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Chinese Investors Are Pouring Into the U.S., Japan

A Japanese court sentenced Shinji Aoba to death after finding him guilty of killing 36 people in a 2019 arson attack on an anime studio in Kyoto, Japan.

Japanese arsonist is sentenced to death for attack on anime studio that killed 36

‘I’m just filled with so much gratitude that I have really been accepted as a Japanese person today,’ Shiino said during a tearful acceptance speech.

Ukrainian-born Karolina Shiino breaks racial barriers to win Miss Japan crown, sparking debate on what it means to be Japanese | South China Morning Post

China pledged to improve the operating environment for foreign firms, the head of Japan’s biggest business lobby said after a meeting with Premier Li Qiang, a sign of Beijing’s latest effort to lift sentiment.

China Vows to Improve Business Conditions, Japan Top Lobby Says - Bloomberg

The arson attack in a revered Kyoto animation studio killed 36 people and injured dozens more.

Japan: Man sentenced to death for Kyoto anime fire which killed 36

Lawyers argued that Shinji Aoba was mentally unstable when he set fire in 2019 to a Kyoto animation studio, killing 36 and injuring 32.

Japan sentences Kyoto Animation arsonist to death over 2019 attack - The Washington Post

A Japanese court on Thursday sentenced a 45-year-old man to death for setting fire to the renowned Kyoto Animation studio in 2019, which left 36 people dead in the country’s worst mass killing in almost 20 years, according to public broadcaster NHK.

Japan court sentences arsonist to death for deadly attack on Kyoto Animation studio | CNN

Women will take part in the hadaka matsuri in Inazawa, in which thousands of men dressed in next to nothing drive away evil spirits

Women in Japan allowed to take part in ‘naked festival’ for first time | Japan | The Guardian

Some have questioned whether Carolina Shiino, who has lived in the country since she was five years old, should have won the gong as she has no Japanese ancestry.

Ukrainian born woman being crowned Miss Japan sparks debate | World News | Sky News

Tesla is not Big In Japan, as the saying goes. And Elon Musk is irritated with low sales in the world’s third-largest car market.

Elon Musk Wants Tesla to Be Big — or Bigger — in Japan - Bloomberg

APANA

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Java Backend Observability with OpenTelemetry Traces and Minimal Code

ওপেনটেলিমেট্রি ট্রেস এবং ন্যূনতম কোড সহ জাভা ব্যাকএন্ড পর্যবেক্ষণযোগ্যতা

Java-Backend-Beobachtbarkeit mit OpenTelemetry Traces und minimalem Code

Observabilidad del backend de Java con trazas de OpenTelemetry y código mínimo

Observabilité du backend Java avec les traces OpenTelemetry et le code minimal

ओपनटेलीमेट्री ट्रेसेस और न्यूनतम कोड के साथ जावा बैकएंड अवलोकनीयता

OpenTelemetry トレースと最小限のコードによる Java バックエンドの可観測性

OpenTelemetry 추적 및 최소 코드를 사용한 Java 백엔드 관찰성

Observabilidade do backend Java com OpenTelemetry Traces e código mínimo

Наблюдаемость Java Backend с помощью трассировок OpenTelemetry и минимального кода

