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What the Web Needs Now (and how ARTIFACT is here for it)
19.7.2019
I recently had the pleasure of joining Dave Rupert, Chris Coyier, and Chris Ferdinandi on the Shop Talk Show to talk about the upcoming ARTIFACT Conference (Austin, TX on Sept. 30 – Oct. 1, 2019). ARTIFACT is an intimate gathering of web designers and developers where we discuss ways to build...
WDRL — Edition 269: Shaping up, Doing well while doing good, Single toggle buttons and the Illusion of control
19.7.2019
Hey,
it’s been already four weeks since the last edition. I’ve been on vacation for two weeks and around that, as many of you probably can relate, work is crazy. Before going off you have to finish things and when you come back, you’re overwhelmed by what happend during your absence. And...
Bitcoin and Altcoins Gaining Momentum
19.7.2019
This week was mostly bearish, with strong downward moves in bitcoin and altcoins. Recently, BTC/USD found support near the USD 9,250 level and started a strong recovery. The bulls were able to break a couple of important resistances near the USD 10,000 and USD 10,200 levels. The price tested...
Stellar Price Analysis: Stellar Takes Giant Strides to Encourage XLM Mass Adoption and Lead to a Potential Price Rise
19.7.2019
StellarX mobile wallet is now available for iOS also Stellar becomes a new collateral option for NEXO’s instant credit lines All is well that ends well, and that has come true for the Stellar token. After sluggish weeklong trends, Stellar is wrapping up the week on a comparatively high note with...
Weekly Platform News: CSS ::marker pseudo-element, pre-rendering web components, adding Webmention to your site
18.7.2019
In this week's roundup: datepickers are giving keyboard users headaches, a new web component compiler that helps fight FOUC, we finally get our hands on styling list item markers, and four steps to getting webmentions on your site.
The post Weekly Platform News: CSS ::marker pseudo-element...
Market Outlook: Crypto Bulls Rally After Bearish Downturn
18.7.2019
Since July 13, digital currency prices have dropped in value significantly, but most coins have since experienced some recovery. While many crypto supporters are optimistic on where the markets are headed, traders and analysts have noticed a bullish-to-bearish trend. BTC and a slew of other...
Collective #533
18.7.2019
Is postMessage slow? * Reduced Motion Auto-Play Video * Repo Lovers * Think in Math. Write in Code.
Collective #533 was written by Pedro Botelho and published on Codrops
Using GraphQL Playground with Gatsby
18.7.2019
I’m assuming most of you have already heard about Gatsby, and at least loosely know that it’s basically a static site generator for React sites. It generally runs like this:
Data Sources → Pull data from anywhere.
Build → Generate your website with React and GraphQL.
Deploy → Send the site to...
Get Peak WordPress Performance with Jetpack
18.7.2019
The irony of web performance is that the average page weight of a site continues to go up year after year, despite us being more aware of the problem and having more tools at our disposal to fight it than ever.
To paraphrase Seinfeld, "we know how to fight page weight issues; we just don't use...
Bitcoin and Pot Stocks: The Two Most Profitable Assets of 2019
18.7.2019
Marijuana is the dried flower of the naturally occurring cannabis plant, that’s existed on the planet for thousands of years and has been widely used through history by various cultures. The first-ever recorded use of the plant for medical reasons dates back to 2,737 BC in China when Emperor Shen...
Bitcoin vs. Ripple Price Analysis: Both Bitcoin and Ripple Starts Gaining; Full Recovery May Take Time
18.7.2019
Both Bitcoin and Ripple have shown huge price swings in the last 24 hours. Both the coins may take some more time to bounce back completely. Bitcoin and Ripple are two major coins of the current times, which have attracted the attention of a huge number of investors. Amidst all the volatility...
Money Laundering Fines Worth Billions Help Bankers Avoid Prosecution and Unpleasant Labels
18.7.2019
The recent seizure of a cargo ship owned by JP Morgan, a vessel loaded with 20 tons of cocaine according to latest accounts, highlighted the risks of banks’ involvement in illicit activities, inadvertent or otherwise. And although U.S. authorities released the MSC Gayane after the owner,...
Tim Draper Calls Indian Leadership Corrupt and Pathetic For Proposed Ban on Bitcoin
18.7.2019
The community of crypto enthusiasts all over the world is aware of the tough stance the government of India has on crypto assets. This has aggravated even more after a draft bill asking for a complete ban on crypto was leaked online on 15th July and spread like wildfire on various social networks....
Cardano vs. Ripple Price Analysis: Cardano and Ripple Unlock the Keys to Global Awareness
18.7.2019
Cardano records 7% surge within a day from $0.052 to $0.056 Ripple records 6% surge within a day from $0.29 to $0.31 Both Cardano and Ripple can be seen depicting the same price movements since last one day. The coins started trading on a low note yesterday and quickly caught up the pace to reach...
Ripple vs Ethereum: XRP and ETH Gearing Up for Much Awaited Price Recovery
18.7.2019
After a week-long bearishness, the crypto market seems to be witnessing a mild rise in its valuation. Yesterday, Bitcoin had dropped heavily below $10,000 and its price is still below $10,000 but is on the way of price recovery. Major altcoins, Ripple and Ethereum are also taking an uptrend but...
Bitcoin and Altcoins Correcting Losses But Bulls Might Face Hurdles
18.7.2019
Yesterday, we saw a downside extension in bitcoin and altcoins. BTC/USD traded towards the USD 9,000 support and it is currently correcting higher. There was a clear break above the USD 9,500 and USD 9,600 resistance levels. However, the price might face a few important hurdles on the upside near...
Neo and Ontology Partner For 'Next-Gen Internet' Project
18.7.2019
Two major Chinese public blockchain developers Neo and Ontology have partnered in order to build an open cross-chain platform and develop "the next-gen Internet."
A whitepaper regarding the interoperability solution will be released in Q3 before the platform goes live in Q4, Ontology announced....
The Slovakian Crypto Exchange “Stockpoint” Updated Design of the Platform and Simplified Cryptocurrency Trading
18.7.2019
Stockpoint cryptocurrency trading platform made changes to the interface and updated the functionality, which made crypto active trading easier and more accessible. Recent interface changes have affected many features of the platform. Now the main page offers basic cryptocurrency rates, displays...
Bitcoin and Voluntaryism – Where Libertarian Philosophy Meets Crypto
18.7.2019
For the uninitiated, voluntaryism is a philosophy based on consent. In the simplest terms it says: “If it’s not voluntary, it’s not moral.” This basic statement is often countered with “Yes, but not everyone agrees on that, some people use violence to get what they...
Ignore Crypto Twitter – Life as a Nocoiner Isn’t That Bad
18.7.2019
Crypto Twitter (CT) is filled with half-witted commentary and price predictions by so-called luminaries, maximalists, and influencers. As the price of BTC has dropped to four figures, the usual tweets from CT thought leaders has insisted that this is the last chance to buy bitcoin for under...