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...
Monero (XMR), the most prominent privacy-focused cryptocurrency, is trading at roughly $327 USD. Its popularity has soared, driven by a rising appetite for transactions beyond governments’ watchful eyes and increasingly repressive regulatory landscapes. The worldwide development of cryptocurrency use and adoption has only accelerated in 2025, strengthening Monero’s lead on...
The stablecoin market is ever-changing, but it presents an exciting new bridge between the world of traditional finance and the digital asset space. USD pegged stablecoins Tether (USDT) is still the big winner, with a market cap of $159.1 billion. Hot on its heels is USDC (USDC) with a hefty...
The cryptocurrency market is a bigger, hotter and noisier world right now. As per CoinMarketCap data, its aggregate market value has skyrocketed to around $3.67 trillion. Much of this increase is driven by optimism on policy shifts and significant spot ETF inflows. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, has jumped close to...
Bitcoin just recently passed $113,000, sending shockwaves of enthusiasm and speculation throughout the cryptocurrency world. Kwame Nkosi, a veteran blockchain geopolitical analyst, explains the essential drivers behind this crazy rally. He shines a light on risks on the horizon that every investor should be keeping an eye on. As BlockchainShock.com...
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...