OpenTelemetri İzleri ve Minimal Kod ile Java Arka Uç Gözlemlenebilirliği

Khả năng quan sát Java Backend với OpenTelemetry Traces và mã tối thiểu

使用 OpenTelemetry Traces 和最少代码实现 Java 后端可观察性

Meet the Winners of Startups in North and Central America

In a space where trading and investing platforms often blend into one another—riding the same waves of hype, offering the same features with a different color palette—it’s easy to overlook the story behind the code. But for amana, a homegrown neobroker operating out of the MENA region, the story behind the screen is anything but ordinary. Since launching in 2022, amana has quietly amassed over 350,000 users, a feat not driven by viral marketing or flash-in-the-pan features, but by a different kind of ambition—to build a trading experience that belongs to the region it serves. “At the start, we weren’t updating a legacy system or layering features onto an old foundation,” says Mani Sahota, Chief Information Officer at amana. “We began from scratch, and that gave us the freedom—and the responsibility—to make smart choices from the very first line of code.” The team’s early decision to go all-in on cloud-native architecture wasn’t about buzzwords. It was a strategic move that allowed the platform to flex as demand grew. For a user base that’s mobile-first, tech-savvy, and expects seamless performance, that flexibility wasn’t a luxury—it was essential. “Speed and stability weren’t things we planned to improve over time,” Sahota adds. “They had to be baked into the core experience from the beginning.” But amana’s evolution isn’t just about what’s under the hood. It’s also about what users see—and feel. The platform’s clean design, smooth performance, and straightforward flow reflect a key principle: technology should feel empowering, not overwhelming. That user-centric mindset is what led to one of amana’s boldest moves yet—expanding its crypto asset list to over 450 coins, more than any other broker in the MENA region. It’s not a gimmick; it’s a response to how people actually trade today. “Traders don’t want to bounce between five apps,” Sahota explains. “They want to access stocks, crypto, forex—everything—in one place. And we believed we could build that without forcing people to choose between traditional assets and the future of finance.” While many brokers have dabbled cautiously in crypto, amana has committed fully—bridging both sides of the market. Users can buy into Bitcoin, trade Tesla shares, or hold a diversified ETF, all from a single dashboard. It’s a hybrid model that works because it’s built with choice in mind. Whether someone’s chasing short-term trends or investing with a decade-long view, amana’s platform doesn’t funnel them down one path—it opens all of them. Looking ahead, the roadmap is equally ambitious. AI-driven insights are on the way, offering smarter, more personalized support. Localization efforts are underway as the platform expands into new markets. But growth isn’t the endgame—redefining what a broker can be in MENA is. “There’s a real shift happening in the region,” Sahota says. “People want financial tools that speak their language—literally and digitally. That’s where we come in.” What makes amana compelling isn’t just what it’s built—it’s how it’s built. Quietly. Intentionally. With an understanding of the cultural, financial, and emotional contexts that define the MENA trading experience. In a region where trust in financial systems hasn’t always come easy, creating something reliable isn’t just good tech—it’s a kind of service. A new baseline. A sign that a different kind of broker is not only possible, but already here. In a space where trading and investing platforms often blend into one another—riding the same waves of hype, offering the same features with a different color palette—it’s easy to overlook the story behind the code. But for amana , a homegrown neobroker operating out of the MENA region, the story behind the screen is anything but ordinary. amana amana Since launching in 2022, amana has quietly amassed over 350,000 users, a feat not driven by viral marketing or flash-in-the-pan features, but by a different kind of ambition—to build a trading experience that belongs to the region it serves. “At the start, we weren’t updating a legacy system or layering features onto an old foundation,” says Mani Sahota, Chief Information Officer at amana. “We began from scratch, and that gave us the freedom—and the responsibility—to make smart choices from the very first line of code.” The team’s early decision to go all-in on cloud-native architecture wasn’t about buzzwords. It was a strategic move that allowed the platform to flex as demand grew. For a user base that’s mobile-first, tech-savvy, and expects seamless performance, that flexibility wasn’t a luxury—it was essential. “Speed and stability weren’t things we planned to improve over time,” Sahota adds. “They had to be baked into the core experience from the beginning.” But amana’s evolution isn’t just about what’s under the hood. It’s also about what users see—and feel. The platform’s clean design, smooth performance, and straightforward flow reflect a key principle: technology should feel empowering, not overwhelming. That user-centric mindset is what led to one of amana’s boldest moves yet—expanding its crypto asset list to over 450 coins, more than any other broker in the MENA region. It’s not a gimmick; it’s a response to how people actually trade today. “Traders don’t want to bounce between five apps,” Sahota explains. “They want to access stocks, crypto, forex—everything—in one place. And we believed we could build that without forcing people to choose between traditional assets and the future of finance.” While many brokers have dabbled cautiously in crypto, amana has committed fully—bridging both sides of the market. Users can buy into Bitcoin, trade Tesla shares, or hold a diversified ETF, all from a single dashboard. amana amana It’s a hybrid model that works because it’s built with choice in mind. Whether someone’s chasing short-term trends or investing with a decade-long view, amana’s platform doesn’t funnel them down one path—it opens all of them. Looking ahead, the roadmap is equally ambitious. AI-driven insights are on the way, offering smarter, more personalized support. Localization efforts are underway as the platform expands into new markets. But growth isn’t the endgame—redefining what a broker can be in MENA is. “There’s a real shift happening in the region,” Sahota says. “People want financial tools that speak their language—literally and digitally. That’s where we come in.” What makes amana compelling isn’t just what it’s built—it’s how it’s built. Quietly. Intentionally. With an understanding of the cultural, financial, and emotional contexts that define the MENA trading experience. In a region where trust in financial systems hasn’t always come easy, creating something reliable isn’t just good tech—it’s a kind of service. A new baseline. A sign that a different kind of broker is not only possible, but already here.

