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Serverless Functions: The Secret to Ultra-Productive Front-End Teams
31.5.2021
Modern apps place high demands on front-end developers. Web apps require complex functionality, and the lion’s share of that work is falling to front-end devs:
building modern, accessible user interfaces
creating interactive elements and complex animations
managing complex application...
ADAX, State-of-the-Art Decentralized Exchange Protocol on Cardano!
31.5.2021
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com.
We are excited to introduce ADAX, a new DeFi protocol based on the Cardano network to revolutionize transactions. The weaknesses of the current proof-of-work (PoW) consensus design of the Ethereum main-net are...
Sichuan Energy Officials Plan to Meet in June to Discuss Bitcoin Mining Implications
31.5.2021
Ever since government officials in China started talking about cracking down on bitcoin mining and reiterating crypto guidelines from 2017, digital currency proponents and the media have been focused on this region. Just recently, a Chinese state-backed online publication revealed that the Sichuan...
Taproot, CoinSwap, Mercury Wallet, and the State of Bitcoin Privacy in 2021
30.5.2021
Privacy is a bit of a complicated topic in Bitcoin (BTC). While the mainstream media have often referred to the cryptoasset as a form of anonymous currency for the internet, the reality is that every Bitcoin transaction made on the base blockchain layer is completely public and stored on thousands...
Spain’s Largest Asset Managers Still Reluctant to Invest in Cryptocurrencies
29.5.2021
The biggest Spanish asset managers are still not convinced of cryptocurrencies as an asset class, and therefore have no plans to invest in the space yet. The declarations of several spokespeople linked to these companies state that, while there is a significant opportunity in the nascent...
Kyrgyzstan Seizes 2,000 Cryptocurrency Mining Devices
28.5.2021
Law enforcement authorities in Kyrgyzstan have confiscated thousands of crypto mining machines as part of a new offensive against illegal cryptocurrency mining in the country. Investigators have also identified industrial enterprises that have been supplying the bitcoin farms with electricity....
Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown Won’t Have State-Of-The-Art Online
28.5.2021
Sega’s flagship fighting game franchise returns next week with the release of Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown, yet another update to the original Virtua Fighter 5 from 2006. Ultimate Showdown sports updated graphics courtesy of the PlayStation 4, but its netcode will remain tethered to...
Horizon Forbidden West bude hra, kvůli které lidé kupují PlayStation 5
28.5.2021
Sony ve streamu speciálně věnovaném hře Horizon Forbidden West ukázalo delší hratelnou ukázku. Bohužel ovšem stále tají datum vydání
Nebraska signs law to authorize state-chartered banks to custody crypto
26.5.2021
The bill was co-authored with the cryptocurrency firm Telcoin and introduced by Republican state senator Mike Flood
Russian Lawmakers Move to Allow Crypto Payments Under Contracts
24.5.2021
Members of the State Duma are now working on amendments that will permit the use of cryptocurrency as a contractual means of payment. Digital financial assets are regarded as property under Russian law and the changes will legalize crypto payments between parties to a contract. State Duma to Amend...
Svelte for the Experienced React Dev
21.5.2021
This post is an accelerated introduction to Svelte from the point of view of someone with solid experience with React. I’ll provide a quick introduction, and then shift focus to things like state management and DOM interoperability, among other things. …
The post Svelte for the Experienced...
Election Candidates in Russia to Disclose Crypto Investments, New Bill Suggests
20.5.2021
A new bill obliging candidates running for election in Russia to declare their spending on digital assets has hit the floor of the State Duma. According to the draft, Russian politicians will be required to disclose details about every crypto purchase they and their families make, if the total...
Tether to Launch USDT Natively on Avalanche
18.5.2021
The blockchain company Tether has announced it will make available its stablecoin token as a native asset in Avalanche, a smart contract platform that has picked steam in the last year. Avalanche has a growing decentralized finance (defi) ecosystem, so this launch will most likely improve...
Six People Connected to a $36M Crypto Scam Arrested, Scheme Operated From Multiple Locations in Europe
18.5.2021
Authorities in Germany launched a massive operation that cracked down on a sophisticated crypto scam, resulting in the arrest of six people in different European countries. Initial reports state that such a fraudulent scheme stole over $36.2 million worth in virtual currencies from individuals...
State-backed digital currencies can disrupt financial systems: Report
18.5.2021
While CBDCs could help central banks address the decline in cash payments, some risk factors remain
IGN Staff Criticizes Management's Decision To Pull Article Supporting Palestinian Aid Groups
18.5.2021
Today, the IGN editorial staff published an open letter decrying Sunday’s removal of an IGN article and its associated tweet that linked to charities supporting Palestinian victims of recent Israeli violence.Read more
Brazilians Can Now Bet on President Bolsonaro’s Reelection Bid on FTX
17.5.2021
Crypto derivatives exchange FTX has launched a futures contract that allows Brazilian voters and traders in jurisdictions where the platform is available to bet on the outcome of Brazil’s next presidential election. With health and financial crises looming in the country, Jair...
US City in North Dakota Now Accepts Cryptocurrencies for Bill Payments
15.5.2021
A city in the U.S. state of North Dakota has begun accepting cryptocurrencies for utility bill payments. The city’s finance director says, “We are the first municipality in the state of North Dakota, and the third in the nation, to offer this service.” City Government Accepts...
State-Owned Swiss Bank Postfinance Launches App Supporting 13 Cryptocurrencies
14.5.2021
The banking subsidiary of the national postal service of Switzerland, Postfinance, has launched a mobile app providing clients with access to cryptocurrencies, ETFs and more. The software allows users to make payments, save funds or invest in various assets, with a commitment to a level of security...
From cypherpunk to state contracts: the changing face of blockchain
12.5.2021
Three blockchain executives discuss their work with governments in fraught political contexts, and the questions it raises about blockchain’s claim to the libertarian banner