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The Deal with the Section Element
15.1.2020
Two articles published the exact same day:
Bruce Lawson on Smashing Magazine: Why You Should Choose HTML5 <article> Over <section>
Adam Laki on Pine: The Difference Between <section> and <div> Element
They are comparing slightly different things, but they both...
With New Regulations, Europe’s Crypto Companies May Be Running Out of Options
13.1.2020
European crypto companies are finding themselves in a changing regulatory environment. The new realities they have to deal with stem from the fifth edition of the European Union’s anti-money laundering directive. AMLD5 introduces stricter customer due diligence requirements and some in...
Is it better to use ems/rems than px for font-size?
10.1.2020
The answer used to be absolutely yes because, if you used px units, you prevented the text from being resized by the user at all.
But browser zoom is the default method for making everything bigger (including text) these days and it works great even if you use px.
But... Kathleen McMahon really...
SBI, GMO Reportedly Sign Deal with Operator of World’s Largest Bitcoin Mining Site
7.1.2020
Japanese financial services giant SBI and internet provider GMO have reportedly agreed to process crypto transactions at what is set to become the world’s largest mining site
Huobi Heats up Competition in Japan With a New Banking Deal
7.1.2020
Source: iStock/Sean_Kuma
Cryptocurrency exchange Huobi Japan has struck a partnership with Japan Net Bank, an online bank.
The deal, per a press release, will allow Huobi Japan customers to make fast yen deposits with a processing time of around 20 minutes at both Japan Net Bank itself, as well...
Japanese Education Chiefs Charged over Crypto Deal + More News
31.12.2019
Source: iStock/D-Keine
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
Legal news
Osaka prosecutors have charged Meijo Gakuin Educational Corporation executives with embezzlement...
Forex Reforms Will ‘Deal With Cryptocurrency,’ Says Chinese Government
24.12.2019
New forex reforms in China will reportedly deal with the country’s cryptocurrency policy as well
Britain Gives Green Signal to the $5 Billion Cobham Deal
23.12.2019
After a lot of speculation, the Britain Government has finally given a green signal for the sale of British defense company Cobham to a U.S. Investor. This decision has been made after the U.S. based Advent International agreed to Britain’s terms for national security. The sale is likely to...
FTX Token Rallies on Binance and Derivatives Exchange FTX Deal News
20.12.2019
Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, and Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of FTX. Source: Twitter, @SBF_Alameda
Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance invested in the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange FTX, and FTX Token (FTT) rallied.
The unspecified "strategic equity investment" into the company that...
Ethereum Foundation USD 100 Million Deal Raises Transparency Questions
16.12.2019
Source: iStock/Ivan-balvan
The waters of transparency issues have been stirred with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin saying that the Ethereum Foundation (EF) sold ETH 70,000 at the top. It was worth c. USD 100 million at the time, and less than USD 10 million today.
“I did get the Ethereum...
Bitcoin Cash 2019: Year in Review
6.12.2019
2019 is coming to an end and the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) ecosystem has matured a great deal. BCH has successfully upgraded twice this year, adding Schnorr signatures capabilities and most transactions on the BCH network are now non-malleable. Moreover, BCH has seen increased adoption this year, an...
Firefox 71: First Out of the Gate With Subgrid
5.12.2019
A great release from Firefox this week! See the whole roundup post from Chris Mills. I'm personally stoked to see clip-path: path(); go live, which we've been tracking as it's so clearly useful. We also get column-span: all; which is nice in case you're one of the few taking advantages of...
South Korea Telecoms Giant Ramps Up Blockchain Roaming Deal With China
5.12.2019
KT Corporation and China Mobile stay committed to blockchain rollout as part of a deal to boost roaming
Bifinex Deal to Enable Bitcoin-powered Mobile Phone Top-ups and More
4.12.2019
Crypto exchange Bitfinex has struck a partnership deal with Swedish cryptocurrency-powered gift cards operator Bitrefill. The agreement will let customers pay using Bitcoin (BTC) via the Lightning Network protocol – and the parties say they will begin allowing users to pay using other tokens...
Despite the Recent Slump, Crypto Prices Improved a Great Deal in 2019
2.12.2019
As far as prices are concerned, 2019’s cryptocurrency markets fared much better than the year prior. Currently, the entire market capitalization of all digital assets is hovering just above the $200 billion mark. The following is a look at the cryptocurrency market’s biggest gainers...
Having a Little Fun With Custom Focus Styles
2.12.2019
Every front-end developer has dealt or will deal with this scenario: your boss, client or designer thinks the outline applied by browsers on focused elements does not match the UI, and asks you to remove it. Or you might even be looking to remove it yourself.
So you do a little research and find...
DTE Corporate Finance Advises Titan Network on InTec Deal
28.11.2019
In a recent development, IT solutions consultancy InTec has acquired Titan Network Services for an undisclosed amount. DTE Corporate Finance acted as a sell-side consultant and advised Titan’s shareholders throughout the deal-making process. The deal is in line with the British government’s...
Charles Schwab All Set to Acquire TD Ameritrade in $26 Billion All-stock Deal
26.11.2019
Discount brokerage TD Ameritrade is all set to be acquired by Charles Schwab in an all-stock deal worth $26 billion, according to an agreement Ameritrade stockholders will get 1.0837 worth of Schwab stock for each of their shares. It reflects a 17% premium over the Ameritrade stock’s 30-day average...
Tokenized Real Estate Falters as Another Hyped Deal Falls Apart
26.11.2019
A high-profile venture between startups Fluidity and Propellr was quietly shelved this summer, underscoring the hurdles real estate tokenization faces
Restrictions Worldwide Show Why It’s Vital to Be Your Own Bank
20.11.2019
As capital controls and banking restrictions continue to affect various populations worldwide, standing in the way of individuals and their hard-earned savings, some are looking to safer options and even cryptocurrencies. Lebanon, Zimbabwe, and India are just a few of the countries to deal with...