The Platform Built for MENA: Why amana Isn’t Just Another Trading and Investing App

MENA জন্য তৈরি প্ল্যাটফর্ম: কেন amana শুধু আরেকটি ট্রেডিং এবং বিনিয়োগ অ্যাপ্লিকেশন নয়

Platforma postavená pro MENA: Proč amana není jen další obchodní a investiční aplikace

La plataforma construida para MENA: por qué amana no es sólo otra aplicación de comercio e inversión

MENA 向けに構築されたプラットフォーム: amana が別の取引および投資アプリではない理由

MENA를 위해 만들어진 플랫폼 : amana가 왜 또 다른 거래 및 투자 앱이 아닌지

Ny sehatra natao ho an'ny MENA: Nahoana ny amana dia tsy ny fampiharana hafa momba ny varotra sy ny fampiasam-bola

Platform Dibina untuk MENA: Mengapa amana Bukan Hanya Aplikasi Perdagangan dan Pelaburan Lain

As International Women’s Day lands on Friday 8th March, it’s a good time to look at how women are represented (and underrepresented) in tech. With this year’s theme of #InspireInclusion, IWD wants to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness about discrimination, and urge everyone to take action to drive gender parity. So what is it actually like to be a woman in tech, and what can be done to make that journey better––for everyone? Women are already paid less than their male colleagues, with the average pay gap in the United States standing between 22% and 30%. In 2022, Pew Research Center reported that the unadjusted gap has been more or less static for 20 years among the overall workforce at around 20-22%. There are signs that it is narrowing amongst younger workers, in positive news. That’s just one example of a lack of equity for female workers, and for Sonja Gittens Ottley, head of diversity and inclusion at Asana, research from her company has found that “there is an onus on leaders to create an environment that prioritizes belonging and empowerment. Crucial to this is creating spaces where women can express themselves and be honest about changes they believe the business needs.” Gittens Ottley points to workplace technology as one area that may foster change. “Research from our Work Innovation Lab shows that women (71%) are more likely than men (64%) to say that collaboration tools are crucial to their work. “While women may prefer such tools, it’s also true that they’re shouldering a disproportionate share of collaborative burdens. Meanwhile, our own findings showed that more women (67%) than men (62%) experience some level of digital exhaustion.” She says there is a “need for businesses to deploy a data-driven tech stack that can provide a fully-connected, accurate, and up-to-date map of work within an organization. Only then can businesses be sure that collaboration is happening effectively, and that technology is being used in a way that is supportive of women’s wellbeing and working styles.” Support for women on issues that matter At Slack, women are being supported around the issues that matter to them, according to Deirdre Byrne, who is the head of UK & Ireland at the company. “We've created an “Ask Me Anything” channel with the leadership team and a “Talking Menopause” channel, which are great examples of how companies can facilitate connections, share experiences, and encourage allyship,” she says. Marni Baker Stein, the chief content officer at Coursera, warns that new technological developments need to be taken seriously to make sure women are included. “The integration of AI into our professional lives is accelerating, and for women, this carries a particular threat of disruption,” she says. “In this area, there is more to be done. Currently, women are underrepresented in AI-related upskilling, with men being three times more likely to have enrolled in the most popular AI courses on Coursera’s platform. This disparity threatens to widen existing gender gaps in the workplace as AI literacy becomes increasingly necessary for career advancement.” Baker Stein is also passionate about education as a way to achieve gender parity. Flexibility is also key. “Investing in women’s learning and development is imperative, but to fully foster equitable environments, modern workplaces must continue to adopt hybrid work frameworks, and flexible learning methods, offering upskilling opportunities that are tailored to women’s schedules.” The landscape not changing fast enough And a close eye needs to be kept on specific tech sectors, agrees Pratima Arora, the chief product and technology officer at Chainalysis. “The landscape is not changing fast enough, especially in male-dominated industries like crypto where female representation in senior positions stands at 22.39% across the board, compared to 77.61% for men. “Women often feel as though they don’t belong and opt out of STEM-related professions early in life due to a lack of awareness of the opportunities available to them. This starts at an education level––when I was at university studying computer science, there were only three girls in my entire class of 50.” Violeta Martin, who is the VP of commercial sales EMEA at DocuSign, agrees. “Despite generally doing better in education, women are less likely to progress in the workplace. This shows that despite being qualified for roles, systemic barriers still exist that prevent many women from progressing in their chosen fields. As a woman working in the tech industry, I know first-hand the unique challenges that we face feeling included at work. “I urge leaders to make the industry more inclusive for women – whether that is by offering flexible working or educational pathways for young women wanting to try their hand at a career in STEM. Small actions compound and create workplaces where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.” If you’re inspired to seek a new role in a company where equality matters, then the HackerNoon Job Board is a great place to begin. It contains thousands of open roles, like these three. Whisker, formerly known as AutoPets, is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for ongoing AWS IoT development, integrations with third-party IoT products, co-management of an agency partner, system debugging, and more. You will also provide support to the mobile application team when developing new interfaces and debugging issues. Vorto is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer in Denver to successfully take ownership of features from idea to production, by primarily designing, building, and maintaining web applications (Angular/Typescript) and implementing supporting server endpoints on an ad-hoc basis in GoLang. Discover this Software Engineer job at G-Research in Dallas. You’ll join the Infrastructure Development team, providing tooling to maintain and develop the smooth running of the company’s IaaS platform and allow other software development teams to leverage it to its full potential. Accelerate your career in tech today via the HackerNoon Job Board By Kirstie McDermott As International Women’s Day lands on Friday 8th March, it’s a good time to look at how women are represented (and underrepresented) in tech. With this year’s theme of #InspireInclusion , IWD wants to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness about discrimination, and urge everyone to take action to drive gender parity. #InspireInclusion #InspireInclusion So what is it actually like to be a woman in tech, and what can be done to make that journey better––for everyone? Women are already