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The Cryptocurrency debate: Is legitimacy necessary?

Cryptocurrency, or “decentralized electronic currency,” is gaining popularity around the world these days. Last January, Nepal’s neighbor India published a “National Strategy on Blockchain” to regulate the technology. However, such currencies and transactions are absolutely prohibited in Nepal.

On the Internet recently, there has been a lot of discussion and information concerning cryptocurrencies. However, in Nepal, a correct understanding of this has yet to be created. Many people have heard of Bitcoin and have a basic knowledge of it. People, on the other hand, seemed to comprehend that ‘cryptocurrency’ means ‘bitcoin,’ and that ‘bitcoin,’ in turn, means ‘cryptocurrency.’ Not only the general people, but also the Nepal Rastra Bank, appears to believe this.

On the 13th of August 2017, the NRB issued a statement claiming that ‘Bitcoin transactions are unlawful in Nepal.’ This, however, has no bearing on other cryptocurrency coins.

Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin

According to CoinMarketCap, there are already over 10,000 cryptocurrencies in circulation around the world. Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, is the most valued and widely used. A Japanese programmer invented Bitcoin in 2009.

Thousands of cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, are now available around the world. Ethereum, Polkadot, Ripple, and Dogecoin are examples of cryptocurrencies. In Nepal, however, the belief that Bitcoin is the only cryptocurrency is widespread.

Is it due to a lack of awareness or carelessness?

All economic transactions in Nepal are regulated by the Nepal Rastra Bank. The bank’s policy capacity is called into doubt by its statement on Bitcoin, which is also the guardian of banks, financial institutions, and digital service providers in the country.

Foreign exchange transactions can only be carried out with a license from the Rastra Bank, according to Nepalese legislation. Money must be remitted abroad to trade and invest in bitcoin. The NRB’s declaration on Bitcoin, which came after it was proclaimed that moving money overseas without permission is prohibited, appears to have caused even greater confusion among the people. Is it allowed to invest in other coins? This is an intriguing question that occurs.

Investing possibilities

The worldwide media has recently reported on persons who have made millions of dollars by investing in cryptocurrency.

Two weeks ago, it was reported that a high-ranking Gold Sachs employee had resigned after earning tens of millions of dollars using DogeCoin. Similarly, word circulated quickly that a 25-year-old American had become a millionaire at such a young age by investing in Bitcoin. While its investment and business are growing in Europe and the United States, as well as in India, it is outlawed in Nepal.

At first look, Bitcoin does not appear to be a viable investment option in Nepal, where it is prohibited to transmit money overseas without the approval of the central bank. However, based on posts and statuses on social media and in groups, it appears that a significant quantity of money is being traded surreptitiously from Nepal.

Nepalis are investing in several ways, such as through the creation of websites, peer-to-peer transactions, or through friends and relatives residing abroad. People that invest in cryptocurrencies join groups on social media sites such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Viber to trade it. Transactions, on the other hand, are not readily apparent because it is against the law.

Limitation of the declaration of illegality to paper

Many business operations that have been declared illegal by Nepalese law have not been stopped by the government. It doesn’t matter if it’s betting, Hundi, or e-commerce.

The indifference of stakeholders, despite the fact that the government’s policies and judgments are limited to paper, and the knowledge that comes out in pieces about these transactions that are done invisibly, is astounding.

Khalti, a digital service provider, alerted the Rastra Bank in April, requesting an investigation into the transaction statements of roughly a thousand users on suspicion of betting. However, the NRB has yet to take any action or make any statements in this regard.

Similarly, despite the fact that the Hundi business of transporting money from Nepal to foreign countries is unlawful, it appears that no action has been taken. Similarly, the Nepal Rastra Bank and the government appear to be on the same page when it comes to Bitcoin.

Is it important to have legitimacy?

This can be viewed from two angles. The world’s most powerful economies have endorsed cryptocurrencies, proclaiming it to be the currency of the future. Cryptocurrencies are being used to pay for restaurant bills, Netflix subscriptions, Tesla cars, and even sports tickets in some regions.

