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PieDAO Launches USD++ to Reduce Risks With ‘Unstable-Coins’
18.6.2020
PieDAO has launched its USD++ protocol, comprising a hedged basket of Ethereum-based stablecoins designed to reduce risks for long term DeFi users
CSS :is() and :where() are coming to browsers
10.6.2020
Šime Vidas with the lowdown on what these pseudo-selectors are and why they will be useful:
:is() is to reduce repetition¹ of parts of comma-separated selectors.
:where() is the same, but nothing inside it affects specificity. The example of wrapping :where(:not()) is really great, as now there...
5 Ways to Reduce Risks for Customers in Case Bitcoin Exchange Fails
3.6.2020
Amending laws to accommodate the nature of cryptoassets, tracing on-chain transactions, and prohibiting the re-use of deposited bitcoin (BTC) are some of the ways to reduce risks in case a custodian sinks, according to researchers from the Netherlands' Leiden University.
Their recent paper looks...
Tether Integrates With Plasma Sidechain to Reduce Load on Ethereum
1.6.2020
Tether has integrated the just-launched OMG Network Plasma sidechain, formerly known as OmiseGo, promising cheaper transactions as Ethereum’s fees skyrocket
Market Wrap: Derivatives May Reduce Miner Selling Pressure After Bitcoin Halving
6.5.2020
The crypto derivatives market is helping to hedge the uncertainty on which way the bitcoin market will go when miners have less revenue post-halving
Coinbase Launches Price Oracle Aimed to Reduce Systemic Risk in the DeFi Space
24.4.2020
With around a billions dollars locked in decentralized finance projects, the new data feed for cryptocurrency prices is aimed to help keep those funds secure
Digital Dollars Can Reduce Unemployment, Here’s How
23.4.2020
A blueprint for a central bank digital currency designed with a specific purpose: stopping layoffs
Building a Scalable CSS Architecture With BEM and Utility Classes
21.4.2020
Maintaining a large-scale CSS project is hard. Over the years, we’ve witnessed different approaches aimed at easing the process of writing scalable CSS. In the end, we all try to meet the following two goals:
Efficiency: we want to reduce the time spent thinking about how things should...
Sending Cash to Friends and Family Through Bitcoin ATMs Is Safer Than Crowding Bank Offices During Pandemic
16.3.2020
Transferring money over traditional channels may involve a lot of queuing in lines these days. Authorities around the world are trying to prevent large groups of people gathering in confined spaces to reduce the risk of transmitting the coronavirus infection. Remittances are a lifeline for people...
South Africa Looks to Blockchain to Reduce Unemployment
13.3.2020
South Africa’s Presidency believes blockchain could improve mining systems and reduce unemployment in the country
Collective #581
17.1.2020
Magical Rainbow Gradients * Tiny Helpers * Dark Isn't Just a Mode * Is reduce() bad?
Collective #581 was written by Pedro Botelho and published on Codrops
Federal Reserve Considers Creating a Separate Entity for Cash Injections
8.1.2020
While American President Donald Trump wages war with Iran, the U.S. Federal Reserve has continued to inject fresh capital into the hands of private banks by giving them $100 billion in overnight and 14-day repos on Tuesday. The same day, Rabobank strategist Philip Marey predicted the central bank...
Study: Blockchain Can Reduce Food Fraud By $31 Billion Within 5 Years
30.11.2019
The food industry could save up to $31 billion in food fraud savings by tracking supplies on the blockchain
The Power (and Fun) of Scope with CSS Custom Properties
27.11.2019
You’re probably already at least a little familiar with CSS variables. If not, here’s a two-second overview: they are really called custom properties, you set them in declaration blocks like --size: 1em and use them as values like font-size: var(--size);, they differ from preprocessor variables...
BRICS Nations Ponder Digital Currency to Ease Trade, Reduce USD Reliance
15.11.2019
The BRICS association of major emerging economies has discussed developing a digital currency to facilitate trade between member nations
Using GitHub Template Repos to Jump-Start Static Site Projects
4.10.2019
If you’re getting started with static site generators, did you know you can use GitHub template repositories to quickly start new projects and reduce your setup time?
Most static site generators make installation easy, but each project still requires configuration after installation. When...
Coinbase Pro’s Fees Surge 233% for ‘Lower-Volume’ Users, Whale Fees Drop
4.10.2019
Coinbase Pro wants to enact 233% maker fee for trades of $10,000 and below while giving discounts to high-volume users
Protests Led RBI to Raise PMC Bank’s Withdrawal Limit
27.9.2019
The Reserve Bank of India has relaxed the withdrawal limit of 1,000 rupees (approximately $14) it placed on a cooperative bank a couple of days ago. The central bank said it aims to reduce the hardship of depositors after many heavy protests followed its original order. Also read: Panic at 137 Bank...
How Web Content Can Affect Power Usage
18.9.2019
Because we know that all people with battery-powered devices are constantly concerned about their battery levels, and that websites are significant consumers of that battery power, we should probably think about this stuff a lot more than we do.
I'd expect the browser itself to be our main ally...
How to Reduce Your Crypto Tax Bill by Taking Out a Crypto-Back Loans
25.8.2019
The crypto lending market has been experiencing an increasing interest in the past 12 to 18 months. More and more HODLers are using their digital asset holding as collateral for fiat currency loans. While the reasons to take out loans are myriad, one of the biggest arguments for taking out...