Overall, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index is a great starting point for gauging crypto market sentiment in the sometimes-whimsical world of cryptocurrency. As of this writing, the index remains in neutral territory meaning there is not significant fear nor are there signs of extreme greed. This calm can be...
The Fear & Greed Index is currently at “Neutral.” Bitcoin's price is wobbling. People are waiting with bated breath for the next shoe to drop. As Wall Street gets lost in the technical charts, they’re missing the full picture. A democratic, green, and inclusive quiet revolution is now sneaking up...
We’ve all bitten the bait – censorship resistance, transparency, and going back home to individual sovereignty. So, before you go down the crypto rabbit hole, pump the brakes. Join us as we explore the real costs and inconvenient truths that can so easily be forgotten in the rush to adopt...
Crypto. The term bitcoin alone is enough to bring to mind visions of a digitally liberated, decentralized fortune—one completely detached from the hands of any government. And in Southeast Asia—a region eager for economic development, job creation, and technological progress—those promises have been especially tempting. Before you prepare for a...
Cryptocurrencies are changing the financial landscape as we know it, but many myths and misunderstandings still surround cryptocurrency. Here, we tackle some common misconceptions about privacy, censorship resistance, and taxation in the crypto world. Here, we take a look at the realities of networks such as Obyte, Bitcoin and Ethereum....
Bitcoin’s recent price action has been a volatile yo-yo, recently battling through the perfect storm of macroeconomic, tech, and geopolitics factors. Eleanor Brooks, a long-time blockchain researcher, reported that the cryptocurrency has had trouble getting over the $110,000 resistance level recently. This challenge has been compounded by increased tension in...
The world of cryptocurrency is definitely an exciting place filled with rapid change and development. Kwame Nkosi is a frequent contributor to BlockchainShock with a mission to clear the smoke. He sets the record straight on widespread misconceptions regarding privacy, investments, and the crypto industry’s freedom-washing narrative. He brings together...
AERO is surging. Up 80% in June alone. And now, Coinbase integration? It's tempting to jump on the bandwagon. Before you jump into the AERO ring, let us encourage you to stop and think. We’re all about being honest with you about your time and money investment! So is AERO...
Is Bitcoin really the undisputed king anymore? We’ve heard for the past decade that it’s the best store of value, the new digital gold. But let’s not kid ourselves, these days it seems more like digital decay. Hovering just above $103,000, holding onto that support like a climber on the...
Nobitex, Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, was the target of a particularly destructive cyberattack. Hackers made off with millions of dollars in stolen cryptocurrency during the attack. An Iranian cyber-hacking group, Gonjeshke Darande, or Predatory Sparrow, took credit for the attack, ostensibly a pro-Israel hacking group. The cyberattack took place against...
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...