Its instantaneous legitimacy is unthinkable in Nepal, where moving money overseas is a crime. However, if Nepalese policymakers can interpret cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin differently in the near future, it may obtain legitimacy.

Trading in cryptocurrencies, which resembles stock market transactions, is less expensive than trading in fiat money (rupee, dollar, euro, pound, etc.) since cryptocurrency transfers do not require the use of a third party (bank). Without the need of a third party, money can be sent from anywhere in Nepal to anywhere in the world.

Cryptocurrency transactions are made feasible via blockchain technology. As a result, there is no need for a third party to complete the transaction. As a result, transactions are simple, secure, and rapid.

How do the transactions take place?

By opening a TMS account, you can purchase and sell cryptocurrency in the same manner you can buy and sell stocks (on the stock market). Buying and selling takes place on a variety of platforms. It can be traded on sites such as Binance, Crypto.com, Robinhood, Etoro, and Coinbase, for example.

To store this, you’ll need a crypto wallet. The use of blockchain technology is thought to be safe and dependable. To put it another way, transactions on the platforms can be compared to money kept in eSewa, and using a crypto wallet to make bank account deposits.

January 3, 2023
10 Best Online Jobs in Nepal During Lockdown

The majority of college jobs need you to be physically present at work. We’ve compiled a list of online jobs for students that can be accomplished simply from home during the lockdown to take advantage of some of the benefits that other workers enjoy.

During the COVID-19 lockdown, the best online jobs for students are:

Tutoring through the internet

It’s one of the best and most well-known careers for a high school or college student. Online tutoring allows students and tutors to communicate in real time. It is the future of education, and both the student and the teacher will interact through the app, which includes all of the resources and symbols needed to teach a subject. It is more successful than traditional teaching approaches because it follows the same processes as in the classroom. As an e-tutor, you should have a schedule and materials for your subject. You will be expected to display your work online while instructing. If you’re looking for a job, Tutors.com is a fantastic place to start.

Freelance Writing

If you are adept at recognizing grammar mistakes and writing, this type of employment can appeal to you. People all across the world are benefiting from the availability of freelance jobs. These jobs today offer a wide range of work prospects and tough competition as technological innovation advances. Authors, also known as online workers, are forging a new trend that delivers clarity and de-clutters cluttered work.

Social Media Marketing

You should have at least one or two social media accounts and be conversant with the tasks that may be assigned to you. This job comprises monitoring and administering the Facebook sites of businesses, restaurants, celebrities, and other brands.

Data Entry Operator

In terms of data preparation, PCs are unrivaled; nevertheless, despite their superiority, they struggle to turn transcribed reports into computerized reports. Data entry employees are still in great demand because each organization needs to be sorted out and tracked into what is going on. This is also one of the easiest positions on the list to fill.

Transcription

Computers are improving their capacity to recognize and comprehend human expression, but they despise imperfection. People who can listen to audio and then write words from it are needed in this line of work. Working as an online transcriptionist requires this expertise, and it’s a flexible way to make money from your computer.

Freelance Graphics Designer

Graphic design is one of the most well-known disciplines for outsourcing. Graphic design jobs require outstanding design talents rather than an academic degree. So, even if you don’t have a college diploma, you may easily obtain graphic design jobs if you have exceptional design talents. You can make anything from a basic logo to a whole handout. You can also create Google advertising and entertaining blog entry delineations. You can choose from a variety of tasks depending on your preferences in this type of career.

Freelance SEO Consultant

SEO is associated with ensuring that your site ranks highly on web indexes such as Google for related terms, potentially increasing your sales. It’s the backbone of every excellent advanced marketing plan, and it’s how you persuade people to visit your site. To operate as an SEO freelancer, you must possess the necessary SEO skills to properly execute your assignments.

Freelance Editor

If you are adept at recognizing grammar mistakes and writing, this type of employment can appeal to you. This is a broad genre that includes everything from brief articles to full-length books. To get the job, you should position yourself as an editorial specialist. Make a portfolio and mention your editing experience in your online profiles.

Freelance Web Development

It’s an industry that’s still growing and showing no signs of slowing down. You can start charging someone for a website right now if you have the requisite skills. To work in this role, you don’t need to be a software engineering major; rather, you will need web development expertise.

