Ethereum, the former king of kings in the realm of smart contracts and dApps (decentralized applications), has been making major technical strides. Transaction speeds have increased dramatically, or in some cases transaction costs have decreased. These benefits are an outcome of the overall upgrades such as the Merge alongside the...
Each one brings its unique value, especially during times of economic uncertainty. After months of being beaten down, recent technical indicators hint that this dynamic may be about to change, with Bitcoin taking the lead versus gold. This piece dives into some important indicators that may be the first sign...
The numbers don't lie. Ethereum has evolved. Transaction fees are down – drastically. Speed is up. Energy consumption? Gutted. The market’s living as if it’s 2017, seized by the throes of sunk cost fallacy. It's baffling. It's infuriating. And frankly, it's an enormous opportunity… especially if you're looking at Southeast...
Bitcoin is setting up to outperform gold, analysis by Theya Research’s Joe Consorti suggests. This unusual bullish forecast comes on the heels of a trendline breakout and a recently confirmed golden crossover. At the same time, Monero (XMR) offers a positive picture following impressive recovering.Consorti’s analysis has shown that Bitcoin...
Specifically, XRP is flashing a bizarre bullish signal at the moment. This has sparked speculation of a repeat of its incredible boom, as in 2017. As pointed out by BlockchainShock.com, the cryptocurrency’s technical indicators are starting to line up with one another and in directions that could signal major upward...
For hundreds of years, gold has held the unquestioned title of the safe-haven asset. In periods of recession or uncertainty, Americans run to it. It's tangible. It's scarce. It's... well, it's gold. In recent years, there’s been a movement brewing under the radar. Bitcoin is starting to pick up, but...
Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has started to perk up in recent weeks and is on the cusp of breaking out. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, investors and traders are sharply tuning into its price actions as it treks through significant resistance levels. In this article, we’ll take a...
You're seeing green, everyone's yelling about Bitcoin hitting $90,000, and the Google Trends search for "Bitcoin technical analysis" is probably through the roof. FOMO is a hell of a drug, and in crypto, it’s especially potent. Before you go and remortgage your home in anticipation, let’s pump the brakes a...
Bitcoin’s tumultuous path over the treacherous landscapes of the crypto world remains an alarming, yet fascinating reality for both traders and spectators. BlockchainShock is the place to go for intelligent market sentiment analysis. It provides in-depth technical analysis and pro coverage of the fast-changing digital asset environment. This article will...
That 4% jump in Ethereum's price yesterday? Of course, it’s encouraging to see ETH back over the $1,625 mark again. But let’s not kid ourselves, are we actually celebrating, or are we just whistling past the graveyard. Because while everyone's eyes are glued to those short-term price movements, a much...
Let's be frank. Every day we’re overwhelmed with the bad narrative that blockchain is the answer of the future. Decentralized finance, transformative play-to-earn gaming metaverses, yawn, yawn, yawn. In the midst of all this excitement, are we really looking beyond the hype? I'm not so sure. I'm seeing a very...
The video gaming industry has skyrocketed in the last few years, with worldwide revenue topping a jaw-dropping $347 billion in 2022. This growth isn't just about better graphics or more immersive storylines; it's fueled by groundbreaking technologies like cryptocurrency and blockchain. Kwame Nkosi is a policy analyst with an eye...
Okay, let's cut the fluff. You’re reading this because you want to learn more about crypto gaming. Or maybe you’re a believer in the massive opportunity on the rise in Southeast Asia. You're right. You absolutely are. While everyone's fixated on Silicon Valley or the next Dogecoin, a quiet revolution...
Imagine this: a single mother in the Philippines, Maria, pours her life savings into what she believes is a promising crypto investment, only to watch it vanish overnight, stolen by a sophisticated cross-chain scam orchestrated from halfway across the world. This isn’t just a worst-case scenario, this is the everyday...
Kwame Nkosi of BlockchainShock shares how Michigan is becoming a national leader in cryptocurrency mining. This expansion has led to an important dialogue on the economic gains versus environmental impacts associated with the booming business. With several large-scale crypto mines already operating in the state, it's crucial to analyze the...
The excitement surrounding crypto mining in Michigan continues to grow. Could this be just a digital gold rush, or an environmental and economic mirage? I've spent years analyzing tech adoption in Southeast Asia, a region known for its rapid embrace of new technologies, and I see parallels and some serious...
Senators Budd and Lee have been strong champions of their “Keep Your Coins Act.” They view it as an essential bulwark of fiscal liberty and a robust wall against federal intrusion. Self-custody, they say, is the core principal in this brave new world of digital assets. Industry leaders enthusiastically agree,...
From the viewpoint of many of its residents, Southeast Asia is indeed an extraordinary halcyon of opportunity. More importantly, it’s a region that is about to explode onto the global crypto stage. Yet the regulatory uncertainty has loomed larger, stifling adoption, innovation, and the potential. The “Keep Your Coins Act”...