paid less than their male colleagues, with the average pay gap in the United States standing between 22% and 30%. In 2022, Pew Research Center reported that the unadjusted gap has been more or less static for 20 years among the overall workforce at around 20-22%. There are signs that it is narrowing amongst younger workers, in positive news. That’s just one example of a lack of equity for female workers, and for Sonja Gittens Ottley, head of diversity and inclusion at Asana , research from her company has found that “there is an onus on leaders to create an environment that prioritizes belonging and empowerment. Crucial to this is creating spaces where women can express themselves and be honest about changes they believe the business needs.” Asana Asana Gittens Ottley points to workplace technology as one area that may foster change. “Research from our Work Innovation Lab shows that women (71%) are more likely than men (64%) to say that collaboration tools are crucial to their work. “While women may prefer such tools, it’s also true that they’re shouldering a disproportionate share of collaborative burdens. Meanwhile, our own findings showed that more women (67%) than men (62%) experience some level of digital exhaustion.” She says there is a “need for businesses to deploy a data-driven tech stack that can provide a fully-connected, accurate, and up-to-date map of work within an organization. Only then can businesses be sure that collaboration is happening effectively, and that technology is being used in a way that is supportive of women’s wellbeing and working styles.” Support for women on issues that matter At Slack , women are being supported around the issues that matter to them, according to Deirdre Byrne, who is the head of UK & Ireland at the company. Slack “We've created an “Ask Me Anything” channel with the leadership team and a “Talking Menopause” channel, which are great examples of how companies can facilitate connections, share experiences, and encourage allyship,” she says. Marni Baker Stein, the chief content officer at Coursera , warns that new technological developments need to be taken seriously to make sure women are included. Coursera Coursera “The integration of AI into our professional lives is accelerating, and for women, this carries a particular threat of disruption,” she says. “In this area, there is more to be done. Currently, women are underrepresented in AI-related upskilling, with men being three times more likely to have enrolled in the most popular AI courses on Coursera’s platform. This disparity threatens to widen existing gender gaps in the workplace as AI literacy becomes increasingly necessary for career advancement.” Baker Stein is also passionate about education as a way to achieve gender parity. Flexibility is also key. “Investing in women’s learning and development is imperative, but to fully foster equitable environments, modern workplaces must continue to adopt hybrid work frameworks, and flexible learning methods, offering upskilling opportunities that are tailored to women’s schedules.” The landscape not changing fast enough And a close eye needs to be kept on specific tech sectors, agrees Pratima Arora, the chief product and technology officer at Chainalysis . Chainalysis Chainalysis “The landscape is not changing fast enough, especially in male-dominated industries like crypto where female representation in senior positions stands at 22.39% across the board, compared to 77.61% for men. “Women often feel as though they don’t belong and opt out of STEM-related professions early in life due to a lack of awareness of the opportunities available to them. This starts at an education level––when I was at university studying computer science, there were only three girls in my entire class of 50.” Violeta Martin, who is the VP of commercial sales EMEA at DocuSign , agrees. “Despite generally doing better in education, women are less likely to progress in the workplace. This shows that despite being qualified for roles, systemic barriers still exist that prevent many women from progressing in their chosen fields. As a woman working in the tech industry, I know first-hand the unique challenges that we face feeling included at work. DocuSign DocuSign “I urge leaders to make the industry more inclusive for women – whether that is by offering flexible working or educational pathways for young women wanting to try their hand at a career in STEM. Small actions compound and create workplaces where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.” If you’re inspired to seek a new role in a company where equality matters, then the HackerNoon Job Board is a great place to begin. It contains thousands of open roles, like these three. If you’re inspired to seek a new role in a company where equality matters, then the HackerNoon Job Board is a great place to begin. It contains thousands of open roles, like these three. HackerNoon Job Board HackerNoon Job Board Whisker, formerly known as AutoPets, is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for ongoing AWS IoT development, integrations with third-party IoT products, co-management of an agency partner, system debugging, and more. You will also provide support to the mobile application team when developing new interfaces and debugging issues. Whisker, formerly known as AutoPets, is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for ongoing AWS IoT development, integrations with third-party IoT products, co-management of an agency partner, system debugging, and more. You will also provide support to the mobile application team when developing new interfaces and debugging issues. Senior Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer Vorto is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer in Denver to successfully take ownership of features from idea to production, by primarily designing, building, and maintaining web applications (Angular/Typescript) and implementing supporting server endpoints on an ad-hoc basis in GoLang. Vorto is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer in Denver to successfully take ownership of features from idea to production, by primarily designing, building, and maintaining web applications (Angular/Typescript) and implementing supporting server endpoints on an ad-hoc basis in GoLang. Full Stack Software Engineer Full Stack Software Engineer Discover this Software Engineer job at G-Research in Dallas. You’ll join the Infrastructure Development team, providing tooling to maintain and develop the smooth running of the company’s IaaS platform and allow other software development teams to leverage it to its full potential. Discover this Software Engineer job at G-Research in Dallas. You’ll join the Infrastructure Development team, providing tooling to maintain and develop the smooth running of the company’s IaaS platform and allow other software development teams to leverage it to its full potential. Software Engineer Software Engineer Accelerate your career in tech today via the HackerNoon Job Board Accelerate your career in tech today via the HackerNoon Job Board Accelerate your career in tech today via the HackerNoon Job Board Accelerate your career in tech today via the HackerNoon Job Board By Kirstie McDermott By Kirstie McDermott By Kirstie McDermott

