There are plenty of opportunities for Cryptocurrencies during the existential crisis brought about by the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, as people see ‘buying opportunity’ amidst the global uncertainty.
On Friday (March 27), UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is the first high-profile politician to be infected by the highly contagious COVID-19 disease. According to the latest statistic provided by John Hopkins University, more than half a million people have been diagnosed with the virus. A growing number of countries have executed lockdowns with the hope of curbing the rampant spread globally. Businesses and Individuals all over the world have been affected and an increasing number of professionals are told to work from home or to abide by a mandatory 14-day home quarantine. These actions have brought the growth of Internet users around the world. Cloudflare, a renowned web performance and security company, has reported an increase of 10-30% internet traffic across the board.
Meanwhile, governments from around the world are implementing financial measures to affected businesses and individuals, such as the recent $2 Trillion dollar stimulus package by the Trump administration in the US to curb failing economies due to the global pandemic. As individuals, we may soon be benefiting from the various ‘care packages’ introduced by the government. It is also crucial for us to ensure our own health and safety during this testing period for mankind. Staying home during the pandemic reduces the risk of getting infected with the deadly coronavirus.
Markets have been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the global crisis may open the door for digital assets such as cryptocurrencies. More people are getting involved in the crypto community either for investing or the cryptocurrency ecosystem. For retail investors’ perspectives, the current situation gives them a buying opportunity. During a interview with Catherine Coley, CEO of Binance.us on March 16, she revealed that the coronavirus quarantine in Asia drove a surge in trade volume. Similarly, Kris Marszalek, CEO, and co-founder of Crypto.com told Coindesk that the interest in cryptocurrencies has reached an ‘all-time high’ amid the coronavirus outbreak. In fact, the transactions on the crypto exchanges have more than doubled between December and February and the app downloads have also significantly increased.
3 Things to do with Cryptocurrencies on Quarantine
It appears that the global population has been told to stay inside their homes as the coronavirus pandemic has limited public movement and shut down businesses, it is worth exploring opportunities to work from home, including the more decentralized cryptocurrency sector. The CrypTalker team has compiled a list of three main activities involving crypto that could spark some ideas and options for people working from home or under quarantine.
Remote Cryptocurrency Jobs
As a countermeasure to the growing concern of a global recession and shocking unemployment rates this year, government bodies are unveiling various packages and funds to shield the economy from the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the ‘rescue’ packages, quarantined individuals who are recently unemployed or are just looking to fully utilize their extra times for some side gigs, there are actually a number of remote job posting sites available during this period. Some remote jobs can even extend beyond the pandemics and be converted into a full-time, work-from-home commitment. For starters, Indeed.com, a global leader among employment-related search engines with over 250 million monthly visitors, has a constant stream of remote blockchain and cryptocurrency job listings on a daily basis. Many blockchain and crypto companies do provide remote options for various positions, thus a number of specialized job platforms for the blockchain and crypto space are emerging. Sites such as Cryptocurrencyjobs, Cryptojobslist, Blockew, and Remoteok are some of the active platforms that include well-known companies in the industry such as Binance and Ripple Labs. While the remote job competition is only going to get tougher with an increased number of individuals interested in remote jobs, it is definitely worth the shot in earning an additional source of income during the trying period.
Daily Purchases with Cryptocurrency
There is a growing number of purchases online that could be purchased with cryptocurrencies. In 2018, the world’s leading adult site – Pornhub introduced cryptocurrencies as a form of payment for their subscriptions. Other legitimate online businesses such as travel booking, food delivery, and even gaming platforms are including cryptocurrencies as an alternative mode of payment. The past 2 years have also seen crypto payment platforms emerging and offering ‘crypto debit cards’, where holders of cryptocurrencies could perform immediate online purchases using the visa-backed prepaid debit card that is linked to the crypto wallet account. 2020 is likely the year where digitalization of transactions will see crypto payments gaining a foothold in the market, solidifying crypto as the new form of digital currency for the masses.
Learn Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies online
One of the main perks of working from home is the freedom and the time flexibility one could enjoy. Shaving off the times required to commute daily, individuals could now perform more tasks than before. For interested parties looking to seriously learn about blockchain technology and the accompanying digital assets, free or heavily discounted online teaching platforms are available during this period. Acknowledging the growth of blockchain adoption globally, Coursera is offering one of the best blockchain-certification courses which are designed to educate learners about blockchain business and other relevant insights. Similarly, Udacity and Udemy are both offering blockchain-related courses online at a discounted price. Learners could choose from a myriad of focuses, from blockchain business, cryptocurrency trading to developers’ courses on private blockchain creation. Even renowned businesses like Linux Foundation and Hyperledger are offering courses that introduce blockchain and crypto to interested users. Therefore, it is safe to say that there is no lack of selections when it comes to picking up a new skill in the middle of a quarantine.
Conclusion
As economies around the world continue to reel in the face of COVID19 uncertainty, quarantine orders, and loss of productivity, migration into cryptocurrencies will be an indicator to watch. Throughout human history, we have survived numerous catastrophes and uncertainties, which eventually creates new opportunities and better technologies for tomorrow. It may be a period of self-reflection and rejuvenation for everyone, especially during the quarantine period where we are given a chance to learn and embrace disruptively new concepts such as cryptocurrencies.
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