Akamai, a well-known name in cybersecurity and content delivery, has developed innovative techniques called "bad shares" and XMRogue to disrupt cryptomining botnets. These techniques exploit the pools’ operations and their usage of the Stratum protocol. Now that we understand all these techniques, it’s pretty simple to see how they work...
Bhutan is strategically leveraging its hydropower resources for cryptocurrency mining, aiming to invigorate its economy and address rising youth unemployment. The country's sovereign wealth fund, which controls the nation's sole power generation utility, has been involved in cryptocurrencies since 2019 and currently holds a substantial Bitcoin stash valued at over...
Last week’s dramatic plunge in the cryptocurrency market saw more than $543 million in positions liquidated. More than enough to underscore the serious risks associated with crypto trading, this event marks the … It’s particularly treacherous when you throw in market volatility, margin trading, and psychological drivers such as fear...
Qubetics has featured widely on the crypto news circuit of late…thanks to a jaw-dropping 950% pump. For those new to the cryptocurrency scene, understanding what Qubetics is, its potential, and its risks is crucial before considering any investment. BlockchainShock is committed to teaching neophytes the fundamental concepts of Qubetics. Here,...
Snorter Bot (SNORT), a new crypto presale happening on the Telegram platform. With the presale coming to an end, it is garnering considerable buzz. The project has so far garnered $1.5 million in investor commitments, indicating high demand among investors. With under 24 hours to go, would-be investors are watching...
Genesis Qubetics, Arbitrum and Cardano are coming into prominence with crypto newcomers, each offering distinctive opportunities and features. Qubetics shot to an all-time high of $4.20 within the first hour of trading. This incredible jump represented a mind-boggling 950 percent gain from its starting value of only $0.40. Arbitrum is...
Ethereum (ETH) has been on an incredible run lately, sending positive breakout signals in all directions and gaining the interest of investors and analysts across the board. Ethereum had an exceptional week, as ETH price surged by 36% in the last seven days. Just over the past month, it has...
The cryptomarket is red hot at the moment. Bitcoin is smashing through all-time highs and new altcoins such as XRP are experiencing huge bullish moves! Well-known crypto researcher Eleanor Brooks wrote this piece to understand why we’ve been experiencing a crypto rally as of late. Join her as she explores...
Bitcoin recently crossed $108,000, leading to speculation that this is the start of a new bull run. Kwame Nkosi, a long time blockchain commentator, combines healthy analytic skepticism with plain spoken clarity. Continuing into the sustainability of this rally, we hear Chris’ analysis on what’s behind this upsurge and whether...
Eleanor Brooks is a experienced blockchain researcher at BlockchainShock. She continues to critically analyze the multitude of factors fueling the recent boom in the cryptocurrency space. Her analysis gets past all that hype. What it does is provide the reader with an insider’s perspective on market forces—with special attention on...