The original and inarguable promise of crypto was decentralization and freedom. We lost sight of that dream and exchanged it for something else. A façade that appears solid even if it’s a digital optical illusion shimmering on top of a fintech swamp crater. I'm talking about stablecoins.Are Your "Safe" Coins...
You think you know stablecoins. Tether, USDC – the usual suspects. Big market caps, widespread adoption. Comforting, right? Wrong. As all eyes are on these titans, a more quiet revolution is in the making. Looking forward to seeing you there! This lack of attention is robbing you of big future...
Monero (XMR), the most prominent privacy-focused cryptocurrency, is trading at roughly $327 USD. Its popularity has soared, driven by a rising appetite for transactions beyond governments’ watchful eyes and increasingly repressive regulatory landscapes. The worldwide development of cryptocurrency use and adoption has only accelerated in 2025, strengthening Monero’s lead on...
Yes, short liquidations played a role. A big one. But to ascribe the whole $113,000 increase to that? That’s equivalent to claiming the only reason the Titanic sank was due to one iceberg. Oversimplification at its finest!Is $113K Just a Mirage?Look, we all saw the headlines. Bitcoin smashed through $110,000,...
Ethereum continues to be on a roll as well – ETH had another big day, breaking up nearly 5% on the day. The cryptocurrency is now trading at $2,783.This massive price increase has been no surprise to savvy investors and financial analysts. They are keenly watching how Ethereum will perform...
Bitcoin just recently passed $113,000, sending shockwaves of enthusiasm and speculation throughout the cryptocurrency world. Kwame Nkosi, a veteran blockchain geopolitical analyst, explains the essential drivers behind this crazy rally. He shines a light on risks on the horizon that every investor should be keeping an eye on. As BlockchainShock.com...
Bitcoin just smashed $113K! So, Southeast Asia, buckle up—either you hop on this rocket or you get left behind. The West thinks they've figured out crypto? Think again. Southeast Asia is ready to provide a master class in how to do it right.This time—recent surge past $113,000—could be more than...
Last week’s dramatic plunge in the cryptocurrency market saw more than $543 million in positions liquidated. More than enough to underscore the serious risks associated with crypto trading, this event marks the … It’s particularly treacherous when you throw in market volatility, margin trading, and psychological drivers such as fear...
Okay, I know what you're thinking. "$543 million liquidated? How can that possibly be good for anyone?" Trust me, I get it. Nobody likes seeing that much money evaporate. Every once in a while, it takes a controlled burn to remove all the deadwood and open up space for a...
Qubetics has featured widely on the crypto news circuit of late…thanks to a jaw-dropping 950% pump. For those new to the cryptocurrency scene, understanding what Qubetics is, its potential, and its risks is crucial before considering any investment. BlockchainShock is committed to teaching neophytes the fundamental concepts of Qubetics. Here,...
Peter Schiff. The name itself conjures up images of gold bullion and dark economic prophecies. It embodies a shrill, near-religious crusade against all things crypto. He's built a career on being the contrarian, and that's fine. When he advises you to sell your ETH and buy BTC and by implication,...
Cryptojacking, the hijacking of your computing resources to mine cryptocurrency without consent, is having a surreptitious resurgence. Attackers are using more advanced and creative techniques to get past detection and ensure they get every last dollar of their ill-gotten gains. Website owners and developers need to be on their toes...
The cryptocurrency market is arguably the most exciting, fluid and fast-paced market out there today. With the snap of a finger, in seconds – even a millisecond – fortunes are made and lost. Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, is a key player in determining where digital assets...
A massive new cryptojacking campaign has taken over the internet. It still has successfully poisoned a minimum of 3,500 sites by inserting an invisible Monero mining script. Cybersecurity firm GroupSense researchers found the still active operation, which hacks unpatched sites and e-commerce servers. Behind the scenes, the malware’s low-and-slow approach...
British national Kai West is suspected of being the man behind the “IntelBroker” alias. He’s now under indictment by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. West’s alleged activities as IntelBroker have resulted in about $25 million in losses to victims. The lengthy and complicated investigation,...
Donald Trump and all of his adult children are going all-in on crypto. They’re pumping up the value of their new memecoins, opening a new Bitcoin mining operation – and buying up tons of Bitcoin. This is a big change because it represents a departure from typical real estate development...
Trump wants lower interest rates. Again. To you and me, that might feel like just an ordinary day in this political circus. For Southeast Asia’s burgeoning Web3 ecosystem, it’s a double or nothing poker gamble. So maybe, return to that idealism … Forget just wishing for a better world, this...
Trump wants lower interest rates. Way lower. 1-2%. He thinks it'll juice the economy. What does this mean for crypto? Is it really a golden ticket to the moon, or just a black market-ish trapdoor to regulatory hell? Let’s break this down, because your economic survival may very well rest...