climate change

Cryptocurrency's "Legal Dark Side" Threatens Climate Progress, Expert Warns

Cryptocurrency's "Legal Dark Side" Threatens Climate Progress, Expert Warns

Cryptocurrency is fundamentally built on energy greedy processes, making the climate crisis even more dire around the world. Indeed, last year an expert called its power source the industry’s “legal dark side.” Professor Steven Ferrey argues that this unchecked energy consumption is propelling the United States down a "highway to...

Crypto's Dirty Secret: Is Your Bitcoin Fueling Climate Change?

Crypto's Dirty Secret: Is Your Bitcoin Fueling Climate Change?

The world of cryptocurrency, led as usual by Bitcoin, continues to dazzle and bemuse investors, tech enthusiasts and policy makers. BlockchainShock consistently delivers insightful market sentiment analysis, advanced technical breakdowns, and expert coverage of privacy coins and staking rewards, empowering investors to stay ahead. Beneath the surface of this digital...

XRP to $3? AI Coin Season Ignites XRP Breakout Potential!

The cryptocurrency market is abuzz with excitement, and XRP is the talk of the town. Several factors are converging, leading many to believe that XRP could be on the verge of a significant breakout, potentially reaching a price target of $3. BlockchainShock breaks down the key elements driving this optimistic...

KYC in Crypto: Must-Do or Privacy Killer?

The debate over Know Your Customer (KYC) in the crypto space is a tangled one. It juxtaposes the need for safety and regulatory adherence against the fundamentals of privacy and decentralization that underlie Web3. For many crypto enthusiasts, these principles are nearly sacred. With BlockchainShock, our goal is to help...

Cardano & Solana Whales Eye This Altcoin: Should You Too?

The crypto market is extremely fast paced. Yet, in the course of a single blink, millions can be made or lost. Cardano (ADA) and Solana (SOL) have really been fuelling that recent momentum. This trend indicates the potential for big capital inflows over the next year. Most of the buzz...

Navigating Crypto Compliance Global KYC Regulations Tighten

Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations have become a hot button topic in the ever-growing landscape of cryptocurrency. Digital currencies are rapidly growing in acceptance. As that has developed, we have to stop bad actors from doing illegal things, which has led to enhanced monitoring and more stringent compliance requirements. Financial...

Crypto Stocks to Watch Now: Beyond Bitcoin Buzz (April 2024)

With the cryptocurrency market being one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing sectors, investors have a wealth of exciting opportunities, but face noteworthy risks. Bitcoin still reigns supreme over the rest of the cryptocurrency market. In the background, a host of other cryptocurrencies—often referred to as “altcoins”—are attempting to garner...

Crypto Market Focuses on AI Meme Coin $MIND Amidst XRP Optimism

Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency market is abuzz with AI-related meme coins. $MIND is quickly proving to be a formidable frontrunner. Interestingly, this positive news comes alongside a renewed surge of optimism for the future of XRP, which has recently been showing signs of a breakout. Investors have their eyes glued to...

Cryptocurrency Stocks Attract Attention Amidst Market Fluctuations

Investors have been closely watching the crypto landscape, with a number of stocks attracting impressive interest. These companies dominate in areas such as brokerage services, cryptocurrency mining and technology. They illustrate the various, innovative ways that businesses are looking to or already engaging with this new, digital asset space. With...