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Bitcoin Depot unveils ReadyBucks for US gig workers

Bitcoin Depot debuts ReadyBucks, offering USD $500-$2,000 online cash advances to US gig workers and small firms across nine states.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026

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Fintech

New Zealand ranks second for preferring traditional jobs

Financial caution is keeping more New Zealanders in salaried roles, even as most still say they would rather be their own boss.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Marketing Technologies

YouTube tops list as most popular global side hustle

A study by Printful reveals YouTube content creation as the world's top side hustle, with a 189% rise in global searches and UK earnings averaging GBP £4,192.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024

Microsoft

Freelance like a pro: Insider tips from millionaire freelancers on Fiverr

Millionaire Fiverr freelancers share pivotal tips on thriving in the freelance world, from skill development to client relationships. Here's how to excel.

By Fiverr • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

Initial Public Offering

Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove to board

Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove as Non-Executive Director to its Board, aiming to leverage his tech sector expertise to drive growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Crypto

Freelance tech jobs boom, NFTs and crypto plunge following crash

Jobs in software development, statistical analysis and local jobs have seen significant growth in Q2 2022, according to Freelancer.com's Fast 50 Report.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2022

Hybrid & Remote Work

COVID-19- 19 leads to sharp rise in independent earning

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, New Zealand sees a 260% surge in independent earners, as job cuts drive many to freelancing and contracting, reports Hnry.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020

Marketing Technologies

Jobs 'aplenty' for freelance writers, devs & eCommerce specialists?

Freelance writing and API development topped the list of fastest-growing jobs in 2018, driven by surging demand for digital content and web services.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019

Marketing Technologies

Freelancer.com hits landmark 10 million members

Starting 2014 on a high after a promising finish to 2013, Freelancer.com has smashed through 10 million members.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2014

Information Communication & Technology

Is your billion-dollar company just around the corner…?

The rise of crowdsourcing & 3D printing have caused major disruption in the design & manufacturing industries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013

Engineering

Freelancer.com smashes 8 million user mark

Freelancer.com breaks through 8 million user mark, adding 10 new languages to reach a total of 30. The platform now supports professionals in 234 countries.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2013