C-Suite Executives From Slack, Asana, Coursera, Chainalysis and DocuSign Talk Equality in Tech

Slack, Asana, Coursera, Chainanalysis এবং DocuSign Talk Equality থেকে C-Suite এক্সিকিউটিভরা

C-Suite-Führungskräfte von Slack, Asana, Coursera, Chainanalysis und DocuSign sprechen über Gleichstellung in der Technik

Ejecutivos de C-Suite de Slack, Asana, Coursera, Chainanalysis y DocuSign hablan sobre igualdad en la tecnología

Les dirigeants de Slack, Asana, Coursera, Chainanalysis et DocuSign parlent d'égalité dans la technologie

स्लैक, आसन, कौरसेरा, चेनएनालिसिस और डॉक्यूसाइन टॉक के सी-सूट अधिकारी टेक में समानता पर बात करते हैं

Slack、Asana、Coursera、Chainanarise、DocuSign の経営幹部がテクノロジーにおける平等について語る

Slack, Asana, Coursera, Chainanalytic 및 DocuSign의 최고 경영진이 기술 분야의 평등에 대해 이야기합니다.

Executivos C-Suite da Slack, Asana, Coursera, Chainanálise e DocuSign falam sobre igualdade em tecnologia

Руководители высшего звена из Slack, Asana, Coursera, Chainanalysis и DocuSign говорят о равенстве в технологиях

Slack, Asana, Coursera, Chainanaliz ve DocuSign Talk'tan C-Suite Yöneticileri Teknolojide Eşitlik

Giám đốc điều hành C-Suite từ Slack, Asana, Coursera, Chainanalysis và DocuSign Talk Bình đẳng trong công nghệ

