BTCFi, or Bitcoin Decentralized Finance, bears the burden of its potential. It hearkens back to Ryan Chow’s ambitious plan to beat Ethereum DeFi. A $2 trillion valuation? It's a seductive number, especially when you consider Bitcoin's colossal, yet largely dormant, market cap. We’re not joking when we say that digital...
The world of decentralized finance (DeFi) is constantly evolving, and a new contender is emerging to challenge Ethereum's dominance: BTCFi. Ethereum has historically been the dominant platform for DeFi applications. With Bitcoin’s massive market cap and groundbreaking work from builders such as Solv Protocol, an opportunity is developing for a...
Okay, let's talk real talk. We've all seen the headlines about Bitcoin. We've heard the buzzwords: DeFi, Web3, blockchain. What does it really mean for you, particularly if you’re charting those unbanked waters of Southeast Asia’s financial ecosystem. Today I’m here to tell you it’s a lot bigger than that—bigger...
VanEck, a well-known asset management firm, has recently filed for a BNB ETF in the United States, marking a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency investment landscape. If successful, this move would be the first of its kind to bring a spot BNB ETF into the US market. It would provide...
Let’s get down to VanEck’s proposed BNB ETF. It’s causing quite a stir, especially with the so-called staking feature. A US listed ETF that is *really* paying yield on your BNB sounds enticing, right? Don’t dive in just yet and that would be dangerous! Let’s take a moment to pump...
Southeast Asia's tech scene is exploding. Whether it be booming fintech startups in Singapore, or the mobile-first revolution in Indonesia, the region is starving for innovation. Crypto isn’t just some trend; it’s a potential economic lifeline for millions. VanEck’s proposed BNB ETF would be a major breakthrough for Southeast Asian...
Cryptocurrency world is rife with gossip and conjecture. Yet earlier this month, one of the coolest ones did just that — Donald Trump would apparently like to start staking Ethereum (ETH). While the veracity of this rumor remains unconfirmed, it highlights a growing trend: the increasing popularity of staking, particularly...
So, everyone's talking about staking. Even, allegedly, Donald Trump. Let's be clear: whether or not Trump is actually staking ETH is almost beside the point. The excitement is palpable, and platforms are launching left and right claiming to help you earn passive income with minimal effort. But before you jump...
Alright, time to deal with the crypto-related elephant in the room. Or, as rumor has it, Donald Trump—yeah, that Donald Trump—could be getting into ETH staking. He might just be test driving the waters, or maybe ultimately going all in! We’re referring to an unsubstantiated $48 million through World Liberty...
Investors and crypto enthusiasts alike are concerned with the growing industry focus on environmental sustainability. You can’t overstate how critical this area is getting for them. BlockchainShock’s mission is to deliver deep, thoughtful analysis of these projects and GRASS is certainly one worth unpacking. GRASS aims to be the first...
Southeast Asia. A region bursting with life, struggling with pollution, and now, potentially, the testing ground for a new kind of crypto. GRASS, they're calling it. Green Asset Solutions and Sustainability. Catchy, right? In a world drowning in greenwashing, is this really a step forward, or just another shade of...