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Goldman Sachs Doubts Bitcoin as Store of Value Citing Environmental Problems and ‘Lack of Real Use’
29.4.2021
Global investment bank Goldman Sachs is questioning whether bitcoin can be a long-term store of value and digital gold. The firm’s analysts cited various issues with the cryptocurrency, such as environmental problems, “lack of real use,” and competition from other...
New WWF Project To Use NFTs to Save Animals
27.4.2021
While some skeptics criticize non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for their alleged carbon footprint, an unusual partnership has emerged.
This time, Carbonbase, a Hong Kong-based greentech start-up that leverages emerging technologies to reduce emissions for individuals and enterprises, has partnered with...
Iran Authorizes Banks and Currency Exchangers to Use Cryptocurrencies to Pay for Imports
27.4.2021
The Central Bank of Iran has authorized banks and currency exchangers to use cryptocurrencies mined by licensed crypto miners in the country to pay for imports. Meanwhile, a bill is being drafted to provide regulatory clarity regarding crypto-related activities. Using Cryptocurrencies to Pay...
5 Ways to Get More Bookings from Your WordPress Website
26.4.2021
Want to empower your website visitors to schedule their own appointments or secure their spot at your next event? Use the Amelia WordPress plugin to get more bookings today.
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2 Turkish Crypto Exchanges Investigated for Fraud After Central Bank Bans Cryptocurrency Use for Payments
25.4.2021
Two Turkish cryptocurrency exchanges are being investigated by the authorities in Turkey after they abruptly halted trading. The authorities have blocked access to the bank accounts of the second exchange and detained four people so far. Sixty-two people have been detained in connection with...
Is it Hard to Use a Hardware Wallet?
23.4.2021
The text below is an advertorial article that was not written by Cryptonews.com journalists.
Getting a hardware wallet makes Bitcoin easy
Think back to the last time you bought Bitcoin. Did you finish the purchase, or did you leave your coins on the exchange wallet, with no idea who has the keys...
Nigerians Shun Local Currency— Seek to Protect Wealth From Inflation and Currency Depreciation with Foreign Currency
23.4.2021
Nigerians are thought to be accumulating foreign currencies which they believe will protect their wealth from the naira’s volatility as well as the surging inflation. Further, as a research paper in a journal published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) found, Nigerians’ use...
Facebook-Backed Crypto Diem Updates Launch Plan — Will Take a ‘Phased Approach’
21.4.2021
The cryptocurrency proposed by social media giant Facebook is gearing up to launch using a “phased approach,” its co-creator explains. The Diem Association, which oversees the crypto’s development, has been in talks with regulators to obtain a license. Diem Updates Launch Plan...
How to Add a Double Border to SVG Shapes
21.4.2021
Let’s say someone asks you to add a double border to some random geometric SVG shapes. For some reason, you can’t use any graphic editor — they need to be generated at runtime — so you have to solve it …
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Lepricon Announces Use of Chainlink VRF in the upcoming Pot O’ Gold NFT Draw
20.4.2021
One of the most primary features of blockchain tech is the fair play it facilitates in lotteries and games. A real-life example of the same will be facilitated when Lepricon will use Chainlink VRF in the Pot O’ Gold NFT Draw. Speculations regarding unfair plays in lotteries and draws are a norm...
South African Crypto Platform Revix Raises $4.1 Million
20.4.2021
The South African cryptocurrency investment platform, Revix, has reportedly raised about $4.1 million from its latest capital raise round. According to the firm, part of the raised capital will be used “to launch Revix’s mobile application, a variety of Fourth Industrial Revolution...
9 Awesome Multipurpose WordPress Themes To Use in Your Projects
20.4.2021
Finding the right multipurpose WordPress theme that best suits your needs is not an easy task. Here are 9 high-quality themes to get you started.
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CSS Smooth Scroll
19.4.2021
Improving the user experience of web applications has always been a priority of mine. I always come back to the same though I’ve had for 20 years: “users expect a web app to work — let’s make the app a joy to use.” Over the years we’ve employed JavaScript...
China aims to let foreigners use digital yuan at Winter Olympics in 2022
19.4.2021
China wants to allow foreign athletes and visitors to use the county’s digital currency during the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022
Leading Bitcoin Payments Processor Bitpay Joins Crypto Patent Alliance COPA
18.4.2021
The world’s largest provider of cryptocurrency payment services, Bitpay has announced the company is joining the Square-founded crypto patent effort the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA). Bitpay has been working with blockchain products since 2011 and the firm will share open-source projects...
Kenyan Fintech Startup to Use Stablecoins to Transfer Universal Basic Income Payments to African Refugees
17.4.2021
Kotani Pay, a Kenya based digital currency on and off-ramp service provider, has entered into an agreement wherein it will enable the transfer of universal basic income (UBI) payments to African refugees. Working in conjunction with the Refugee Integration Organisation (RIO) and Impact Market,...
Turkey Bans Cryptocurrency Use for Payments as Local Currency Plunges
16.4.2021
The Central bank of the Republic of Turkey has issued a cryptocurrency regulation prohibiting the use of cryptocurrencies for payments of goods and services. From the end of this month, crypto assets cannot be used directly or indirectly as a means of payment in the country and no service can...
Outriders Could Really Use A Self-Revive
15.4.2021
Outriders is a game about balance, but it’s not always finely balanced. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the game’s revive mechanic, which is seriously biased toward players of the game’s cooperative mode.Read more
The Importance of Career Laddering
15.4.2021
The title of this article is misleading. It’s not actually very important for an Engineering Manager to use career laddering, per se, or my process. It is, however, very important that an Engineering Manager is clear with their employees…
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Building a Settings Component
14.4.2021
This is a tremendous CSS-focused tutorial from Adam Argyle. I really like the “just for gap” concept here. Grid is extremely powerful, but you don’t have to use all its abilities every time you reach for it. Here, Adam …
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