Spokane, Washington, has already taken a remarkable step, becoming the first city in America to completely ban crypto kiosks. The reason? An increase in crypto fraud, with people in Washington losing an astonishing $141 million just in 2023. The problem is getting worse. The FBI already reports nearly $5.6 billion...
Ninety million dollars vanished. Poof. Gone. An alleged pro-Israel hacking group named Predatory Sparrow executed a series of crypto on-chain transactions. They particularly went after Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex. The justification? Nobitex’s rumored connections to the IRGC, a Treasury-designated terrorist organization.Is it ever justified to steal in the name...
The unregulated world of cryptocurrency isn’t new to headlines filled with stories of audacious hacks and millions in stolen funds. Even the best-planned heists are prone to unexpected disasters. When that is the case, criminals are left out in the cold, without recourse, and are left to pay for their...
Spokane, Washington, recently made a big move to ban all crypto kiosks. With this decision, it joins Stillwater, Minnesota as the second city in the United States to take such a drastic, misguided step. With a unanimous vote on June 18, this is exactly what the Spokane City Council decided...
Escalating unrest in the Middle East has introduced tremendous uncertainty into global markets. In short, this political turmoil is roiling the rapidly growing cryptocurrency sector. Investors are now keenly observing how geopolitical events might impact digital assets, with many seeking safe-haven cryptocurrencies that can weather potential economic storms. As Bitcoin...
The air crackles with geopolitical tension. Israel and Iran. The news is unavoidable, and frankly, unsettling. What does all this entail for your crypto portfolio? Are you prepared for the potential fallout? While I'm not a fortune teller, and definitely not your financial advisor, I've been around the crypto block...
XRP seems to be going through a major whale activity right now, indicating reawakening interest and potential bullish momentum. The XRP Ledger is clearly booming—with major growth in both adoption and stakeholder participation. Dogwifhat (WIF) is making a comeback with increasing open interest and volume. In the meantime, SPX6900 is...
The cryptocurrency market isn’t just volatile – it’s one filled with potential for explosive growth. As we have noted previously, some digital assets sit on the cusp of momentum and promise – consistently drawing interest from retail and institutional investors alike. In this article, we take some insights learned from...
Geopolitical tension, like the recent flare-up between Iran and Israel, adds another level of unpredictability to the international financial picture. Surprisingly, these events are usually followed by a flight to safety as investors try to avoid losing valuable capital in an impending market chaos. Traditional safe havens such as gold...
Southeast Asia isn't just participating in the crypto revolution, it's about to lead it. XRP, WIF, SPX? They’re not the end point, they’re the starting point. Forget the Western narrative for a minute. This is not an attempt to simply copy Wall Street, but rather to construct a decentralized ecosystem...
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...
Traders and investors alike are abuzz with excitement in the cryptocurrency market. They’re anxiously awaiting the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. Bitcoin is trading in a narrow range. At the same time, some altcoins like CFX and ENA have made impressive moves, creating a lot of interest among...
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...