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Crypto Security in 2021: More Threats Against DeFi and Individual Users
21.11.2020
In 2020, the crypto industry was no stranger to cyber-attacks and cybersecurity breaches. Hackers made off with millions after hitting the KuCoin exchange in September, while a range of DeFi (decentralized finance) platforms — Balancer, Opyn, Akropolis, and others — also received more than their...
Game of New Highs and 20 Crypto Jokes
21.11.2020
Bitcoin and altcoins have witnessed another exciting week. Bitcoin has accelerated all the way up to USD 18,500, leaving previous levels of USD 16,000 and USD 17,000 in the dust. And while billionaire investor Ray Dalio acknowledged he might be missing something about BTC, Ethereum followed along...
Yearnify Finance (YFY) Hidden Gem – Decentralized Finance Project, Pre-Sale Round 2 Is Now Live
20.11.2020
PRESS RELEASE. Yearnify Finance is considered as one of the most innovative sources of passive income by most of the investors. It has drawn attention due to its potential high returns and extreme security measures. What is Yearnify Finance? Yearnify Finance is a community-centered DeFi-project...
Sexual Violence in India: Blockchain’s Role in Empowering Survivors
19.11.2020
"I stayed silent for many years because I knew that there'd be consequences when I talked in public."
Nexo To Launch New Services, Eyes Decentralization As It Aims To Become A Bank
17.11.2020
Source: A video screenshot, Youtube/Nexo
By the end of this year, major crypto lender Nexo (NEXO) aims to launch an internal exchange, while they're also working on prime brokerage and commercial banking capabilities as the company aims to become “a full-fledged bank,” Antoni Trenchev, Co-Founder...
Jetpack Backup
17.11.2020
It’s no secret that CSS-Tricks is a WordPress site. And as such, we like to keep things WordPress-y, like enabling the block editor and creating some custom blocks. We also rely on Jetpack for a number of things, which if you haven’t tried, is definitely worth your time as it’s...
Mixing Colors in Pure CSS
16.11.2020
Red + Blue = Purple… right?
Is there some way to express that in CSS? Well, not easily. There is a proposal draft for a color-mix function and some degree of interest from Chrome, but it doesn’t seem right around the corner. It would be nice to have native CSS color mixing, as it would give...
DealDefi Network Presale is Now Open to the Public
16.11.2020
PRESS RELEASE. The DealDefi network is a scalable heterogeneous blockchain for lending/borrowing & marketplace decentralized finance. The DealDefi Network prides itself in four major unique features; – Minimum or no gas fee on transactions, decentralization, privacy and fast/instant...
Crypto in 2021: Institutions Prefer Bitcoin, Retail Open to Altcoins
15.11.2020
2020 has been the best year for cryptoasset investment since 2017, while there’s even an argument that it’s the best year ever, given that the growth of the crypto market seems steadier and more stable this time out. But what about next year?
For the most part, 2021 is shaping up to be almost...
Henry Ford’s Energy Standard: A 100-Year Old Bitcoin Prediction
14.11.2020
Henry Ford. On December 4, 1921, The New York Tribune published a story detailing a plan by inventor Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, to replace the existing gold-backed currency system into one based on an “energy currency.”
This article delves into Ford’s ambitious plan and...
Bitcoining, Bulling, Billing, Banning and 20 Crypto Jokes
14.11.2020
The week opened with major Covid-19 vaccine news, followed by bitcoin and altcoins dropping, but then bitcoin smashed through USD 16k. Meanwhile, Bill Miller and JPMorgan’s analysts made bullish statements on BTC, Ray Dalio said governments would ban it while the Cryptoverse disagreed, and Kraken...
SWIFT-based FATF Rules Poor Fit for Crypto Industry, Says V20 Speaker
14.11.2020
A speaker at the V20, a crypto conference held parallel to G20 summits, have suggested that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) so-called Travel Rule and accompanying guidelines may not be fit for purpose – and may be based on outdated, centralized models.
The Travel Rule is part of a set...
A Bitcoin Multisig Primer: How Does it Work & What You Need To Know
12.11.2020
Bitcoin (BTC) multisig wallets provide an added layer of security for large bitcoin holders as they require more than one person to sign a transaction.
In this article, we will explore what multisig BTC wallets are, how they work, and discuss their most pressing pros and cons.
Understanding...
The Carbon Project Presale Opens to the Public
12.11.2020
PRESS RELEASE. Carbon is a social crypto hub, slated to launch in January. It will bring your day-to-day crypto experience into one awesome place, while rewarding you at the same time. Fully encrypted data that’s as decentralised as you want it to be. Carbon includes features such as...
WhiteBIT Exchange Offers Margin Trading and Up to 30% APR on Smart Staking
10.11.2020
Are you looking for a platform with advanced crypto trading capabilities, top-notch security and high liquidity? WhiteBIT exchange offers a margin trading terminal, smart staking and many other features and advantages. As part of its user-centric approach, WhiteBIT also supports withdrawing up to...
Crypto Gaming Pioneer Cloudbet Officially Launches in Argentina
10.11.2020
PRESS RELEASE. Cloudbet, the pioneering crypto casino and sportsbook, has officially launched an Argentina-focused service in response to the country’s surging interest in bitcoin and crypto gaming. The platform has unveiled a country-specific site and blog to help Argentinians learn more...
Bitcoin Global Launches P2P Crypto Trading App for Mobile Devices
9.11.2020
Peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform Bitcoin Global has launched its mobile app for iOS and Android devices. In addition to a fast and anonymous way to buy and sell digital assets for fiat, the mobile app features a secure wallet, access to a referral program and more. P2P Crypto Trading...
Crypto Regulation in 2021: The Piecemeal Approach & New Winds
8.11.2020
2020 may have been a big year for cryptoassets, but crypto’s regulatory puzzle is far from complete. Many major nations haven’t yet introduced specific legislation or regulatory guidance that covers the sector as a whole, while others are taking a step-by-step approach.
According to industry...
Watch Decentralized Insurance As Another Emerging DeFi Trend
7.11.2020
Source: Adobe/H_Ko
Decentralized finance (DeFi) is about more than just lending and borrowing. While platforms such as Maker (MKR) and Compound (COMP) account for the lion’s share of the total value locked (TVL) into the entire DeFi ecosystem, decentralized insurance networks are also increasing...
Elections, Votes, Polls, Choices and 20 Crypto Jokes
7.11.2020
A new crypto month started, and we learned that bitcoin and litecoin won October, while bitcoin mining difficulty saw its second-largest drop as soon as November begun. As nearly USD 1bn in bitcoin got moved, it turned out the US government was behind it. ETH 2.0 Phase 0 got scheduled for launch...