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FinCEN leak suggests new AML measures may not go far enough… for banks
21.9.2020
The leaked documents show many banks 'enabling' money laundering
How Web 3.0 Creates Value for Users, Not Platforms
18.9.2020
There has been a Cambrian explosion of Web 3.0 apps. Let's make sure this evolution continues for decades to come
Changing Emoji Skin Tones Programmatically
17.9.2020
So, you know how many emoji have different skin tones? Emoji skin tones are extremely popular, especially over text and on social media. The raised black fist emoji (✊🏿) was voted “The Most 2020 Emoji” by Emojipedia’s World Emoji Awards.
Each tone is a modifier and many emoji...
XMR workgroup says IRS should study Monero — not try to break it
17.9.2020
Dollars are used for nefarious activities too
‘You Are Not Anonymous on Tor’ – Study Shows Privacy Network Offers Superficial Anonymity
17.9.2020
Privacy advocates are growing leery of the Tor network these days, as recently published research has shown a great number of network’s exit relays are compromised. Furthermore, on September 15, the Hacker Factor Blog published a new Tor report that shows IP addresses being uncovered....
Inclusive Design 24
16.9.2020
Totally free.
No sign-up. No registration. All sessions are streamed live and publicly on the Inclusive Design 24 YouTube channel – see the entire playlist for the event.
Quite the lineup.
I’ve got a couple of other accessibility links burning a hole in my pocket as well:
Matt Stobbs:...
India’s Crypto Bill Omitted From Parliament Agenda While New Ban Report Appears
16.9.2020
Despite much anticipation, the Indian cryptocurrency bill is not included in the list of bills to be introduced in the current session of parliament. Meanwhile, a new report of India’s government planning to ban cryptocurrency trading has emerged. Indian Government’s Cryptocurrency Plan...
Form design
15.9.2020
A very digestable guide from Geri Reid on building forms. Not the code, but the design and UX principles that should guide the code.
Working on a design system for a bank has taught [me] a lot about forms. I’ve watched testing in our labs. I’ve worked alongside experts from specialist...
Peter Brandt says he’s not picking crypto right now, in terms of opportunity
14.9.2020
He felt his money would do better in a different type of investment
5 Awesome JavaScript Promise Tricks
14.9.2020
The Promise API changed the game in JavaScript. We went from abusing setTimeouts and settling for synchronous operations to doing everything possible to leverage this new async API. Let’s check out a handful of awesome Promise API tricks! Cancel a fetch Request One problem we instantly...
Understanding Oracles In The Blockchain World - A Not-Too-Technical Primer
14.9.2020
In the world of distributed ledgers, oracles provide a link between blockchain technology and the real world.
In this article, you will be introduced to how oracles work and why they are important for the blockchain industry.
What are oracles and why are they important?
An oracle is a tool that...
Investing in DeFi? Bet on diversification, not short-term gains
13.9.2020
Several cases show us that while there are amazing opportunities for gains in the DeFi space, there are also many risks that must be considered
Tether Recovers $1 Million USDT Sent to Wrong Defi Address by Chinese Traders
13.9.2020
Tether has recovered and returned $1 million worth of USDT to a group of Chinese traders who, in error, sent the funds to a wrong decentralized finance (defi) address. On September 8, the group, going under the moniker ‘Bill,’ “accidentally” transferred the money to a Swerve...
Why we need evolutionary, not revolutionary, regulatory initiatives
12.9.2020
Clearing regulatory hurdles is important for forward-leaning jurisdictions that aim to attract the most innovative firms
Read Me!
12.9.2020
A fancy experiential essay from the team at Readymag, which is a tool for building… fancy experiential essays, about fancy experiential essays:
With all the technology addressing readability issues, it’s still design basics that distinguish a readable text from one that isn’t. Here are some...
To list or not to list, Part 2: Binance listing SUSHI was no big deal
11.9.2020
Opinion: Binance approving and listing SUSHI tokens says more about industry-wide standards rather than Binance’s policy
To list or not to list, Part 1: Binance should not have listed SUSHI
11.9.2020
Opinion: Binance ignored its own guidelines by listing SushiSwap’s anonymous and unaudited token
Defining “View Source”
10.9.2020
Last time there was a little flurry of activity around the concept of “View Source,” I did get the sense that not everyone was on the same page about what that even means. Jim Nielsen:
First, when we talk about “View Source” what precisely are we talking about? I think this is...
Standard Chartered Picks Ant, not Ripple, for New Remittance Service
10.9.2020
Source: Adobe/Игорь Головнёв
British bank Standard Chartered has teamed up with mobile financial service firm bKash and Malaysian digital remittance provider Valyou to launch the first blockchain-based cross-border remittance service in Bangladesh – choosing Chinese giant Ant Group as its tech...
SWIFT Says Criminals Prefer Cash for Money Laundering, Not Cryptocurrency
10.9.2020
A new report by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) says cryptocurrency is seldom used for money laundering activities compared to fiat or other traditional methods. Despite the perception that crypto assets are a preferred haven for illegally acquired funds...