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Crypto Long & Short: 2026 Marks the Inflection Point for 24/7 Capital Markets
21.1.2026
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, David Mercer of LMAX Group writes on tokenization and capital markets that won’t sleep. Then, Andy Baehr looks ahead to crypto’s “sophomore year.”
Crypto Long & Short: 2026: The year institutions treat crypto as part of their core stack
7.1.2026
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Adeniyi Abiodun predicts that 2026 is the year Wall Street starts building on blockchain, not around it. Then, Andy Baer’s first Vibe Check of the year, reviewing the crypto’s quarterly mood swings in 2025 and the energetic start to 2026
Crypto Long & Short: What the DOJ’s Massive Crypto Seizures Mean for the Industry
17.12.2025
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Jared Lenow’s insights on the DOJ’s increased focus on crypto seizures and what it means for the broader industry – the good, the bad and the ugly. Then, we dive into a year end vibe check with two observations, two predictions and reader favorite...
Toon Title Text Generator
15.12.2025
Andy Clarke with a brand-new resource. It generates the sort of fun typography that Andy commonly uses in his own work that's geared towards cartoon headings.
Toon Title Text Generator originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter
Investors Are Hunting for Countercyclical Value in Privacy Coins
10.12.2025
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Carter Feldman writes that the bear market makes this a prime moment for privacy coins, signaling growing user demand for true financial autonomy. Then, we dive into Ethereum with Andy Baehr’s “vibe check” – when ETH rallies, it may signal something...
Small Texas Lender Monet Joining Field of Crypto-Focused Banks
6.12.2025
The bank is owned by billionaire Andy Beal, a major supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign
Crypto Long & Short: Don’t Write Off Euro Stablecoins Just Yet
3.12.2025
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Martin Bruncko writes that the next big step for stablecoins will be a credible, scalable euro-denominated stablecoin issued by the private sector, not another USD token. Then, we dive into the sharp post-holiday crypto selloff, the upcoming Fusaka...
Crypto Long & Short: The Striking Dichotomy in DeFi Tokens Post 10/10
26.11.2025
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Martin Gaspar shares a snapshot of where we are post 10/10 and where potential opportunities from dislocations may lie. Then, we take a look at investor sentiment in the wake of the relentless market selloff — confusion, resolve and humility — with...
Crypto Long & Short: Licences, Liquidity and the Shifting Geography of Exchange Quality
19.11.2025
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Joshua de Vos shares insights from a recent Benchmark report on how the exchange landscape is maturing and becoming more execution-focused, but increasingly uneven as regional licensing diverges, liquidity fragments, and transparency advances...
Crypto Long & Short: The Rise of Digital Asset Treasury Companies
12.11.2025
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Abdul Rafay Gadit writes about how DATCO’s are reshaping corporate finance. Then, we take a look back at crypto rates and a look ahead at signs of strength as the country emerges from the government shutdown, with Andy Baehr’s “Vibe Check
Crypto Long & Short: Redefining the Custody Standard for Banking
5.11.2025
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Pascal Eberle writes about redefining the custody standards for banking and Andy Baehr explains how the crypto market is awaiting a new leader to spark its next rally
Crypto Long & Short: Fast Money, Slow Money
29.10.2025
Read this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter for Andy Baehr's “Vibe Check,” a story of two markets. Then, learn how the true internet generation set the stage for digital currencies with Sam Ewen
The thing about contrast-color
8.10.2025
One of our favorites, Andy Clarke, on the one thing keeping the CSS contrast-color() function from true glory:
For my website design, I chose a dark blue background colour (#212E45) and light text (#d3d5da). This
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The thing about contrast-color originally published on CSS-Tricks, which...
401k(rypto)
13.8.2025
The administration most supportive of crypto may have just highlighted the biggest barrier to crypto adoption: a retirement system where most participants never choose their investments at all, writes CoinDesk Indices’ Andy Baehr
Stuff & Nonsense Practical Layout Workshop
11.8.2025
Web design veteran Andy Clarke is offering a two-hour workshop all about creating practical and creative page layouts this September 18. Register and save a few bucks with a coupon code.
Stuff & Nonsense Practical Layout Workshop originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of...
It: Welcome To Derry Is Telling The Story Of Pennywise In Reverse
29.7.2025
As we step ever closer to the event horizon of Stephen King properties, soon all will be drawn in. Right now you could be watching MGM+’s The Institute, catching The Life of Chuck in theaters, watching trailers for The Running Man andThe Long Walk, seeingThe Monkey on Hulu in a week, and getting...
Super Mario Party Jamboree TV Sounds Like A Half-Baked Switch 2 Upgrade
23.7.2025
Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV is a hideous title for a video game and possibly even a little misleading. According to early reviews, the base game remains essentially unchanged and doesn’t take advantage of the new hardware’s extra power, while the...
Original Crash Lead Programmer Says N. Sane Trilogy 'Completely Botched How Jumping Works'
17.7.2025
As is being discussed over on Resetera, a LinkedIn post from Naughty Dog co-founder and lead programmer on the original Crash Bandicoot from 1996, Andrew (Andy) Gavin, dives into a critical difference between the original box-bashing bandicoot experience and Vicarious Visions’ 2017 remakes, which...
Donkey Kong Bananza Reviews Say It's The Blockbuster Exclusive Switch 2 Fans Are Waiting For
16.7.2025
Is Donkey Kong Bananza the Super Mario Odyssey-sized adventure the Switch 2 needs? That’s the question players have been asking ever since the 3D sandbox smasher was first revealed earlier this year. Based on early reviews, it just might be. With rave assessments and perfect scores from some...
Here Are Five Things That Offer The Lighthearted Distraction We All Need Right Now
8.7.2025
Looking through the gaming news this morning, and indeed every morning in recent times, I’m overwhelmed by just how grim this industry feels right now. In the wake of Microsoft’s latest enormity, I’m seeing incredible pieces analyzing the company’s hubris and incompetence, in-between ads cosplaying...