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Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw their largest weekly inflows in more than a year, according to an Oct. 30 report from asset management platform CoinShares. Inflows were $326 million for the week ending Oct. 27, dwarfing the $66 million recorded over the previous week. ETPs are investment funds whose notes or shares are designed to track the price of a particular asset. In the case of crypto ETPs, they usually track the price of large market-cap cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin  BTC tickers down $34,227  or Ether  ETH tickers down $1,797 Some investors prefer to get exposure to crypto prices through funds rather than holding these assets themselves, as shares of these funds can be held in a traditional brokerage account. An ETP “inflow” occurs when the fund’s price rises faster than its underlying asset, which causes the fund to buy the asset. This is generally seen as bullish for the underlying asset. By contrast, an “outflow” occurs when the fund has to sell the asset becau

The cryptocurrency rocketed from just over $5,000 each during the start of the pandemic to nearly $68,000 in November 2021, according to FactSet, during an era of massive tech growth. Prices came back down to earth during an aggressive series of rate hikes from the Federal Reserve as it battled inflation, and then the collapse of one of the biggest companies in crypto, FTX. When 2023 began, a single bitcoin could be had for less than $17,000 after losing more than 75% of its value. Investors, however, began returning in large numbers this year as inflation started to cool. And the collapse of prominent tech-focused banks actually led more investors to turn to crypto as they bailed out of positions in Silicon Valley start-ups and other more risky bets. Now, bitcoin is getting another boost on the prospects of creating a much larger pool of investors. Industry advocates say a new way to invest in bitcoin at spot prices, instead of futures, could make it easier for anyone to enter the cry

Money may not buy happiness, but it certainly does make life easier. If you’re looking to boost your earning potential and secure a financially comfortable future, you’re in the right place. In this blog post, we’re going to take a deep dive into the top 25 highest paying jobs in the world as we head into 2023. From doctors and lawyers to tech experts and financial managers, we’ll explore the industries and professions that are offering the most lucrative salaries in the global job market. So sit tight and prepare to be inspired by the incredible earning potential of these high-paying careers! So, if you’re looking for some insight and inspiration, or you’re keeping your options open after school or seeking the idea of changing careers, you’ve come to the right place. 1. Data Scientist Companies have a lot of disparate data that they cannot make sense of. This data can be used to get valuable insights, and data scientists help to do exactly that. Data scientists gather large amounts of

For the average user, taking several basic measures should be sufficient enough secure your computer and its contents. In this post, we’ll outline eight easy steps you might want to consider. While they’re all fairly straightforward to implement, some take a bit more time than others or involve paid options. As such, you might need to weigh up which solutions are necessary in your situation. Let’s jump in! 1. Keep up with system and software security updates While software and security updates can often seem like an annoyance, it really is important to stay on top of them. Aside from adding extra features, they often cover security holes. This means the provider of the operating system (OS) or software has found vulnerabilities which give hackers the opportunity to compromise the program or even your entire computer. Typically if an update is available for your OS, you’ll get a notification. You can often opt to update immediately or set it to run at a later time. While it can be incon

The shift from school to university can often feel daunting and overwhelming, it’s impossible not to feel a rollercoaster of emotions. It’s not only a change in education but a dramatic transformation for your independence away from your parents. Preparing for your new life at university is an exciting time and shouldn’t be spoiled by worrying thoughts. To help you become more prepared for your new life as a student, we’ve put together a list of our very best tips for new and existing students: 1. Only pack the essentials This piece of advice is only for those who decide to move away from home during University. If this doesn’t apply to you, then you can skip to the next one. For those moving out, you may feel enticed to pack everything you own but remember, you only need what's essential. To find out what basics you should be packing, there are plenty of lists available on google to help you smooth the process. You can always wait until the end of your first month to purchase new

As a parent, there is nothing you want more than to make sure your child is happy. Their contentment and wellbeing, after all, is—in some ways—within your power. Many of these things are within your control. But what makes a happy child? Is it giving into their every whim—and granting them more screen time—or is it about patience, secure attachments, and validating their experiences? We spoke with Mary Beth DeWitt, Ph.D., chief of child psychology at Dayton Children's Hospital, to find out what goes into making your child happy. Here's what she had to say. What Makes a Happy Child? While happiness may seem rather basic—one is either happy or not—many things can contribute to your child's happiness. External stimuli, for example, may make your child happy (or, conversely, it could make your child sad). Validation can result in peace and contentment, and friendships can be full of pleasure and joy. But there is no one thing which makes your child happy. There is also no way t

