So, the SEC punted again. Big surprise. For one, they’re kicking the can down the road on Grayscale’s Ethereum ETF, which would let you earn staking rewards. Now suppose that they decide to wait until June 2025 to announce it. Life goes on as the world continues to turn, but...
Coinbase’s possible staking ETF has the entire crypto community abuzz. Yet Southeast Asia, with its rapidly developing tech scene and hunger for disruption, should be best positioned to reap the rewards. What if this apparently good news were actually a major drag on the region’s natural growth over the long...
Envision a massive continent full of young pioneers, where decentralized finance (DeFi) could allow Africans to leapfrog over established banking systems. Imagine a future where African entrepreneurs can access capital directly, circumvent bureaucratic red tape and develop innovative solutions specifically for their communities. This is the exciting potential of DeFi...
So, Purpose Investments, the firm behind Canada’s first Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, recently launched an ETF that invests in Solana (SOLL). Big deal, right? Maybe. Maybe not. While everyone's busy patting them on the back for "innovation," I'm asking, is this actually a good thing for Southeast Asia? Or are...
Look, I get it. The promise of easy money lures in thousands more with the fantasy of rescuing them from poverty. Of course, this draw is particularly powerful in Africa, where opportunities can seem scarce. Mr. Harris is incredibly passionate about the powers of the blockchain and fintech to empower...
The reality that Bitcoin is still at about $85,000 isn’t simply another line on a moving chart. It's a foundation. This new visual financial map will be the bedrock to that strong foundation. This is particularly crucial in Africa, where the former process has consistently failed the people time and...
The gut-wrenching story of the St. Francis woman who lost $80,000 to a cryptocurrency scam is not just a tragic but cautionary tale. It should act as a flashing red light warning us all. At the same time, it shines a light on the crypto industry’s murkiest corners. Wicked smart...
This past April, a St. Francis woman was bilked out of $80,000 through an online crypto scam she discovered on Facebook. Eighty. Thousand. Dollars. Let that sink in. It would be all too easy to write this off as the bad luck of another, a warning marker for the gullible....
$110 million. That's the size of the bearish bet currently weighing down Ethereum's price, with many expecting a plunge to $1300. You would be wrong, because you’d be thinking, “Just another day in crypto. I think there’s a much deeper and more consequential story at play than just ordinary market...
Ted Cruz. Just the name itself fills our heads with the images of back room deal making, hard core Rick Santorum-style conservatism, and today crypto advocacy. Hang on for just a minute before we start to worship him as our digital messiah. Southeast Asia’s accelerated crypto adoption requires that we...
The United States Senate recently convened a hearing on the growing universe of cryptocurrency. In doing so, they highlighted the desperate need for regulation in this emerging frontier. Here are some of the most important highlights that emerged through the conversations. They each noted the challenges, opportunities, and possible future...
The market of cryptocurrency day trading is a whirlwind, chaotic and always on the move. Quick reflexes, and even quicker algorithms. Thanks to new, advanced AI tools such as ChatGPT and Grok, traders are experiencing the most powerful insight and automation they’ve ever seen. Kwame Nkosi, a blockchain commentator, balances...
AI tools such as Grok are quickly becoming indispensable tools for crypto traders. They serve as a guide for traders to understand the volatility and nuances of the market. These platforms help traders cut through the noise, gain early sentiment alerts, and make informed decisions faster in the 24/7 world...
The Senate Banking Committee met recently to discuss the rapidly growing, but highly confusing, world of crypto regulation. This upcoming meeting could not be more important at this moment in history. American consumers are losing billions to crypto scams as well, and the U.S. is lagging other countries in establishing...
Monero (XMR), the most prominent privacy-focused cryptocurrency, is trading at roughly $327 USD. Its popularity has soared, driven by a rising appetite for transactions beyond governments’ watchful eyes and increasingly repressive regulatory landscapes. The worldwide development of cryptocurrency use and adoption has only accelerated in 2025, strengthening Monero’s lead on...
The stablecoin market is ever-changing, but it presents an exciting new bridge between the world of traditional finance and the digital asset space. USD pegged stablecoins Tether (USDT) is still the big winner, with a market cap of $159.1 billion. Hot on its heels is USDC (USDC) with a hefty...
The cryptocurrency market is a bigger, hotter and noisier world right now. As per CoinMarketCap data, its aggregate market value has skyrocketed to around $3.67 trillion. Much of this increase is driven by optimism on policy shifts and significant spot ETF inflows. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, has jumped close to...
Bitcoin just recently passed $113,000, sending shockwaves of enthusiasm and speculation throughout the cryptocurrency world. Kwame Nkosi, a veteran blockchain geopolitical analyst, explains the essential drivers behind this crazy rally. He shines a light on risks on the horizon that every investor should be keeping an eye on. As BlockchainShock.com...