Southeast Asia. To be sure, it’s a region full of promise, a digital Wild West where creativity meets possibility. It’s no wonder that we’re witnessing an overwhelming influx of AI crypto projects emerging overnight, claiming to disrupt everything from finance to supply chains. Are these companies the next Grab or...
Imagine dusty saloons, quick-draws, and fortunes made (and lost) by morning. Now, imagine that, but with lines of code instead of tumbleweeds and algorithms instead of six-shooters. That's the AI crypto market today. AI powering the blockchain AI unleashed on the blockchain is tremendously energizing. Without strong guardrails established, we...
The IRS is watching. Closely. And they’re not just tourists watching the whales anymore. They're coming for your crypto.Scrutiny Equals Innovation KillerWe've seen this movie before. Each time a potential new technology appears, the regulators are in the water like sharks smelling blood. This new IRS scrutiny as shown by...
Forget the tired narrative of Bitcoin dominance. Bitcoin may be the king of cryptocurrencies, but a not-so-quiet revolution is underway in Southeast Asia. A trifecta of digital assets stands prepared to reimagine the SME landscape. We’re seeing real utility, real impact and real opportunity for those businesses brave enough to...
That’s about to change, as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) significantly increases the enforcement of cryptocurrency investments. This action provides a powerful signal to investors on the importance of correct tax disclosure. This year, we have data that indicates a historic spike in these warning letters. Its distribution has increased...
Uncle Sam’s coming for your crypto, Southeast Asia. The IRS is increasing its crackdown, recently mailing thousands of letters warning cryptocurrency holders that they may owe taxes on their holdings. Not only are they taking on Goliath, they’re using their financial clout to play on a global scale. But Southeast...
Introduction to the TopicCryptocurrency adoption has skyrocketed over the past few years, bringing with it a new level of scrutiny from tax authorities. The IRS has dispatched hundreds of notices to individuals involved in crypto transactions, indicating a crackdown on crypto tax compliance. It's no longer a question of if...
Well, you’re considering paying your staff in crypto. Qubetics, Monero, EOS – the promises of seamless transactions, privacy, and scalability are alluring, especially when traditional banking feels like navigating a bureaucratic swamp. I get it. But before you start heading in this digital El Dorado, let’s take a step back....
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the lack of access to capital has long been an acute challenge. Yet traditional financing approaches can be exasperatingly laggard, burdened with drawn-out processes and rigid stipulations. This frequently leaves SMEs unable to access the capital necessary for them to expand and prosper, particularly...
The cryptocurrency industry is facing a growing disaster as blockchain’s built-in transparency becomes a key Achilles heel. Since 2011, hackers have drained more than $19 billion from blockchain networks. Much of this theft comes from hacking open ledgers. Easily overlooked, this transparency that was once touted as a security measure...
Southeast Asia. A market overflowing with young, entrepreneurial vigor, mobile-first adoption, and a desire for change. For too long, we’ve seen stories in the global crypto space controlled by the West & more recently China. What if that next big wave isn’t coming from where you think. What if it’s...
Render Token (RNDR) recently exploded into the minds of crypto investors, currently predicted by some to soar 71%. This analysis dives into the technical aspects that stoke this rosy prediction. It applauds the bill’s acknowledgment of the significant risks associated with investing in cryptocurrency. Kwame Nkosi, a longtime blockchain analyst,...
The extreme volatility of the cryptocurrency market was on stark display once again in recent days. Bitcoin is bracing for potential impacts from the Federal Reserve's upcoming decisions, while altcoins like CFX (Conflux) and ENA (Ethena) have experienced surprising price surges. These movements highlight the intricate balance of macroeconomic trends,...
OK, enough about how Render Token (RNDR) might be the best altcoin to buy. Let’s get back to this 71%-price-surge-predicting business. Before we dive in, a serious disclaimer: I'm not a financial advisor, and the crypto market is basically a rollercoaster designed by a caffeinated toddler. Like any price prediction,...
Perhaps it’s just us, but we’re tired of Bitcoin mired down in the malodorous $115,000 to $120,000 range. Bitcoin is the loud loser as altcoins dominate the news cycle with their sensational pumps. Open interest is at an all-time high, indicating a highly speculative market environment driven by leveraged long...
The headlines are screaming: Altcoins are surging! Forget Bitcoin, Little Pepe is mooning! dogwifhat to $5! Don’t mortgage your house just yet—step back a second. Hold off on throwing all your retirement money into the next doge coin just yet! As a blockchain researcher, I’ve watched this movie play out...
The world of cryptocurrency goes way deeper than just Bitcoin. Altcoins, or alternative cryptocurrencies, provide a wider range of investment opportunities that come with their own value drivers and associated risks. Kwame Nkosi, writing for BlockchainShock, breaks down six altcoins that have the potential for growth in 2025, providing a...
Forget the old guard. Bitcoin's got history, sure, but in the wild world of crypto, history doesn't always pay the bills. We are indeed speaking of a revolution, friends, and revolutions are almost never driven by the status quo. Now picture the kampung — Malay for village — standing up...