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Web Technologies and Syntax
24.9.2020
JavaScript has a (newish) feature called optional chaining. Say I have code like:
const name = Data.person.name;
If person happens to not exist on Data, I’m going to get a hard, show-stopping error. With optional chaining, I can write:
const name = Data.person?.name;
Now if person...
Using Markdown and Localization in the WordPress Block Editor
23.9.2020
If we need to show documentation to the user directly in the WordPress editor, what is the best way to do it?
Since the block editor is based on React, we may be tempted to use React components and HTML code for the documentation. That is the approach I followed in my previous article, which...
The FinCEN Files Show Banks Don’t Actually Care About Stopping Money Laundering
21.9.2020
The massive leak of suspicious activity reports shows how banks let the government know about likely money laundering, then go right on providing services
Publicly Listed Energy Firm Equinor Exploits Gas Flaring in North Dakota to Mine Bitcoin
21.9.2020
Just recently, the firm Arcane Research recently revealed a number of screenshots from the publicly traded energy firm, Equinor. The pictures show the multinational company leveraging natural gas flaring to power bitcoin mining operations. In recent years, using the unorthodox gas flaring scheme...
Bitcoin whale clusters show $9.8K support is now weaker despite rally
18.9.2020
Bitcoin whale clusters at $9,800 have grown in size in the past few days, indicating some whales may be preparing to sell
The Tell Tale Signs of a Scam Crypto Website: Bitcoin-Up.Live
13.9.2020
From late March 2020, when the global pandemic Covid-19 paralysed many economies, the appeal of cryptocurrencies has grown. Several statistics show increased interest from downloaded wallet apps to peer-to-peer traded volumes. In many ways, this interest in bitcoin and altcoins is evidence that...
Bitcoin and Altcoins Start To Show Signs of Fresh Increase
10.9.2020
Bitcoin price started a decent recovery wave above USD 10,250 and USD 10,300. However, BTC struggled to clear the USD 10,400 and USD 10,500 resistance levels. It is currently (08:30 UTC) trading near USD 10,250 and it might find bids near USD 10,150 in the short-term.
More importantly, a few major...
Arca to Gnosis: Show Us a Turnaround Plan or Give Investors’ Money Back
9.9.2020
In addition to wads of cash and the aura of respectability, institutions are bringing Wall Street’s activist investing strategies to crypto markets
Bitcoin Consolidates, Altcoins Show Mixed Results
8.9.2020
Bitcoin price retested the USD 10,000 support zone, but the bears failed to gain strength. BTC remained well bid above USD 10,000 and it is currently (08:30 UTC) moving higher. Having said that, the price must settle above USD 10,400 and USD 10,500 to start a steady recovery wave.
Similarly, most...
Come to Web Unleashed!
1.9.2020
(This is a sponsored post.)
Web Unleashed is a fun conference. I’ve been a number of times. I’m sure you won’t be surprised that it’s online this year, like most events.
And, hey, it’s coming up and will take place over three days, October 5-7, 2020. I’d really...
3 key metrics show bulls control Bitcoin price despite $12K resistance
29.8.2020
Bitcoin price still struggles to overcome the $12K hurdle but 3 key metrics show bulls are in control
Over $1 Billion Ethereum-Based Tokens Vulnerable to ‘Fake Deposit Exploit’
28.8.2020
A number of university researchers published a study that demystifies the “fake deposit vulnerability” in Ethereum-based smart contracts. The findings show that over 7,000 tokens worth more than $1 billion built on top of Ethereum are vulnerable to two types of attacks that exploit...
Bitcoin and Altcoins Show Recovery Signs But Facing Roadblocks
27.8.2020
Bitcoin price is still holding the USD 11,100 and USD 11,000 support levels. BTC is currently (08:30 UTC) recovering higher, but it is facing a strong hurdle near USD 11,500 and USD 11,550. If there is no upside break above USD 11,550, the price could resume its decline.
Similarly, most major...
Report: Russia Remains a ‘Key Market for Crypto,’ Commands the 3rd Largest Bitcoin Hashrate in the World
27.8.2020
The fervor for cryptocurrency assets in Russia has grown wild over the last few years. This week Xangle Research published a comprehensive report about digital currencies and the Russian environment in 2020. The study’s findings show that Russia is one of the world’s key players when...
Why Developers should Design Niche Portfolio Sites for Themselves
20.8.2020
This post will show you how to design niche portfolio sites that instantly impress prospective clients and save you the trouble in trying to find and sell them yourself.
The post Why Developers should Design Niche Portfolio Sites for Themselves appeared first on Codrops
Excessive Flooding in Sichuan Causes 20% Hashrate Losses for Chinese Bitcoin Miners
18.8.2020
Torrential downpours of nonstop rain have been wreaking havoc in China’s Sichuan province, which has caused some operations to shut down ASIC mining devices. Reports from the region show that certain areas have seen electrical shortages and the aftermath is causing quite a bit of stress...
Game Show Winner Loses $39K in Bitcoin Facebook Scam
18.8.2020
A former winner of Deal or No Deal has lost nearly $40,000 after a bitcoin investment company turned out to be a Facebook scam
Onchain Data Shows $449M Worth of Bitcoin on ETH Eclipses Offchain Competitors
17.8.2020
Onchain analytics show the number of bitcoin (BTC) held on the Ethereum blockchain has been multiplying at an extremely fast rate since the end of May. On Sunday, August 16 there’s approximately 38,021 BTC on Ethereum or roughly $449 million stored in synthetic bitcoin protocols like Wbtc...
Bitcoin ‘Whale Clusters’ Show $14K as Pivotal for BTC Price Bull Run
16.8.2020
Whale clusters show the $12,000 to $14,000 range is a key area for Bitcoin in the near-term, according to one popular analyst
Andreas Antonopoulos: Hex Team Offered Me 10 BTC to Speak Well of Their Token
15.8.2020
Andreas Antonopoulos says he was offered 10 BTC for an interview with the objective to show that Hex is not a scam. The alleged offer comes as Hex proponents battle persistent Ponzi allegations. Antonopolous, an influential cryptocurrency advocate, also reveals the offer was on condition he does...