After the recent crypto market meltdown ignited by FTX contagion, Solana (SOL) has been at the forefront of the bloodbath. Escalating tensions in the Middle East added to the sell off. This conflict between Israel and Iran was the main trigger for this stormy spectacle. This new geopolitical instability, combined...
The cryptocurrency market is the opposite of predictable. Inside this chaotic terrain, meme coins like Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Pepe (PEPE) bring additional dangers. Kwame Nkosi is a long time blockchain, tech, and civic engagement commentator/business strategist. Fisher’s extensive experience allows him to know the ins and outs...
Many investors are unaware that they may already have exposure to cryptocurrency through their retirement accounts, ETFs, and investments in crypto-related companies. Kwame Nkosi, a veteran of the blockchain commentary trenches, explains this unlikely occurrence with a healthy mix of analytic precision and layman’s language. He explains erratic crypto market...
While the entire cryptocurrency market as a whole is incredibly volatile, Bitcoin in particular tends to see the highest magnitude price swings. As you may know, in the past few months, Bitcoin’s price has plummeted. Now investors are trying to figure out if they should panic or take advantage of...
In this reality, geopolitical tensions can send shockwaves through global markets, whether they be oil, stock, or even the cryptocurrency market. Recently, U.S. airstrikes have triggered a significant market reaction, leading to a liquidation cascade and leaving investors wondering about the next steps. Kwame Nkosi, a seasoned blockchain analyst, breaks...
Meanwhile, Europe is quickly becoming the new epicenter of all things crypto and the US is being left behind. This has been largely influenced by the rollout of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. This elaborate regulatory framework provides transparency and consistency throughout the European Union. At home, the US...
The cryptocurrency world is rife with myths of overnight wealth and speculation of decadent fame and fortune. Parsing out the hype from what’s real is key, especially when talking about long-term investments. Kwame Nkosi, writing for BlockchainShock, provides a refreshing dose of reality on why neither Bitcoin nor XRP will...
Overall, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index is a great starting point for gauging crypto market sentiment in the sometimes-whimsical world of cryptocurrency. As of this writing, the index remains in neutral territory meaning there is not significant fear nor are there signs of extreme greed. This calm can be...
Bitcoin’s recent price action has been a volatile yo-yo, recently battling through the perfect storm of macroeconomic, tech, and geopolitics factors. Eleanor Brooks, a long-time blockchain researcher, reported that the cryptocurrency has had trouble getting over the $110,000 resistance level recently. This challenge has been compounded by increased tension in...
The world of cryptocurrency is definitely an exciting place filled with rapid change and development. Kwame Nkosi is a frequent contributor to BlockchainShock with a mission to clear the smoke. He sets the record straight on widespread misconceptions regarding privacy, investments, and the crypto industry’s freedom-washing narrative. He brings together...
Senator Mike Lee’s “Keep Your Coins Act” isn’t just another bill bouncing around Washington. It's a quiet defense against a future where your financial life is an open book for anyone with the right access. Think about it: We're already tracked online, our shopping habits analyzed, our location data sold....
Are stablecoins really the frictionless financial future we’ve been sold, or an elaborate Trojan horse for more centralized power? The solution, I’m afraid, is worse than most people think. While Bitcoin, our digital gold, sits comfortably as a store of value – too slow for everyday transactions, like lugging gold...
I've seen it firsthand. In the dynamic, eco-friendly streets of Jakarta, to cryptocurrency they shout huzzah! It’s more than an investment, it breeds within the bamboo covered remote villages of Cambodia to the technology towers of Singapore. It's a lifeline. It's bypassing broken banking systems, slashing remittance fees that bleed...
Let’s be real, the crypto world is changing even quicker than Jakarta rush hour. Thinking Bitcoin is the king of all kings is as past-its-prime as arguing that dial-up is the superior method for going online. Times have changed and so has technology! Yeah, they were first, but first isn’t...
The Keep Your Coins Act that recently passed the House narrowly 219-210. This new legislation would help protect Americans’ privacy and their ability to self-custody their crypto assets. North Carolina Senator Ted Budd today introduced some really good new legislation. Co-sponsored by Senator Mike Lee, it aims to limit the...
Bitcoin remains one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, currently trading at $119,035.0, with a 24-hour gain of 1.7%. The wave illustrates an intense bullish sentiment for the cryptocurrency market. In fact, Ripple, Stellar, Litecoin, and others have been leading the overall past week and month’s gains among the...
I know, I know, it sounds just as thrilling as watching paint dry. Wrong. Not when you add a little Fartcoin to the picture. Paying employees in something like Dogecoin usually sounds like a bad joke, instead of a serious payroll option. This new plan turns a lot of heads,...
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has just broken above $3,400. This rally is powered by technical breakouts, institutional capital inflows, and a flood of decidedly bullish sentiment from a mainly long retail trader base. The digital asset has proven an impressive 12.06% growth in the last 24 hours...