Through a combination of strategic planning, project execution and conservation efforts, EPA has been able to reduce water intensity over the past several years. Top 10 Water Management Techniques Following are the top 10 water best management practices that EPA has implemented to reduce water use at facilities throughout the Agency. 1. Meter/Measure/Manage Metering and measuring facility water use help to analyze saving opportunities. This also assures the equipment is run correctly and maintained properly to help prevent water waste from leaks or malfunctioning mechanical equipment. 2. Optimize Cooling Towers Cooling towers provide air conditioning for laboratories and are large consumers of water. Cooling tower operations can be optimized by carefully controlling the ratio of water discharged (blowdown) to water evaporated. The ratio of evaporation to blowdown is called the cycle of concentration. For maximum water efficiency, cooling towers should be operated at six or more cycles

  If you’ve been single for a while, you might be wondering how you can land a girlfriend—and fast. While there’s no miraculous way to make a girl fall in love with you, there are a few ways you can put yourself out there and set yourself up for success. Keep reading to learn where you can meet potential dates and how you can approach them to ask them out. Dating apps, mutual friends, clubs, and social media are all great ways to meet new people (like future girlfriends, for instance!). If you hit it off with a girl, ask her on a date. Keep building your connection and when you feel ready, ask her to be your girlfriend. If it doesn't work out, don't get discouraged. Instead, get back out there and try again. 1. Ask a friend to set you up Your friends might know a few single people you could talk to. If your friends don’t already know, tell them that you’re single and ready to mingle. They might be able to set you up with a friend, classmate, or coworker who’s also living the si

  Whether it’s the arts and culture, food and wine, holidays, or religion you’re into, there’s a gathering somewhere with your name on it. Here’s a look at our “bucket list” picks for the biggest and best festivals in the world: 1. Best Cultural Festivals 2. Best Holiday Festivals 3. Best Music Festivals 4. Best Religious Festivals 1. BURNING MAN (BLACK ROCK DESERT, NEVADA) According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary there are nearly one million words in the English language. But we’re not sure any of them can adequately explain the inspired madness that goes down in the northwestern Nevada desert every summer. Burning Man started in 1986, when Larry Harvey and his buddy Jerry James assembled a 8-foot-tall makeshift wooden figure and dragged it to San Francisco’s Baker Beach on the Summer Solstice. They lit it on fire, a curious crowd of around 20 people watched it burn, and thus one of the world’s weirdest, wildest parties was born. From those humble beginnings, the Man grew (hitting

Educating yourself is the crucial first step in the fight for the earth’s forests. Once you know how to protect our forests, you can go out and show others how to save trees too! In this article we’ll discuss these 5 ways that you can preserve our forest: 1. Planting Trees 2. Buy Rain Forest Alliance Certified Products 3. Support Conversation Organizations 4. Use Tree-Free Products 5. Enjoy Forests Responsibly Read on to learn more about protecting our forests. 1. Tree Planting Without a doubt, the easiest way to support trees is to go out and plant trees yourself. Whether you plant a single new tree in your backyard or plant trees with a group, your actions will have a significant positive impact on the planet and climate change. 2. Buy Rain Forest Alliance Certified Products Part of learning how to save trees is educating yourself about how products impact the environment. For example, Rain Forest Alliance Certified products support sustainable forest management and allow forest-reli

From the web to wildlife, the economy to nanotechnology, politics to sport, the Observer’s team of experts prophesy how the world will change – for good or bad – in the next quarter of a century 1 Geopolitics: 'Rivals will take greater risks against the US' No balance of power lasts forever. Just a century ago, London was the centre of the world. Britain bestrode the world like a colossus and only those with strong nerves (or weak judgment) dared challenge the Pax Britannica. That, of course, is all history, but the Pax Americana that has taken shape since 1989 is just as vulnerable to historical change. In the 1910s, the rising power and wealth of Germany and America splintered the Pax Britannica; in the 2010s, east Asia will do the same to the Pax Americana. The 21st century will see technological change on an astonishing scale. It may even transform what it means to be human. But in the short term – the next 20 years – the world will still be dominated by the doings of natio

Do you feel like you never have enough time to get everything done? Does it seem like your work duties often interfere with your personal responsibilities? Or are your personal life issues impacting the quality of your work? If any of these issues sound all too familiar, your work-life balance may tip in one direction or the other. The best way to deal with this type of imbalance is to better understand what a healthy work-life balance is, how it can bring value to your life and what steps you can take to improve your own work-life balance. This article helps to answer these questions. What is work-life balance? In a perfect world, maintaining a work-life balance lets you prioritize both work and life responsibilities equally. Since we don’t live in an ideal world, creating a flawless balance between your work and personal duties can be challenging. This doesn’t mean that you can’t strive to create a healthy balance between your work and life responsibilities, though. Instead, it means

