin (DOGE) could be primed for a bounce. Ali Martinez tells his 104,600 followers on the social media platform X that the Tom DeMark (TD) Sequential Indicator presented a bullish signal for DOGE. “The TD Sequential presents a buy signal on the Dogecoin DOGE four-hour chart, anticipating a price rebound!” Source: Ali Martinez/X Traders use the TD Sequential Indicator to predict potential trend reversals for tokens based on the closing prices of their 13 previous bars or candles. Martinez also notes that Dogecoin whales bought more than…

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Fiverr launched Dynamic Matching, an AI tool that improves freelancer hiring by refining project descriptions and ensuring quality matches.Quiver AI SummaryFiverr International Ltd. has announced the launch of Dynamic Matching, an AI-assisted tool designed to enhance how businesses find and hire freelancers. This tool helps users create and refine project descriptions, matching them with freelancers who possess the necessary skills. Fiverr emphasizes the importance of the search and matching process on its platform, with a commitment to using AI and expert reviews to improve the user experience. Dynamic Matching allows businesses to receive personalized proposals from qualified freelancers within about…

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From pocket AI assistants to humanoid robots, this year’s hardware innovations showcase the growing convergence of artificial intelligence, crypto, and consumer tech.Despite concerns that the AI boom could lead to more toxic waste materials by 2030, more and more products are being introduced. The hardware landscape has transformed dramatically, with companies large and small rushing to bring AI out of the cloud and into consumers’ hands.Meanwhile, crypto hardware continues to cater to its users, with manufacturers learning hard lessons about pricing and practicality.This year’s standout products paint a picture of an industry in transition, where success hinges not just on…

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Keep reading to learn how to best prepare for the state’s new laws for freelancers and their clients in 2025 and how this law SB 988 could impact you and your business. Talking to freelance clients about a contract It might feel unusual asking clients to sign a contract, especially if you’ve worked with them for a while. But starting Jan. 1, California law will require freelancers and clients to establish some sort of contract that clearly establishes what work is being done and when it will be compensated. Contracts won’t be required in every situation: only if you’re offering…

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