Freelance Video Editor

On the internet, video has become one of the most essential (and usually profitable) types of content. Because they are in such high demand, experienced video editors are in high demand. You can learn the fundamentals of video editing with a course like this. You’ll also need access to high-quality video editing tools, such as Adobe Premiere, as well as a portfolio of your work.

So, these are the online occupations that a student may do to generate money without having to spend any money during lockdown.

January 3, 2023
Getting Started with Google Adsense
Google has a means for you to make money if you have a website, a blog, or any other type of online presence. Google AdSense is a service that aims to make everyone a financial winner: advertisers get new clients or sales through the AdWords program, Google gets money to run those adverts, and you get money when people click on them on your website.

Google will deliver adverts that are relevant to the exact content of a web page using internet search technologies. For example, if you’re on a page about the latest golf competition, Google will show you advertising for golf clubs or golfing apparel. You are compensated every time someone clicks on one of those adverts if you own the site. This is commonly referred to as CPC (Cost Per Click) advertising.

Benefits of Google Adsense

It’s possible that you won’t even see banner advertising any longer. We have learned to filter them out as a web-savvy society. There is also banner-filtering software available, as banner adverts can be extremely irritating and hurt your website’s readership. Google AdSense, on the other hand, is different since the advertising are less intrusive than giant banner ads, and the content is more relevant to the web page, so it has a greater impact.

Google Ads can also be used to make a healthy income. You may generate thousands of dollars each month with the proper combination of traffic, content, and users. You can’t expect to put Google Ads on your site and then sit back and rest as the money rolls in. That isn’t how it works. It takes an investment of your time, just like anything else in business, to earn a predictable return.

How Does Google Adsense Work?

If your blog or website now has 100,000 monthly visitors, that’s more than one million each year. Consider how this relates to ad income potential:
- You have 200,000 ad views.
- You have a click-through rate (CTR) of 1%, which usually is standard.
- 1% of 200,000 is 2,000.
- If the Cost Per Click of the ad is $0.01, you make $20.
- If the Cost Per Click of the ad is $2.00, you make $2,000.
There’s a significant gap between the two, and most advertising don’t pay out at $1 per click. You’re more likely to find a rate somewhere in the middle, which can add up to hundreds of dollars every month. The lower the CPC, the more obvious and widespread the ad’s term, which is what triggers the ad itself, is—and this is knowledge you can use.

Maximizing Advertisement Revenue

There are various ways to improve your revenue, whether you want to make money from an existing blog or website or start a blog just for the goal of earning AdSense money:
- To maximize the keywords in your text, use search engine optimization (SEO) optimized writing.
- More writing is required. The more you write about your subject, the more keywords Google will find and use to serve adverts.
- Write frequently. It’s all about having more stuff, and the fresher it is, the better.
- Post stuff that is both valuable and accurate. It’s difficult to read rubbish that’s full with keywords, and it won’t keep people coming back. You want your site to be sticky so that it attracts visitors.
- Make a niche for yourself. It’s fine to talk about football, but thousands of others do it every day. Another narrative is about movie soundtrack collections, which is a less popular topic.
- Don’t send too much nasty traffic your way. It’s easier than you might think to generate a lot of traffic, but if that traffic isn’t qualified and people aren’t there to read your material, it’ll be a waste of time. It also has an impact on your CTR.
- Utilize Google Analytics. Google provides free tools to help you evaluate your website for profit.
Competitors’ Ads on your website?

When you first start running ads on your website, one of the most difficult difficulties you’ll face is competition. Depending on the type of site you run, you may notice that adverts that are directly competing with what you’re selling or offering begin to appear. For example, if you have a website dedicated to drop shipping a specific product, such as Disney toys or snow globes, you may notice adverts for those items diverting users away from your site. This is not a wise business decision.

Is there anything that can be done about it? Yes. Google foresaw this problem and now allows you to ban material from up to 500 URLs.

However, it can be difficult to figure out who to block until you start seeing such adverts. Worse, because of the way AdSense sends out material, you may never see those adverts.

