The buzz around XRP making it to $5.2 is hitting fever pitch. Analysts are looking to moving averages, coyly referring to the movement of Bitcoin in 2013 and 2017, and casting a wave of FOMO incense. Wait just a minute before you refinance your home and invest in XRP! Let’s...
XRP is at a very interesting juncture at the moment, right now trading at $2.09. It is running into stiff resistance right under the 50-day simple moving average (SMA). The moving average was previous support during the 2024 price action. Now, it acts as an obstacle, keeping XRP from breaking...
Okay, hold up. I mean, did you just hear that Bitcoin rocketed beyond $87,000. Scratch that, it exceeded $92,000 – insane! Forget the clickbait, forget the wonkery for a second. So what does that entail, and more importantly, what does that mean for those of us in Southeast Asia.I was...
XRP is the digital asset that powers great payment solutions. It has led to mountains of speculation and analysis in recent times. Investors and traders are scratching their heads and glued to its price movement. They are waiting to see if it can pull that off at ambitious targets, including...
Since the launch of Bitcoin in 2009, cryptocurrencies have exploded in popularity, with all cryptocurrencies combined worth more than $1 trillion. The hype around the digital revolution has ensnared investors, technologists, and critics. This overwhelming body of interest is fueling a deep exploration of how it fits within our overall...
Is Bitcoin really Africa's financial savior? Crypto is going to transform the whole continent. It will bring the unbanked into the fold and usher in a new era of prosperity! But hold on just a second there. This isn’t a Cinderella story. The story promoted by many Western crypto true...
Recall that viral TikTok of that grandma in Jakarta converting her retirement savings into Bitcoin. Seemed inspiring, right? A digital revolution, which is finally bringing government back to the people! Celebrities are shilling their favorite coins. XX Headlines back home in the Philippines scream of overnight millionaires. Southeast Asia in...
The cryptocurrency market has been riding a bullish wave these days, alluring the focus of investors and crypto lovers all together. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and literally hundreds of other altcoins have reached incredible heights. This remarkable increase has raised serious conversations about what’s making it possible and plenty of predictions about...
Southeast Asia is waking up, folks! We're not just consumers of crypto anymore; we're about to mint the next crypto titan. Forget being spectators. We're entering the arena. And the name on everyone’s lips in the stadiums? BlockDAG.ASEAN's Pride, Global Stage?Let's be blunt. We’ve all lived through the Polkadots, Avalanches...
Okay, let's talk crypto. You're seeing the headlines, right? Bitcoin reaching $82,500, Ethereum skyrocketing, and altcoins like ADA and SOL going off. And our Fear & Greed Index is currently flashing “Extreme Greed.” Everyone seems to be making money. Or at least, that’s how they would like you to believe.Most...
Since then, Paul Atkins has taken the reins at the SEC, which represents a dramatically different leadership as well. If successful, this change would be a tectonic shift for Bitcoin’s future. Forget the typical bureaucratic relabeling – this is an actual paradigm shift in thinking. He is a pro-crypto advocate....
Western analysts are salivating over Bitcoin possibly reaching $92,000. Okay, fine. Let’s be honest, that’s a whole lot of yesterday’s news in Southeast Asia. We understand that Wall Street is attuned to charting lines and price targets, and the like. In contrast, Gen Z in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam...
The hype was real. When Trump first indicated a pro-crypto position (most notably with the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan that sent Bitcoin’s value skyrocketing). The reality? That’s a huge disappointment, particularly to Africa’s rapidly growing fintech market. In the process, the often-forgotten continent is again, er, forgotten. We were sold...
Southeast Asia was buzzing. You could feel it. The busy streets of Jakarta are clamorous with activity. In stark contrast, Singapore’s tech scene is abuzz with the latest wave of hopeful optimism. Bitcoin. This initiative is not only about profit. We seek financial inclusion to unshackle from the longstanding gatekeepers...
The crypto space, as we all know, is a highly speculative environment driven by sentiment. Recent events involving Donald Trump’s plan to adopt a Bitcoin reserve give us a vivid example of this phenomenon. That first announcement sent a shockwave of excitement and speculation across the country. The grizzly details...
Bitcoin enters a time of profound uncertainty after the apparent election of Donald Trump to the US Presidency. The cryptocurrency's price has seen a significant drop despite initial expectations of positive momentum fueled by Trump's pro-crypto stance and the promise of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.If you remember back in January...
The crypto market is as active and exciting as ever! Bitcoin is dancing around the $88,000 level, fueled by political uncertainty and a wave of rekindled investor excitement. BlockchainShock.com, our new home for more substantive, jargon-free, commonsensical analysis, aims to be your guide through this turbulent sea. This piece will...
The headlines scream: Bitcoin soars to $88,000! Trump rattles the Fed! Safe haven! Before you sell your home and jump into the crypto deep end, hold on just a second. The label “safe haven” is sticking to Bitcoin like it’s 2017 again, but deserves a reality check. This last point...