Slack、Asana、Coursera、Chainanalysis 和 DocuSign 的高管谈论技术领域的平等

I recently sat down with the CEO of BeInCrypto to discuss the rise of crypto journalism and the recent spate of anti-crypto narratives circulating in mainstream media. You can also read Forbes’ story on . Alena Afanaseva How BeInCrypto Took On The Sector’s Macho Image - And Won Does BeInCrypto Have a Physical Office? Thanks to the culture of the Web3 industry, BE[IN]CRYPTO proudly adopts a remote-first and asynchronous work culture. As a result, we have successfully built one of the world's leading crypto media companies, covering 65 markets in 14 languages without needing a physical office or headquarters. Our team, comprising over 260 members across 65 markets, operates entirely remotely. I am based in Argentina, there are opportunities for in-person meetings, and we do occasionally gather with team members at BE[IN]CRYPTO. While I still believe in the importance of face-to-face interactions, I recognize that they are not as crucial as once. Moreover, as a leader committed to sustainability and mindful of our carbon footprint, we embrace a remote-first culture to achieve a net-zero impact. What's your route to blockchain and Web 3? Is crypto journalism a promising industry? I take great pride that BE[IN]CRYPTO's editorial arm has achieved self-sustainability, making us one of the rare news media organizations within the crypto industry and globally capable of building an editorial model that generates sufficient cash flow to maintain profitability. This accomplishment is due primarily to our remote-first approach, which has significantly reduced our financial requirements. However, we are not resting on our laurels. We recognize the strength of our community and readership base and are actively working towards diversifying our portfolio of services. With the emergence of technologies like AI and the changing landscape of content consumption, we are committed to reimagining the future and meeting the evolving demands of our readers. Regardless of any future changes, I firmly believe that the need for a trustworthy news organization with an unbiased narrative will remain as crucial in the future as it is today. Thanks to this strategy, we operate in 14 languages and cover 65 markets while keeping our operational costs lower than our competitors through our remote-first culture. Being financially independent allows us to remain fully transparent and unbiased, enabling us to explore different growth directions, such as developing our education portal, dedicated HR product for talent management, and other services that build our financial strength. As we look towards the future of BE[IN]CRYPTO, our focus remains on diversifying our revenue streams by developing new products that address the needs of industry participants. By continually innovating and providing value for our readers and partners, we are confident that we will maintain our position as a leading media organization in the crypto industry. One such new offering we are developing is an advanced learning portal, providing users with a comprehensive learning experience to develop new skills and gain a competitive edge in the job market through upskilling and reskilling. We aim to bridge the talent gap and fuel adoption by offering a learning and development platform that benefits job seekers and employers. Additionally, we offer managed HR services to top businesses in the industry, facilitating team building, hiring, and talent upskilling. We are confident that our platform will soon become the go-to resource for traditional companies seeking to upskill their existing talent to meet the demands of web3 adoption and development. In addition to vertical diversification, our goal is to become the reference point for everything web3 in all languages. We operate in 14 languages and plan to expand our linguistic capacities to provide even more coverage. BE[IN]CRYPTO offers services in more languages than any other direct competitor, giving us an edge in the industry. How did you set up Beincrypto? In 2018, the idea for BE[IN]CRYPTO was born during the ICO boom. With a decade of experience as a fundamental analyst, I saw the vast potential of blockchain projects and recognized a dire need for reliable information in the industry. Many inexperienced entrepreneurs were attempting to cash in on the burgeoning industry, leading to many scams, misinformation, and shilling around crypto. I had the right background and experience to develop a crypto news media project that could fill this gap. Our mission to simplify the first steps for non-experienced users set us apart from competitors, making the web3 space accessible for everyone. We focused on providing trustworthy and accurate information for all things crypto, aimed specifically at newbies. This approach proved successful, and within six months of launch, we attracted 500K monthly users. We soon realized that while crypto market information was accessible in English, it was scarce in other languages. This prompted us to change our focus from growing within the English-speaking audience to expanding worldwide, offering more opportunities to people from emerging markets. After a year of operation, we formed local teams to provide original content in their language, starting with Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, and Turkish. Two years later, we added four more languages, becoming the world's leading international crypto new media. In 2021, we became the first crypto news media to adopt globally recognized trust indicators through the 'Trust Project.' The project honors news sites that comply with its 8 Trust Indicators aiming for news transparency and accuracy. This recognition helped us establish ourselves as a reliable source of information and cemented our commitment to providing only fact-checked information. Today, we publish unique content in 14 languages written by locals who understand the audience's pains. At BE[IN]CRYPTO, we strive to empower your web3 journey, regardless of your background and skills. Our mission is to make the web3 space accessible to everyone, and we will do our best to provide you with all the needed information without misleading or complicating things. While the costs were on us for the first six months after we launched BE[IN]CRYPTO, we continue to expand and provide a platform for all things crypto. What were the early challenges you faced setting up your media company? How did you overcome them? At BE[IN]CRYPTO, we lead by example when it comes to finding top talent. We believe in hiring individuals who share our values of responsibility and self-drive, are passionate about new technologies, and are willing to work hard to build something from scratch. However, finding high-quality talent can be