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Cryptocurrency - How Women are Shaping the Future of MoneyDecentralized digital money is big business. Cryptocurrency, blockchain and bitcoin technology is changing our concept of financial institutions and opening up more opportunities to women. If the future of money lies in cryptocurrency, then women are in a position to shape its future.
Is it all hype?
As with anything new, people are quick to dismiss the potential of cryptocurrency. Those who don’t understand the system have been concerned about the legitimacy and security of digital money. The reality is that the technology is safer than traditional banking structures and more and more people are waking up to the huge market potential it holds.
It has been predicted that by 2025, 10% of the global GDP will be based upon blockchain technology and we will be using it in many areas of our everyday lives. This could include buying household appliances, cars or even groceries.
The role of women
Currently women are underrepresented in the cryptocurrency industry, but this is representative of the gender gap that exists across the tech and financial sectors in general. It’s something that many people (of both sexes) are working to change.
For cryptocurrency to meet its predicted expectations then it needs to be adopted by the mainstream and women could play a big part in accelerating this process as powerful, influential consumers.
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https://nextgenhero.io/featured/cryptocurrency-how-women-are-shaping-the-future-of-money/Five Inspiring TED Talks Empowering WomenWhat could be more motivating than listening to inspiring and successful people sharing their stories and life journeys that helped them become who they are today? If you are looking for motivation to reach your goals of becoming a successful woman in life, and at work, try taking time to listen some of the most powerful TED talks by women from different parts of the world. Below are five of the most inspiring TED talks covering different aspects of life and career that truly empower women.
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https://nextgenhero.io/entrepreneurship/five-inspiring-ted-talks-empowering-women/This was a really interesting read as well:
To Ease Disruptive Technologies’ Jobs Impact, World Bank Calls for New Investment in Peoplehttps://nextgenhero.io/technology/to-ease-disruptive-technologies-jobs-impact-world-bank-calls-for-new-investment-in-people/