With their new measures, Canada has taken a strong stance in the cryptocurrency industry. It was the first to launch Solana (SOL) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with staking capabilities. Today, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) approved the move. As a result, retail and institutional investors alike can enjoy Solana’s robust...
Most experts have quickly come to call this situation “Trade War 2.0.” This new phase has focused on the emergence of high-added-value sectors, mainly technology and pharmaceuticals. Consequently, investors are experiencing heightened market volatility and uncertainty. BlockchainShock.com provides an in-depth analysis of how these tensions are impacting both cryptocurrency and...
Jerome Powell’s like a kid with a hammer— everything that walks looks like a nail. Interest rates up, crypto down. That's the narrative, right? We watch Bitcoin shake at every sign that the Fed plans on pushing off further rate cuts. Focusing only on Powell’s hammer would miss a much...
Let’s not kid ourselves, the crypto space is intimidating, confusing and yes, even scary sometimes. It seems like every other day there’s a new coin, a new hack, or a new regulatory scare. You understand the promise and you’ve read those articles on early adopters cashing in on windfalls. The...
Alabama's recent crypto cold feet – the postponed votes on HB482 and HB484 – isn't just about investment strategy or government transparency. It’s a possible stumbling block on the way to greater economic opportunity, particularly for those whose voices are too frequently marginalized. Are we really thinking about who misses...
We know that the world of cryptocurrency can be confusing and overwhelming, particularly for those just entering the ecosystem. Ideas such as staking, validators, and blockchain protocols generally make that introduction more intimidating. With the introduction of groundbreaking financial products such as the SOLQ ETF, you too can explore the...
Despite the rise of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, Alabama’s overall approach to it has been slow, but intentional and measured. Our Alabama lawmakers are continuing to watch the technology and its effects closely. Unlike in many other states, they are being cautious and deliberate before jumping into the deep end...
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) are working towards regulatory certainty for crypto-themed investment funds. Their benevolent intervention may, accidentally, provide a death knell to the blossoming fintech ecosystem on the continent. It’s time to discuss if a one-size-fits-all regulatory approach really does serve the best interests of the global financial...
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) are formalizing their approach to crypto investment funds, moving away from case-by-case exemptions to concrete rules. It's simple. Global regulatory shifts, even those originating in North America, ripple outwards, impacting the strategies and ultimately the fate of Southeast Asia's burgeoning tech sector. Action by the...
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have announced their intention to make amendments to the current fund regulations. In particular, these changes will add new detailed provisions tailored to crypto funds. These changes are intended to formalize practices that have already been in place via the prospectus review and approval process...
The cryptocurrency market, now consisting of thousands of different digital coins, has expanded exponentially since the advent of Bitcoin in 2009. Each cryptocurrency is designed with specific purposes. From Bitcoin, which is used as digital gold and for payments, to Tether, a stablecoin pegged to the USD for stability, and...
The world of cryptocurrency, with its promise of decentralized finance and borderless transactions, has unfortunately attracted a darker element: cross-chain crypto crime. To Eleanor Brooks, a veteran blockchain researcher, that’s a significant increase in trafficking operations taking advantage of all blockchains’ interoperability. Recent reports indicate a staggering $21.8 billion has...
Consider the Filipina domestic worker in Singapore who may work herself to the bone just so she can send remittances home to her family. Exorbitant fees and agonizing delays devour each remittance. This bittersweet truth hits hard for millions of food producers and consumers throughout the region. Could XRP be...
So, Bitcoin's in a "greed phase," huh? The Fear and Greed Index looks like it’s just turned green, everyone’s predicting $100,000 and the air feels ripe with easy money. But before you mortgage the house and YOLO into crypto, let’s pump the brakes and have a frank discussion.Who's Really Buying...
XRP has been one of the most talks about cryptocurrency lately, and multiple catalysts indicating XRP could lead the next price surge have surfaced. Kwame Nkosi unpacks the technical indicators and whale accumulation driving this bullish outlook. In addition, he cautions against ignoring future dangers in this new terrain.Technical Indicators...
Michigan, literally the Great Lakes State, is jumping into the deep end of the cryptocurrency and Web3 tech pool. Crypto mining operations are popping up all across the state. They can be as small as hobbyists tinkering in their basements or as great as industrial facilities using enough electricity to...
The excitement around stablecoins is at a frothy hype cycle high, propelled by huge funding rounds and estimates of billions in projected growth. All told, legitimate excitement surrounds these digital currencies and their capabilities to transform the payments landscape. Or will they continue to be a mostly niche asset even...
Forget the tired narratives about Bitcoin's volatility. That’s not the real crypto revolution. The real crypto revolution isn’t about getting rich quick. It’s about building a future where inclusive finance creates prosperity for all. In Southeast Asia, it’s a future that’s being built on stablecoins. We're talking about unlocking a...