challenging, especially when working with a limited budget and in a new industry like web3. When we started, we faced the same hurdles, but through perseverance, we built the right team of 250+ employees spread across 50+ countries. Managing a 100% international and remote team from different cultures, backgrounds, and time zones in a decentralized setting is an ongoing improvement process. Local teams produce our content, and we have partners in over 160 cities worldwide. These regional teams take timely global information and fine-tune it to their target audience, speaking their language - literally. Building on this success, we are now developing our HR product offering to help similar businesses in the industry build the right capacities in a decentralized and asynchronous manner. Through our expertise in managing a remote team, we aim to help others navigate this new way of working and build their successful decentralized teams. Does crypto journalism have a common philosophy? Bloomberg, Financial Times, and CNBC are increasingly entering the crypto sphere by establishing dedicated news branches. While several successful crypto information portals cater to various needs, we closely follow the work of our colleagues at Decrypt, Cointelegraph, and Coindesk. Despite the intense competition, we take pride in that BE[IN]CRYPTO, the youngest among them, has established itself as one of the top three players in less than four years. At BE[IN]CRYPTO, we differentiate ourselves by simplifying the initial steps for non-experienced users and helping a less mature audience understand the web3 and crypto industry, explore its potential, and embark on their journeys. This sets us apart from competitors who primarily target the needs of experienced "crypto geeks," making the space exclusive and inaccessible to a broader audience. Our mission is to empower individuals on their web3 journey, regardless of their background and skills. We firmly believe that anyone can enter the space and are committed to providing all the necessary information without any misleading or complicated jargon. Our goal is to make web3 accessible to everyone by offering learning opportunities and employment possibilities within the industry, allowing individuals to develop the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the crypto world. Today, we can confidently assert that BE[IN]CRYPTO and most of our direct competitors in the industry take journalism very seriously and adhere to the highest journalistic ethics when collecting and publishing news. However, as the sector is forward-thinking, we must also be agile and creative. It has become common for media outlets to reference tweets from insiders, access community information, and build stories around bite-sized knowledge. This agile approach is driven by the need for financial market players to have firsthand information to make informed decisions. As a result, I believe that crypto media is challenging the status quo and traditional media while maintaining trustworthiness and a solid reputation. Is it reactive to mainstream media pushing a wrong narrative about crypto? Mainstream media has long been influenced by bias shaped by sponsors and external funding. As I mentioned earlier, at BE[IN]CRYPTO, we firmly believe that only financially self-sustainable media organizations can maintain unbiased reporting in today's complex entrepreneurial environment. Traditional media has exhibited bias not only in their coverage of crypto and web3-related news and stories but also in the handling of incidents like the FTX scandal, where media outlets tended to approach the story with a victim-blaming perspective, failing to hold criminals accountable and using language that softens the severity of the situation. The New York Times, for instance, was among those guilty of this approach. In other words, it is exhibits bias against crypto. I firmly believe that any media organization should recognize its power and act with goodwill, serving as an open platform for education and enlightenment without bias. It may sound overly optimistic, and perhaps it is, but this is how we operate within our organization. Where do you see it heading? As I mentioned earlier, the trustworthiness of a news media organization cannot be achieved when it heavily depends on external factors. At BE[IN]CRYPTO, we take pride in being an independent news media organization with a positive cash flow. We have chosen a different path in an industry where many players receive heavy subsidies, such as Coindesk, owned by Digital Currency Group, and Binance, investing in news media organizations. Binance, for example, made a $200 million investment in Forbes shortly after suing the publisher for defamation and even secured seats on the media organization's board. Instead of relying on external financial support, we believe in sustainable and steady growth, reinvesting our profits into developing markets. The question of how a news media organization can remain unbiased when it heavily relies on external investments for survival is not unique to crypto media but applicable to the entire news business and media industry. While financial support and funding may offer a competitive advantage to some businesses, our focus on sustainable growth allows us to maintain independence and make decisions that prioritize the needs of our readers and the markets we serve. This strategy also enables us to attract top talent, enhance our editorial capabilities, and expand our user base in alignment with our values and mission. We have established several revenue streams at BE[IN]CRYPTO contributing to our positive cash flow. Our primary source of revenue comes from advertisers and affiliate partners, reflecting the value of our platform as a leading source of information and insights for the crypto industry. In addition to advertising, we have experienced a surge in demand for our expert HR product, which assists emerging Web3 businesses in building their teams, streamlining hiring processes, and establishing remote work foundations. Our job portal, featuring opportunities from top employers in the industry, has also seen substantial growth, attracting over 20,000 job seekers every week. Our newly developed education portal and consulting business have started generating revenue after years of steady investment and product development. These areas hold significant potential for further growth and expansion in the coming years. Looking ahead to 2023, our goal is to diversify our revenue streams through new product development that caters to the needs of industry participants. We are confident in maintaining our position as a leading media organization in the crypto industry by continuously innovating and introducing offerings that add value for our readers and partners.

