The headlines scream: $1 billion floods into crypto! New all-time highs! Before you climb aboard this bandwagon, let’s examine the facts and get a sober, realistic picture of what’s going on. This is not all about “crypto going to the moon.” It’s not just this scary imbalance that’s been slowly...
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has reached extreme greed at 73, up 7%. This latest wave is an indication that the greed part of the crypto market pendulum is swinging back. This score reflects increasing investor confidence and optimism about where the market is heading in the future. The...
Ukraine recently sent a strong message to crypto firms accused of facilitating Russia’s sanctions evasion. Sixty firms, seventy-three individuals – assets frozen, economic activity banned. It’s a great, bold step, for those of us who are monitoring from Southeast Asia, it’s a blaring wake-up alarm. Put aside too the technocratic...
Forget Bitcoin maximalism. Forget Ethereum’s gas fees. The real revolution brewing in crypto isn’t the one being built by Wall Street VCs or Silicon Valley coders. It's happening right here, in Southeast Asia, fueled by the very thing the crypto elite scoff at: meme coins.Southeast Asia's Untapped PotentialLook around. We’re...
Yet today, in 2025, meme coins still stand apart even within the distinct universe of crypto. Their profound understanding of online culture and behavior often makes them as equally intriguing as they are dangerous investments. Eleanor Brooks, a veteran blockchain researcher, shares her expert insight on charting a course through...
Let's be blunt: the meme coin craze isn't just a quirky internet phenomenon. Our financial system is once again sitting on a massive, ticking time bomb. Incredibly, regulators have their blinders on to this threat. You might think I'm exaggerating. After all, aren’t these things just viral jokes with no...
On the international front, Ukraine has upped its game in attacking Russian financial chicanery. OFAC has sanctioned 60 cryptocurrency firms overall—55 of which are located in Russia. This bold move cuts off liquid capital that sustains Russia’s war machine and allows continued warfare and aggressive economic behavior. Perhaps most importantly,...
Meme coins, a cultural meme of the broader crypto market, are becoming popular among European small and medium enterprises (SMEs). These digital assets, sometimes known for their high volatility, offer great reward and great risk to companies looking to innovate their approach to finance. Bringing cryptocurrencies into the fold of...
The cryptocurrency market is extremely volatile. According to some recent technical analyses, both Bitcoin and Solana are definitely on their way to becoming bullish trends. Kwame Nkosi, writing for BlockchainShock, dissects these predictions, offering a balanced perspective on their potential while emphasizing the inherent risks.Bitcoin's Bullish OutlookTechnical analysts like to...
Bitcoin is looking to breakout on the move toward new highs! A bull flag pattern is developing on its price charts, pointing to some very bullish potential in the near future. This formation indicates a potential breakout that would send the digital asset soaring to nearly $165K. A rising channel...
Seventy-five. That’s the number that’s been flashing on the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index, shouting “Greed!” at you more insistently than a Bangkok street food stall. While others are popping the champagne corks, I’ve got a big ol’ flashing red light going off. This is especially troubling for my fellow...
Alright, let's talk about Bitcoin's recent stumble. We saw it take a big plunge, falling from the peak of $123,100 down under $116,000. This brutal drop caused the liquidation of more than $730 million worth of long positions. Some might be panicking. I'm not. In reality, I consider this to...
Okay, let's cut straight to the chase. Forget the noise, forget the FUD. You might be wondering whether BNB has enough potential to actually reach $2,000.… I tell climate skeptics that this is not only possible, but I believe it’s probable. We hope that Southeast Asia creates all kinds of...
The world of cryptocurrency can feel like navigating a vast ocean, with currents and tides that are difficult to predict. Of these forces, perhaps the most powerful is the impact of crypto whales. These are called whales, and they are people or organizations that own large portions of a specific...
Christie’s is pretty far down the rabbit hole on crypto real estate. Now, that’s a bold move that could prove very smart—or it may be a risky bet on shaky terrain. The $65 million Beverly Hills sale is interesting, definitely. That's one transaction. One data point doesn't make a trend....
Christie’s, the name that’s a byword for money and inheritance, plunging in with both feet into crypto real estate? What this means This isn’t just good news, it’s a monumental change, particularly for Southeast Asia. Forget the U.S. market for a second. We're talking about a region primed for explosive...
We all know crypto whales exist. These are the giant digital leviathans swimming in the ocean of blockchain, their every movement creating ripples through our otherwise calm market. Viewing them solely as largeholders loses the plot. They are investors, yes, but they are de facto regulators, whether they want to...
Christie’s is in fact the first United States firm to have opened a dedicated crypto real estate division. This decision, first covered by The New York Times, is another indicator of the ongoing collision between cryptocurrency and traditional finance. Aaron Kirman, chief executive of Christie's Los Angeles branch, is leading...