Mobile Phone is often also called “cellular phone”. It is a device mainly used for a voice call. Presently technological advancements have made our life easy. Today, with the help of a mobile phone we can easily talk or video chat with anyone across the globe by just moving our fingers. Today mobile phones are available in various shapes and sizes, having different technical specifications and are used for a number of purposes like – voice calling, video chatting, text messaging or SMS, multimedia messaging, internet browsing, email, video games, and photography. Hence it is called a ‘Smart Phone’. Like every device, the mobile phone also has its pros and cons which we shall discuss now. Advantages of Mobile Phone 1. Keeps us connected Now we can be connected to our friends, relatives at any time we want through many apps. Now we can talk video chat with whoever we want, by just operating your mobile phone or smartphone. Apart from this mobile also keeps us updated about the whole worl

In today’s world, true peace must come from within us and our own actions. Here are 30 small things you can do on a regular basis to increase your overall sense of harmony, peace, and well-being: 1. Don’t go to every fight you’re invited to Particularly when you’re around those who thrive on chaos, be willing to decline the invitation to join in on the drama. 2. Focus on your breath Throughout the day, stop to take a few deep breaths. Keep stress at bay with techniques such as “square breathing.” Breathe in for four counts, hold for four counts, then out for four counts, and hold again for four counts. Repeat this cycle four times. 3. Get organized and purge old items A cluttered space often creates a cluttered spirit. Take the time to get rid of anything you haven’t used in a year and invest in organizational systems that help you sustain a level of neatness. 4. Stop yourself from being judgmental Whenever you are tempted to have an opinion about someone else’s life, check your intent

We need to cultivate a positive mindset, develop good habits, and fill our life with meaning. Still, there's probably no better skill to practice than learning how to enjoy life to the fullest, right? Here are somethings you can do to enjoy life more. 1. Practice Gratitude It's impossible to feel both grateful and unhappy at the same time. It's that simple. Try it and you'll see what I mean. No wonder many scientific studies have found that being grateful can improve self-esteem, reduce negative emotions like envy, and reduce the risk of major depression. Grateful people also tend to take better care of their health, exercise more, sleep better, and have lower levels of stress hormones. So, if you want to learn how to enjoy life, start practicing gratitude. For example, you could start a gratitude journal or simply begin each day by writing down three things you're thankful for, such as, “Today, I am grateful for this nice cup of coffee in my hands, the book I’m rea

A marketing strategy is a long-term plan for achieving a company's goals by understanding the needs of customers and creating a distinct and sustainable competitive advantage. It encompasses everything from determining who your customers are to deciding what channels you use to reach those customers. With a marketing strategy, you can define how your company positions itself in the marketplace, the types of products you produce, the strategic partners you make, and the type of advertising and promotion you undertake.  Having a marketing plan is essential to the success of any business. Read on to learn how to create a successful marketing strategy for your company. What is marketing? Marketing is about connecting your company with potential customers and connecting those customers with your products. It involves understanding customer needs, translating those needs into products and services, packing and pricing those products and services, and then convincing customers that they n

Done right, a goal-driven social strategy means positive results for your business. Countless brands have been built from the ground up via Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Wrangling your social media strategy can be daunting with so many moving pieces. This is especially true if you’re totally new to the space. We get it. That’s why we put together this post breaking down the basics of social media for business. Follow these 5 social media tips for business There’s no shortage of social media tips out there to help you fine-tune your strategy. Some best practices related to social media for business are relative. Below are five universal tips that are fair game for companies of all shapes and sizes. 1. Build a human, people-first social presence This might seem like a no-brainer. That said, busy businesses tend to get stuck in a “copy-and-paste” approach to social. Comments and social captions should feel like they were written by a real person, not a robot. Injecting personality into

Social media has revolutionized our communication. People communicate on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram today. Social media has altered our communication. Nowadays, people communicate on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. These platforms allow users to build connections by sharing content, commenting on posts, and voting on polls. This allows people to engage in a variety of discussions and share opinions. Some popular social media platforms are Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Social media is time-consuming. It can take time to keep up with the demands of posting regular updates and maintaining a positive relationship with all of your followers. This can lead to low levels of engagement on your posts and decreased traffic to your website. Social media requires marketing skills. If your postings are bothersome or offensive, you may lose customers who leave social media altogether in favor of more civil options. Failure to heed these warnings could lead to drastic consequences