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Abhor online project management tools? They are an unrelenting aspect of remote work. Meet Slack, Asana, and WhatsApp, the three horsemen of the WFHpocalypse. This Slogging thread by Justin Roberti, Arielle Shnaidman, Linh Smooke, Akasha Rose and David Smooke occurred in Hacker Noon's Slogging community #unpopular-opinion channel, and has been edited for readability. Justin Roberti Jun 10, 2021, 5:59 PM Unpopular Opinion: 10 Ways Asana Lowers your Productivity Arielle Shnaidman Jun 10, 2021, 6:17 PM 👍 1 You can’t toggle between two different emails/logins. Justin Roberti Jun 10, 2021, 6:36 PM 🔥 3 In the amount of time that it takes me to find the project and add a task, I can write 10 tasks on a notepad AND draw a decent cartoon cat. Linh Smooke Jun 10, 2021, 6:58 PM 👍 2 The emphasis on deadline and date at the expense of expansion of ideas (card style) like Notion or trello. Justin Roberti Jun 10, 2021, 8:23 PM Subtasks are an excellent way to outline key steps in a task, so everyone knows who needs to do what and by what deadline. And like the one true ring, subtasks are invisible to all but the most powerful observer, meaning your subtasks protected in solitude where no assignee will ever find them. Linh Smooke Jun 10, 2021, 8:24 PM The price point. Linh Smooke Jun 10, 2021, 8:25 PM 👍 1 (I tried to use asana as a team for a year, nobody got much done with the system, then at the end of it got charged a hefty sum. Good thing they were able to refund!) Justin Roberti Jun 10, 2021, 8:26 PM True - remember basecamp in the early days? I never made that one work right either, but it was free. Linh Smooke Jun 10, 2021, 8:27 PM OMG basecamp. lol. we did discuss at length their no politics policy in this podcast . https://hackernoon.com/this-week-on-planet-internet-big-dictator-energy-nn943437 Linh Smooke Jun 10, 2021, 8:30 PM In general I'm not opposed to freemium though if I see that they do provide value. Unfortunately, asana ain’t it. Justin Roberti Jun 10, 2021, 8:31 PM :rolling_on_the_floor_laughing: 4 hahaha i have to say, this episode has 65% more dunking on Limarc Ambalina than other leading podcasts. Linh Smooke Jun 10, 2021, 8:31 PM 😀 2 He did sympathize with dictators…. Justin Roberti Jun 10, 2021, 8:35 PM 👀 1 💚 1 Slack, Asana, WhatsApp (and/or Telegram) - the three horsemen of the WFHpocalypse. Justin Roberti Jun 10, 2021, 8:38 PM 😂 2 Freemium... where ASPs go to get friendzoned. Linh Smooke Jun 10, 2021, 8:40 PM We LOVE (maybe too much) notion here at HN. 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That ADHD doesn’t mean the ability to not focus on things. On the contrary, it means you either focus exclusively on 1 thing, or a million things at once. it blew my effing mind. Linh Smooke Jun 10, 2021, 8:50 PM David Smooke is a total ADHD btw lol Justin Roberti Jun 10, 2021, 8:52 PM 💚 2 That's why I immediately liked David. I don't know if this should ever be an article because now it's slightly confessional but yes, one nice thing about writing, blockchain, and writing about blockchain is that I can intentionally work with other people i relate to... and I think that often means the hyperfocus/wide focus thing. Linh Smooke Jun 10, 2021, 8:55 PM Also that means you prob can’t work “for” anybody but yourself, and crave that independence + freedom…not a bad thing at all in my opinion. Justin Roberti Jun 10, 2021, 8:59 PM 💚 1 True. I think its part of the neuro-divergent picture and it was just seen as "Bad" in the 1980-90s. 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