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Jerome Powell on CBDCs: ‘We Don’t Feel a Need to Be First’
14.1.2021
The U.S. is going slow on central bank digital currencies (CDBCs) considering the risks they may pose to the dollar’s dominance, the Fed Chair said Thursday
Finance Redefined: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it? Jan. 6–13
13.1.2021
A DeFi dev’s vent highlights why traditional investment has its merits
First Mover: Don’t Like $34K Bitcoin? Stellar, Litecoin Yet to Conquer Old Highs
13.1.2021
Though bitcoin's rally has lost some steam, many traders are still in a bullish mood – and shifting to alternative cryptocurrencies known as "altcoins" whose prices have yet to clear all-time highs from years past.
I Just Wanna Make Sure You Understand the WordPress.com Business Plan
12.1.2021
WordPress.com is where you go to use WordPress that is completely hosted for you. You don’t have to worry about anything but building your site. There is a free plan to get started with, and paid plans that offer more …
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WordPress.com Business Plan (Business-Class WordPress Hosting + Support from WordPress Experts)
12.1.2021
WordPress.com is where you go to use WordPress that is completely hosted for you. You don’t have to worry about anything but building your site. There is a free plan to get started with, and paid plans that offer more …
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Custom Black PS5s Go On Sale, Then Don't, After Website Claims "Credible Threats To [Their] Safety"
11.1.2021
Last week, a website popped up promising to sell brand new PS5 consoles that would be purchased, painted black, then resold for a $100 premium. That’s no longer going to happen.Read more
What Did These Fuckers Think Was Going to Happen
6.1.2021
After embracing violence for at least the past four years and explicitly encouraging Trump supports to swarm Washington D.C. today, Republican leaders from Ted Cruz to Don Jr. are now wringing their hands that the exact outcome many people predicted has come to pass.Read more
Crypto exchange Shapeshift integrates DEXes, relieves user KYC burdens
6.1.2021
The new DEX onramps will offer users access to new assets, as well as better liquidity and security
Don’t Miss January 2021’s Biggest, Must-Play Games You Can Pre-Order Now
4.1.2021
Most Anticipated: Hitman 3 | $60 | AmazonRead more
We Don’t Need a New Regulator to Have Better Crypto Regulation
4.1.2021
Contrary to popular wisdom, the U.S.' distributed regulatory structure is good for digital assets in the long run
The Rules of Margin Collapse
30.12.2020
Josh Comeau covers the concept of margin collapsing:
This idea might sound simple, but if you’ve been writing CSS for a while, you’ve almost certainly been surprised when margins either don’t collapse, or they collapse in weird and unexpected ways.
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Recognizing Constraints
22.12.2020
There’s a “C” word in web development that we don’t give enough attention to. No, I’m not talking about “continuous integration”, or even “CSS”. The “C” word I’m talking about is “constraints”. Understanding constraints is a vital part of building software that works the best it can in its targeted...
Don't expect Coin Center to stick up for XRP in the face of the SEC
22.12.2020
The D.C.-based think tank doesn’t view XRP in the same light as Bitcoin or Ethereum
“I Don’t Know”
21.12.2020
I’ve learned to be more comfortable not knowing. “I don’t know”, comes easier now. “I don’t know anything about that.” It’s okay. It feels good to say.
Whether it’s service workers, Houdini, shadow DOM, web components, HTTP2, CSS grid, “micro-front ends”, AVIF… there are many paths before...
Don't Run Out of Batteries Christmas Morning With 50% off This Massive 48-Pack of AAs
19.12.2020
NANFU AA Alkaline Batteries (48) | $13 | Amazon | Promo code T5E7S287Read more
Coinbase IPO: What We Know, What We Don't, and What is Speculated
18.12.2020
Source: a screenshot, Instagram/Coinbase
The Cryptoverse is expecting an event of major importance for the industry as US-based crypto exchange Coinbase yesterday finally confirmed it is preparing for its initial public offering (IPO) - but there are still multiple questions to be answered...
Don’t think Bitcoin’s supply is finite? You probably don’t understand the tech
17.12.2020
A research firm’s head recently claimed Bitcoin’s capped supply could be changed
The Power of Lampshading
16.12.2020
I enjoyed this blog post from Shawn. Lampshading is apparently the idea of a TV show calling attention to some weakness (like an implausible plot point) so that the show can move on. By calling it out, it avoids criticism by demonstrating the self-awareness. For developers, Shawn notes, it’s...
Games Made Under Crunch Conditions Don’t Deserve ‘Best Direction’ Awards
11.12.2020
Last night, The Last of Us Part II walked away from The Game Awards with seven trophies, including those for Game of the Year, Best Narrative, Best Audio Design, Best Performance (by Laura Bailey as Abby), Innovation in Accessibility, and Best Action/Adventure. Arguments can be made as to whether...
Unconventional Stock Image Sources
10.12.2020
This year, I learned that there is a wide world of free stock imagery available beyond Unsplash and Pexels. You see, I’ve been working on designing WordPress themes this year, and all images need to be compatible with the GPL. Unsplash and Pexels both have free and open licenses, but unfortunately...