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What We’re Reading, 2019
1.1.2020
There are so, so, so (so) many things to read out there on the internet. So many, in fact, that it's difficult to keep up with everything.
But, hey, we've got your back! It's our job to surface the best of the best and share it with you right here. That's why it's a good idea to subscribe to this...
Why did Justin Sun donate to Greta Thunberg
31.12.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 31 December, 2019 “Courage consists not in blindly overlooking danger, but in seeing it, and conquering it.” - Jean Paul In today's newsletter, we will be covering: Justin Sun's rationale behind his $1 million […]
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Why did Justin Sun donate to Greta Thunberg
31.12.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 31 December, 2019 “Courage consists not in blindly overlooking danger, but in seeing it, and conquering it.” - Jean Paul In today's newsletter, we will be covering: Justin Sun's rationale behind his $1 million […]
The post Why...
Why Cryptocurrencies are Great for Online Poker?
31.12.2019
Despite still being a novelty, cryptocurrency has become very important in various aspects of human interaction. Something of a global phenomenon, digital currency announces a revolution in the way we see and use money – some even believe there is a solid chance for cryptocurrencies to replace fiat...
Bitcoin Price Could Rally to $9K Before a Massive Collapse, Here’s Why
29.12.2019
Good news in the short term, as Bitcoin could provide some interesting upward movements to finish 2019 with a bang
Why do we use .html instead of .htm?
26.12.2019
Interesting question from Andy:
Serious question. Why do we use .html instead of .htm? / @adactio @css
— Andy Clarke (@Malarkey) December 12, 2019
The most likely answer from the thread: DOS was a massive operating system for PCs for a long time and it had a three-character limit on file...
How to Modify Nodes in an Abstract Syntax Tree
26.12.2019
One of the more powerful concepts I've stumbled across recently is the idea of abstract syntax trees, or ASTs. If you've ever studied alchemy, you may recall that the whole motivation for alchemists was to discover some way to transform not-gold into gold through scientific or arcane methods.
ASTs...
GoGetSSL
26.12.2019
GoGetSSL is a company that sells SSL certificates. You know, those things that are required to make your site use https://, not http:// which doesn't feel like an optional choice these days with browsers making sites looks scarily insecure without it and search engines telling us is a ranking...
Meltem Demirors on Government Digital Currencies and Why ‘The Halvening’ Gets Weird
24.12.2019
Why the narrative of 2019 was the emergencies of Central Bank Digital Currencies and why the halvening won’t go as people expect
Meltem Demirors Explains Why the Next Bitcoin Halving ‘Will Be Different’
23.12.2019
Meltem Demirors. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Bloomberg Technology
Almost everyone in the crypto community is going into 2020 talking about Bitcoin halving, with many predicting price rises and more market movement. But one expert says that the next halving – expected to take place in...
Why the SEC Asked Blockforce Capital to Pull a Bitcoin ETF Proposal as Soon as It Was Filed
23.12.2019
Reality Shares ETF Trust, a branch of Blockforce Capital, filed an ETF proposal under the condition that it would pull the proposal after one day
Why Quantum Computing’s Threat to Crypto May Be Further out Than Previously Thought
22.12.2019
According to one researcher, quantum computing faces more hurdles than many realize when it comes to achieving viability in breaking encryption. In a recent report Dr. Subhash Kak, Regents Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Oklahoma State University, notes that there are issues...
Clips from my DEV AMA
20.12.2019
I recently did an AMA over on DEV. Just taking the opportunity to port over some answers here like a good indiewebber.
If you were starting out as a front end dev in 2020, what would you say is the first thing you would learn and why?
You need to put yourself in a position where it's your job...
How to the Get Current Page URL in Gatsby
20.12.2019
This seemingly simple task had me scratching my head for a few hours while I was working on my website. As it turns out, getting the current page URL in Gatsby is not as straightforward as you may think, but also not so complicated to understand.
Let’s look at a few methods of making it happen....
Why Are Players Switching to Cryptocurrency Gambling?
20.12.2019
Gambling is a bourgeoning industry that is encompassing everyone within its fold. The recent years have witnessed an incredible rise in the number of online casinos as well as gamblers. Online casinos are getting bigger, slots and games are getting more immersive, and more punters are piling...
4 Reasons Why Bitcoin Is Now Retesting November Lows — $6.4K Next?
17.12.2019
Is Bitcoin now about to set even lower lows headed into 2020?
Why the ECB Is Getting in on the Stablecoin Game
13.12.2019
Discussing the ECB's recent comments on stable coins, the resurfacing of some prominent 2017 token projects, and a debate: is crypto for criminals?
Why Bitcoin Price Is Headed to 7-Month Low If $7K Support Fails
11.12.2019
Bears are keen to see Bitcoin price below $7K again and bull needs to push the price above $7.4 if a breakdown below $6.5K is to be avoided
Italians Love Cash But Are Growing Fond of Crypto, New Stats Suggest
11.12.2019
Italy, one of the world’s largest economies, has faced plenty of financial challenges in the past decade. That’s probably one of the reasons why cryptocurrencies have been faring better there than in other European countries. Italians love cash but are also warming up to...
Why Is It Better to Trade Bitcoin with CFDs?
9.12.2019
Although the adoption of cryptocurrencies has increased significantly in recent years, digital currencies are still far from replacing our fiat currencies. Yet, no one can deny that cryptocurrencies have proven the usefulness of blockchain technology and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). Thanks...