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Andrew Yang’s ‘Freedom Dividend’ Is Not Only Unnecessary, It’s Unethical
2.11.2019
Andrew Yang has taken to Twitter in dynamic fashion as of late, advertising his universal basic income (UBI) proposal known as the “Freedom Dividend.” While throwing money at people out of pocket always generates a buzz, there’s a mathematically and ethically broken side to...
Trusted Friends Can Become Crypto Custodians With the Vault12 Platform
2.11.2019
A firm called Vault12 launched its new passkey security solution for cryptocurrency assets. Vault12 is an application that allows people to enlist their trusted friends and family members to help safeguard their assets. According to the project’s creators, the new application leverages...
A Look at JAMstack’s Speed, By the Numbers
1.11.2019
People say JAMstack sites are fast — let’s find out why by looking at real performance metrics! We’ll cover common metrics, like Time to First Byte (TTFB) among others, then compare data across a wide section of sites to see how different ways to slice those sites up compare.
First, I’d like...
China’s Central Bank Introduces Certification System for Fintech Products
30.10.2019
The People’s Bank of China, the country’s central bank, has introduced a new system for certifying 11 types of fintech hardware and software
Alec Baldwin Hired by eToro, but Baldwins are Not New to Crypto
30.10.2019
Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, eToro
Alec Baldwin was enlisted by eToro as the wind in the back of its U.S. copytrading unveiling. However, Baldwin brothers, each a celebrity in his own right, are not strangers in the Cryptosphere.
Cryptocurrency and stock trading platform eToro has one...
Why Central Banks Are Not Designed for Democracies
29.10.2019
Through their policies, central banks exert tremendous influence over the socio-economic conditions in a country and its business environment. Their decisions are so powerful that it’s obvious they are part of the government. But most people would be surprised to find out that central banks...
The Current State of Styling Selects in 2019
28.10.2019
Best I could tell from the last time I compiled the most wished-for features of CSS, styling form controls was a major ask. Top 5, I'd say. And of the native form elements that people want to style, Greg Whitworth has some data that the <select> element is more requested than any other...
Low Interest Rates Are Crushing Young People and Fueling Global Riots
27.10.2019
There are currently riots going on in Chile, Hong Kong and Lebanon. While in every place they are caused by complex local issues, there is a global problem that is an underlying trend: low interest rates which make it impossible for young people to save for their future and at the same time push...
Is China’s New Fascination With Blockchain Really Good for Bitcoin?
27.10.2019
Blockchain development has kind of become an element of the party line in the world’s largest officially communist state. The General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, Xi Jinping, recently told a Politburo meeting that the People’s Republic has to gain an edge in the emerging...
The Demand for Permissionless Freedom Is Just Getting Started
25.10.2019
Every year the world seems to be getting crazier and more people are starting to realize that it stems from oppressive government transgressions against a peaceful society. The world has noticed millions of people from France, Hong Kong, Venezuela, Indonesia and more are rising up because citizens...
How to Start a Crypto Podcast
23.10.2019
The idea of starting your own podcast is undeniably appealing. Not only do you get to sound off about a topic that’s close to your heart, but if you opt for the host-and-guest format, you get to engage in stimulating debates with interesting people. But before you rush off to order a USB...
What Role Should Central Banks Have Launching Stablecoins Like Libra?
21.10.2019
Facebook wasn’t prepared for the backlash associated with Libra. But should central banks have a role in helping the stablecoin launch — and if so, what? #Sponsored
SLP Token Ecosystem Built on Bitcoin Cash Continues to Blossom
17.10.2019
The Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) has come a long way since its inception and more than 4,900 SLP tokens have been created to date. During the last few months, SLP usage has grown significantly with people constructing various types of unique ideas that create more use cases for these token...
Report: Canada Exploring Digital Currency to Track People’s Spending Habits
17.10.2019
The Bank of Canada explores CBDC to help fight the direct threat of cryptocurrencies
6 Crypto Experts on What Would Encourage People to Use Bitcoin
13.10.2019
Adoption is one of the major points of discussion in the Cryptoverse: how much do we need bigger adoption, from whom, how to obtain it, and what effects would growing adoption have on the ecosystem? All these questions are relevant, but the answers – at least for now – remain just theories...
Lil Bubble: The Cryptosphere is a Ridiculous Place (Sometimes)
13.10.2019
Source: a video screenshot, YouTube, The Crypto Bubble
You’ve probably heard crypto anthems “All Time Lows” and “When Moon?” The person behind these parodies is called Lil Bubble, who told us that the Cryptosphere shouldn't take itself so seriously all the time. Well, with his tongue-in-cheek...
Bitcoin Cast Program Gives Guests a Unique SLP Token
13.10.2019
Bitcoin Cash has been around for quite some time, but lots of individuals are still learning about the innovative technology each and every day. One particular way people can be kept up to date with crypto-related news and learn about the benefits of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is through podcasts...
IRS to Require 150 Million Tax Filers to Disclose Crypto Dealings
12.10.2019
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has unveiled a new draft tax form used by some 150 million people in the country to file tax returns. It has a section that requires them to answer whether they have received, sold, sent, exchanged, or acquired any financial interest in any cryptocurrencies...
UNICEF Announces Cryptocurrency Fund to Support Children and Young People
9.10.2019
In a recent announcement, UNICEF stated that it would have the option to receive, hold, and distribute the contribution of cryptocurrencies in Ether and Bitcoin through its recently established UNICEF Cryptocurrency Fund. In a first for United Nations associations, UNICEF will utilize...
Bitcoin Cash Settles More Value Than ETH in Dollars Moved
9.10.2019
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) proponents have recently been discussing the amount of value participants have been sending onchain. For quite some time now, statistics show the BCH chain has been moving more money than the ETH network in terms of USD value sent per day. With extremely low network fees, a good...