That Bitcoin spike you noticed on Sunday, reaching $87,248.71? Don't just see numbers. See potential. See Africa. Wall Street goes wild over ETF inflows—step forward BlackRock’s IBIT with its paltry $45.5 million—pocket change! At the same time, a more exciting, transformative story is taking place on the African continent. It’s...
Bitcoin’s returned above $87,000 as of late Sunday night, April 20th, 2025. We’ve introduced pumps in the past, so why should you pay attention to this one? Here’s why I believe it’s different, and what I’m keeping a close eye on indicatively.Institutional Money Is Actually HereThis is not 2017’s FOMO...
Bitcoin has once again made headlines, searching the $87,000 barrier and capturing the eyes of institutional investors and enthusiasts. This astounding run comes on the heels of a significant correction that dropped values to near $74,000 earlier in the month. BlockchainShock’s analysis shows that a tidal wave is in progress....
The whispers are getting louder. Recession. Bitcoin crash. What does all of this even mean for Africa? You see the lead stories and the flashing red clocks. As Bitcoin crashes back down to earth, the US economy hangs in the balance. For those in the West, it’s a potential portfolio...
With Bitcoin’s stellar recent performance, the debate as to whether or not it’s a viable safe-haven asset has raged on. A recent, massive crash in value, along with macroeconomic conditions has caused some to wonder if Bitcoin is ultimately doomed. This decline happens even as other typical safe-haven investments, like...
The storm clouds are gathering. Recession whispers are turning into full blown shouts. At the same time, the Fed’s effort to curb inflation without triggering a recession is fueling concern. You can read about the reaction in bond yields here. You know it in your heart, and your wallet is...
As you might have heard, the crypto-market is experiencing a topsy-turvy time period. Subdued expectations have weighed on cryptocurrency markets even as Bitcoin’s price swings wildly amid rising fears of a US recession. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the circumstances that triggered Bitcoin’s sudden downturn. Alongside...
The cryptocurrency market has a lot of potential for growth. It poses great dangers that can lead to devastating financial losses for unsuspecting consumers. Recently, oil engineer Tzoni Raykov found himself stuck in an infuriating predicament. As a result, he lost $1,500 worth of USDC coins due to what should...
Charles Schwab, a behemoth in traditional finance, is fronting plans to bring a spot cryptocurrency trading platform to market. This potentially aggressive play would have significant positive repercussions for the market overall and retail investors in particular in the coming 12 months. Such a development is set to further engender...
Schwab's eyeing Bitcoin. April 2026. That's the target Rick Wurster, Schwab's CEO, has put on the calendar for potentially offering spot Bitcoin trading to its clients. Or a 400% increase in visits to their crypto microsite? That’s the new climate-proof siren song of investor interest, it seems. Is this a...
Southeast Asia. Imagine an entire region teeming with young, energetic, tech-savvy potential recruits. They're absolutely ripe for disruption and poised to be awoken in the crypto age! The SEC had a golden opportunity to lead and embrace innovation, but it failed to do so. Instead of this, it decided to...
Bitcoin hitting $95k? It's the question on everyone's lips. We know you’re reading the headlines, looking at the charts, and hyperventilating over the predictions. And sure, the usual suspects are being trotted out: easing US-China trade tensions, juicy BTC-spot ETF inflows, maybe even a pro-crypto nod from SEC Chair Atkins....
The crypto market is a ripe ecosystem for hot takes and wild predictions. Recently, an executive of CryptoGuard caught expert’s attention by predicting that XRP price will reach $1,000. This ambitious target has led to much discussion and speculation across the crypto space. BlockchainShock will be following this prediction very...
The crypto community can’t stop talking about XenDex ($XDX), a new decentralized finance (DeFi) project developed on the XRP Ledger. And indeed, its presale has absolutely sparked a huge demand, with 20% of the total tokens already sold within only the first day! This rapid uptake has led many to...
Southeast Asia. The country of stunning temples, colorful street cuisine—and now, according to some, the latest frontier for DeFi world conquest. XenDex ($XDX), with the wind in its sails powered by the XRP Ledger, could be the one to ignite. The presale lit the dogs on fire, with more than...
Matthew Brienen, COO of CryptoGuard, throws a massive number out there: XRP to $1,000 within a decade. He’s going all in, putting 50% of his crypto portfolio on XRP. And look, everybody loves a great moonshot story in crypto. Before you remortgage the homestead and load up the family into...
Matthew Brienen, COO of CryptoGuard, believes that XRP can go as high as $100, even $1,000 over the next 10 years. And you know what? I’m here for it! Never mind the pessimists still grasping at old financial paradigms. So why expand this to all of Southeast Asia, and why...
As things develop, the $XDX presale of XenDex is a scaly topic that has analysts anticipating a fast sell-out. More than 20% depleted in the first day? That's a rocket launch. Before you hit the brakes, let’s examine the evidence. As an experienced blockchain researcher, I am here to help...