cryptocurrency

Beyond the Hype: $IP's AI Surge, Oracle's $30B Bet, and Congress's Crypto Crossroads

Beyond the Hype: $IP's AI Surge, Oracle's $30B Bet, and Congress's Crypto Crossroads

Now everyone’s chirping about $IP, or “Story” as it’s formally known. It’s bucking the trend as the overall artificial intelligence token market, based on recent figures, falls by 1.4%. A surge in a down market? That gets attention. But hold the bubbly, sweet progressives—caution flags are still waving. We need...

XRP ETF Approval: The Unintended Consequences No One Is Talking About

XRP ETF Approval: The Unintended Consequences No One Is Talking About

While everyone’s celebrating the near-certainty of an XRP ETF. More liquidity! Broader access! Potential price go up! Hold on just one second there. Have we become so enamored by the shiny new technologies and their promise that we can’t see the landmines lurking under the water? Unfortunately, I’m not convinced...

Crypto Gold Rush 2025: Top Coins Poised to Explode (Don't Miss Out!)

Crypto Gold Rush 2025: Top Coins Poised to Explode (Don't Miss Out!)

It’s July 2025, and the crypto market is abuzz with activity and opportunity. Future-friendly projects continue to lead the blockchain evolution and continue to power this energy. Kwame Nkosi, a keen observer of the crypto space, notes that several cryptocurrencies are showing strong potential for significant growth. These aren’t just...

Ripple CEO Urges Crypto Clarity at Senate Hearing Amid Regulatory Push

Ripple CEO Urges Crypto Clarity at Senate Hearing Amid Regulatory Push

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee convened on July 9 to discuss cryptocurrency regulations, featuring Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse as a key speaker. Garlinghouse emphasised the need for clear regulatory frameworks, allowing the US to continue leading the way in the global competitive cryptocurrency market. The roundtable highlighted an extraordinary time...

Forget Bitcoin! This Crypto Will Explode in 2025 (And Why)

Forget Bitcoin! This Crypto Will Explode in 2025 (And Why)

Look, I get it. Bitcoin is the king. It’s the gateway drug to crypto, it’s the name you’re familiar with, your grandma knows. So, let’s just get real. Are you really expecting to get 1000x returns on Bitcoin in the next few years? Probably not. And as promising as Ethereum...

2025 Crypto Fortunes? The ONE Metric You're Ignoring

2025 Crypto Fortunes? The ONE Metric You're Ignoring

Everyone's chasing the next Bitcoin. Dreaming of X1000 returns. I get it. Are you looking at the right data? Perhaps none more so than with equity. Are you allowing the typical naysayers to dupe you? Avoid being distracted by market cap, vaporware funded social media shenanigans, and dreams of going...

Ripple CEO's Senate Plea Why Southeast Asia Is Watching Closely

Ripple CEO's Senate Plea Why Southeast Asia Is Watching Closely

Southeast Asia’s tech scene is exploding. From Jakarta’s booming new tech sector to Singapore’s deepening fintech centers, SE Asia is a crucible for new ideas. Yet, half a world away, another key moment is developing. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is testifying before the US Senate Banking Committee today. His insights...

Beyond The Hype $1B Crypto Inflow Reveals A Dangerous Market Imbalance

Beyond The Hype $1B Crypto Inflow Reveals A Dangerous Market Imbalance

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...

Ukraine's Crypto Crackdown: Is This the End of Crypto Anarchy?

Ukraine's Crypto Crackdown: Is This the End of Crypto Anarchy?

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...

Tornado Cash Case: Did Prosecutors Botch Key Evidence?

Tornado Cash Case: Did Prosecutors Botch Key Evidence?

Still, the Tornado Cash case remains a very contentious issue, especially in light of this week’s charging of prosecutorial misconduct. Per the defense team’s claims, prosecutors might have misled the grand jury with false information. Citing "grave concerns about the integrity of the grand jury proceedings," the defense has petitioned...

Crypto is Southeast Asia's Future: Why You're Missing Out

Crypto is Southeast Asia's Future: Why You're Missing Out

Southeast Asia is poised to explode. Not just economically, but culturally, technologically. And the engine driving this explosion? Crypto. We’re past the point of treating this as a niche investment for tech bros. This is all part of a larger initiative to redefine the future of finance, and Southeast Asia...

2025 Crypto Leaders? BlockDAG, TON, Aptos & Monero Analyzed

2025 Crypto Leaders? BlockDAG, TON, Aptos & Monero Analyzed

With every upward shift of the cryptocurrency market, finding the hidden gems ready to explode in value becomes that much more important for investors. Kwame Nkosi, writing for BlockchainShock, analyzes four promising cryptocurrencies: BlockDAG, Toncoin, Aptos, and Monero. This analysis points out their strengths and weaknesses, demonstrating the tremendous potential...

BlockDAG, Toncoin, Aptos, Monero: The 2025 Crypto Revolution is HERE

BlockDAG, Toncoin, Aptos, Monero: The 2025 Crypto Revolution is HERE

Southeast Asia, get ready. Say goodbye to the panic-inducing, sluggish progression! The crypto conversation is headed for a full-blown revolution—primed to erupt throughout our diverse region—by 2025. And this time, it’s not just about the hype – it’s about meaningful change. And four names are leading the charge: BlockDAG, Toncoin,...

Web3 Wake-Up Call: $9B Hack Exposes Crypto's Compliance Gaps

Web3 Wake-Up Call: $9B Hack Exposes Crypto's Compliance Gaps

The ever-evolving, colourful and extreme Web3 space full of possibilities is shrouded in regulatory grey areas. Recent history makes it clear that the stakes for doing so are high. The nearby $9 billion hack associated with Block’s alleged compliance shortcomings is a sobering reminder of this necessity. Kwame Nkosi, a...

Stolen Crypto Awakens: $9B Bitcoin Transfer Mystery Unfolds

Stolen Crypto Awakens: $9B Bitcoin Transfer Mystery Unfolds

A $1 billion Bitcoin just moved, sending shockwaves of excitement through the world of cryptocurrency. This movement lit up the rumor mill and raised questions about the origin of the money and aims of the transfer. More than 80,000 Bitcoin, valued at around $9 billion, were transferred from wallets that...

Bitcoin Greed Signal: Is Southeast Asia's Crypto Boom About to Bust?

Bitcoin Greed Signal: Is Southeast Asia's Crypto Boom About to Bust?

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...

Bitcoin's $115K Dip Is A Wake-Up Call For Southeast Asia's Crypto Dreamers

Bitcoin's $115K Dip Is A Wake-Up Call For Southeast Asia's Crypto Dreamers

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...