Furthermore, as an AdSense user, you are unable to immediately click on these links to see where the ads are being sent. It’s a blatant breach of AdSense’s regulations, but if you’re lucky enough to see it, you can right-click on the ad and block the link or URL. This is reliant on a bit of chance.

The best approach to make a list is to do a Google search for the items or services you’re selling and take note of the top 50 URLs that show up. That’s a fantastic strategy to keep ad traffic away from sites that are plainly competitors.
January 3, 2023
How Does Hindsight Bias Influence Investing Decisions?

Since its top of 1881 in 2016, the Nepal Stock Exchange has been on a downward trend. The market dropped to as low as 1100, a drop of nearly 40% from its peak. Many investors lost a lot of money as a result of the devastating market meltdown.

If we ask investors right now if they thought the market was going to tumble after 2016, many will say yes. However, at the peak, investors were more bullish on the market. The massive quantity of everyday turnover demonstrates this. The daily transaction amount was between 1.5 and 2 billion rupees.

So, how does an investor’s opinion of the same event change? This is a psychological phenomena known as ‘Hindsight bias.’

The tendency of people to perceive events as more predictable than they actually are is referred to as hindsight bias. In other words, it makes the past appear less predictable than it was. Things always appear more evident after they have occurred.

Decision making is difficult prior to the occurrence due to a lack of information and foresight. However, looking at the available results after the event, the outcome appears more predictable.

During the bullish era in our market, investors were uninformed of the oncoming market disaster. As a result, many people were highly involved in stocks. Some people predicted that the market would crash. However, no one was certain at the moment.

However, after the market fall, investors believe that they were forewarned that the market would drop. With more information regarding the market crash becomes accessible, investors appear to be more sure about the event’s predictability.

Why is hindsight bias dangerous in investing?

Consider the following scenario: You are considering purchasing a stock called ABC. However, you do not purchase it for some reason. The price of ABC stock then skyrockets. What are your thoughts?

The answer is that you are stupid. You kick yourself for squandering the opportunity. You are remorseful for not purchasing the stock when you realized it was a winner. You tell yourself, ‘I knew the stock would soar.’ This is what we mean by hindsight bias.

So, what makes it dangerous? This is because you have made a promise to yourself that you would not make the same mistake again. You are more confident in your decision-making abilities, and you vow to seize the next opportunity. This is the danger that hindsight bias can cause. The next time might not be the same as the previous.

Let’s have a look at another scenario: You consider purchasing a stock called ABC. However, you do not purchase it for some reason. The price of ABC stock then plummets. Now consider if you would have felt the same way in the first situation.

No, it does not. You congratulate yourself on making a wise decision not to buy ABC stock. You knew the stock would decline, which is why you didn’t buy it in the first place.

Why is the response different in these two cases? In an ideal world, the answer in both cirplusstances would be the same. In both cirplusstances, you made the same decision not to acquire stock ABC prior to the rise or fall in its price. However, after the event occurs, such as a price rise or decline, you change your reaction in accordance with the nature of the occurrence.

This is risky because it gives you the impression that you knew it all along, giving you a false sense of security in your judgment. This can lead to overconfidence in your financial abilities and reckless decisions.

How do you prevent falling into the Hindsight Bias trap?

Several behavioral experts have recommended producing a list of everything that was considered when making the decision. This could be a good plan. We will know what our thought process was at the time of decision making if we make a record of the reasoning behind our decisions. We cannot change our statements after the event has occurred. This will aid us in making an accurate assessment of our abilities.

Investors may not consider hindsight bias as a concern. However, it may lead you to make decisions based on your perspective rather than facts.

In conclusion

In our daily lives, we experience hindsight bias. Whether it’s investing, gaming, exams, or anything else, the outcome makes us feel much more confident in our abilities. If Real Madrid beats Sevilla, we’ll tell ourselves and others that we knew Madrid was going to win. Similarly, if the stock/real estate price is rising, ‘I knew it’ comes into play.

Even if it hasn’t caused any immediate harm, it can make you overconfident, causing your next bet to be more illogical. Real Madrid won, but the outcome might be different the next time. Past events cannot be utilized to predict the future completely. Information and strategies evolve in tandem with the passage of time.

As a result, it is preferable to treat each possibility as new and base your judgment on facts. The past appears to be easy to anticipate, yet this is not the case. It is a hallucination that arises following the occurrence of the result. As a result, it is preferable to stick to your investing ideas and tactics.

January 3, 2023
10 Best Online Data Entry Jobs You Can Do During Lockdown

Everyone is looking for online data entry employment during the COVID-19 lockout days. Because they save money and help employees work more efficiently, businesses have resorted to freelance and online workers for assistance. Finances is one area where this favorable position has resulted in growth and flexibility for both individuals and employers.

Organizations’ decisions during the COVID-19 lockdown can help them save money on infrastructure and operations. Many established jobs now offer greater pay scales online when compared to in-house work.

Furthermore, due to their limited application in many industries, many internet data entry jobs are now outsourced and contracted. New developments, on the other hand, are now making a lot of job available online and for the right applicants in every area.

Top Online Data Entry Jobs During COVID-19 Lockdown

The following is a list of online data entry jobs that pay well and come in large quantities:

1. PDF to Word Conversion Jobs:

Good communication and language abilities are required for this type of work. Filling out excel sheets or a word document is a good idea. Furthermore, you must read and convert content from a PDF file to a Word document. There are many other translation doplusents accessible. In the same industry, there are numerous sub-jobs to choose from.

2. Writing, Editing, and Proofreading Jobs:

Some of the basic credentials for this type of work are excellent language skills, including but not limited to English. This procedure begins with the, which might lead to proofreading and, finally, editing work. Additionally, academic language skills are ideal for this type of work. In the industry, there are also unique assignments accessible. Focus on narrative formats as well, which have a lot of potential in the film and media industries.

3. Online Survey Jobs:

Taking an online survey is a simple and enjoyable method to earn money. This profession comprises filling out a survey after collecting feedback on their products and services. Many websites will compensate you if you complete an online survey. You can earn up to $300 depending on how many studies you complete in a month or week.

4. Form Filling Jobs:

The remuneration for this type of work is more than for a regular writing job. Separate chunks of data will be given to you to enter the value from a database into each field in the form. Because any incorrect entry will result in false data, this work needs great attention to detail.

5. Captcha Entry Jobs:

Captcha entry jobs allow you to enter captcha image numbers, alphanumeric data, and image texts into a spreadsheet or doplusent. You’ll also have to solve hundreds of captcha images every day. It’s a less complicated and more interesting job than the others on the list.

6. Payroll Data Entry Operator:

The majority of this job’s work is outsourced online due to the extensive use of internet recruiting software. Searching for candidates, entering candidate information and allowances, and receiving a list of candidates who have been shortlisted are just a few of the jobs available. The compensation for this work role is low at first (for newcomers), however the industry has a strong rate of growth.

7. EMail Processor:

This is a well-paying and creative work opportunity! You concentrate on e-mail delivery every day. Hundreds of e-mails are forwarded to different addresses. You’ll be in charge of tracking down the information and constructing a spreadsheet.

8. Transcription work: Transcription work entails converting audio to text. You’ll be given a phrase to memorize, which could be an audio file or a live performance. This type of data entry job typically requires additional skills and is conducted by medical experts. You can easily earn $50 each hour of audio transcription, which takes four to five hours depending on the file’s difficulty.

9. Word Processor:

This job entails entering data that will be utilized to create mailing labels, letters, and reports, among other things. Strong communication skills, as well as knowledge of punctuation, spelling, and grammar, are required. You may also be expected to use technical and statistical data to create tables, graphs, and charts.

10. Converting Files:

Finally, converting files from one format to another is a variation on data input labor in general. Among other things, you’ll be asked to convert an audio file or an image to PDF or Word format.

With the advancement of digital technology, online data entry jobs with proper pay scales are now available in practically every industry. The majority of it is also available on job boards online. Data entry jobs online are an excellent method to broaden your network, boost your profession, and protect your financial future.

These online occupations offer several benefits, and we strongly encourage you to explore them, especially during this shutdown period!

January 3, 2023