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Ethereum Eyes Key Breakout After 4% Surge

Ethereum Eyes Key Breakout After 4% Surge

Ethereum (ETH) is at a crucial crossroad as the cryptocurrency continues to trade above $1,625. The cryptocurrency has spiked 4% in value over the past 12 hours alone. Analysts are still on the lookout of its trend in price. Now, the big question is whether Ethereum is truly preparing for...

NEAR Protocol Eyes $6.76 Target Amidst AI Developments and Bullish Chart Signals

NEAR Protocol Eyes $6.76 Target Amidst AI Developments and Bullish Chart Signals

Analysts believe that NEAR Protocol have the potential to reach new highs at $6.76. This forecast is underpinned by very strong technical indicators and indeed a breakthrough in artificial intelligence. Recent bullish analysis and news have put all eyes on NEAR as the future seems bright. This casts NEAR as...

NEAR Protocol's AI Play: Is This Africa's Next Fintech Boom?

NEAR Protocol's AI Play: Is This Africa's Next Fintech Boom?

We've all seen the headlines: AI is the future. Blockchain is the future. But what if the true future is found at the crossroads of these technologies? Now picture their deployment to heavily marginalized communities. I'm talking about Africa.While Silicon Valley giants are busy building AI models trained on data...

Ethereum's Crossroads Can It Reclaim Its Former Glory?

Ethereum's Crossroads Can It Reclaim Its Former Glory?

Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is at a great crossroads. Its market cap is nearly $200 billion, and its retroactive paradigm-shifting growth would make even Bitcoin envious. Over the past few decades, its performance has been dismal. The cryptocurrency finds itself having to navigate new internal battles...

Ethereum in 2029: Will it Thrive or Just Survive?

Ethereum in 2029: Will it Thrive or Just Survive?

Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has always been one of the most closely watched, focused and speculated cryptocurrencies. Like all realities, its course has been dotted with times of meteoric increase and mighty downturn. As BlockchainShock aims to provide insightful market sentiment analysis, advanced technical breakdowns, and...

Dogecoin Eyes $0.29 Target as Key Technical Indicator Emerges

Dogecoin Eyes $0.29 Target as Key Technical Indicator Emerges

Dogecoin DOGE is painter with bullish momentum over the chart. In addition, one of the market’s most important technical indicators, the 3-day MACD bullish crossover pattern, has just been confirmed. This pattern, combined with key support and resistance areas, points to a potential breakout for the favorite meme coin of...

Ethereum's Stagnation: 3 Technical Hurdles Blocking Its Comeback

Ethereum's Stagnation: 3 Technical Hurdles Blocking Its Comeback

Ethereum. The same name that it took to wave away concerns about the next technological disruption, the walletless future emerging all around us. Remember 2021? A peak of nearly $5,000! Now? It's struggling to stay relevant. We were promised a revolution. What happened?...while Ethereum continues to encounter significant technical hurdles....

DOGE to $0.29? Analyzing Dogecoin's Price Surge Potential

DOGE to $0.29? Analyzing Dogecoin's Price Surge Potential

Dogecoin, the meme-inspired cryptocurrency, has again taken the crypto community by storm. New analysis indicates it might be preparing for a major DOGE price rally with targets as high as $0.29 in the cards. Read on to find out what’s driving all this positive vibes. It analyzes technical indicators, market...

BTC Stuck? ETH & XRP Dip: Will Crypto's Big 3 Rebound?

BTC Stuck? ETH & XRP Dip: Will Crypto's Big 3 Rebound?

The cryptocurrency market is currently facing significant headwinds, leaving investors wondering if the recent downturn is a temporary setback or the start of a prolonged bear market. Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) are the respective first, second, and third largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Recently, they’ve all been...

Bitcoin vs. Gold: Is Crypto Really the New Safe Haven?

Bitcoin vs. Gold: Is Crypto Really the New Safe Haven?

During periods of economic uncertainty, people want to invest in safe haven assets in order to secure their wealth. For thousands of years, gold has been the go-to investment asset. Now Bitcoin is coming out on top with its decentralized structure and hardcoded scarcity, making it the clear winner. The...

XDX Presale Frenzy: 20% Gone in 24 Hours! Is This the Next XRP Gem?

The crypto community can’t stop talking about XenDex ($XDX), a new decentralized finance (DeFi) project developed on the XRP Ledger. And indeed, its presale has absolutely sparked a huge demand, with 20% of the total tokens already sold within only the first day! This rapid uptake has led many to...

7 Reasons Wall Street Is Finally Embracing Crypto (You Won't Believe #4!)

Wall Street finally getting it. I've been saying it for years, and now the big boys are starting to see what we early adopters knew all along: crypto isn't going anywhere. In reality, it’s becoming an important disruptive force that’s changing the whole financial services ecosystem as we know it,...

TRUMP and SUI Moonshot Madness – Southeast Asia's Next Crypto Craze?

Forget Wall Street. Forget Silicon Valley. If you’re curious about where the real crypto action is happening, look no further than Southeast Asia. It’s cooler, crazier, kookier, and quirkier than you think! You think Bitcoin hitting $95,000 is exciting? That's old news. We're talking TRUMP tokens and SUI, baby. And...

KYC in Crypto: Must-Do or Privacy Killer?

The debate over Know Your Customer (KYC) in the crypto space is a tangled one. It juxtaposes the need for safety and regulatory adherence against the fundamentals of privacy and decentralization that underlie Web3. For many crypto enthusiasts, these principles are nearly sacred. With BlockchainShock, our goal is to help...

5 Reasons Why Crypto KYC is Killing Southeast Asia's Innovation

KYC in crypto? It’s not all it’s cracked up to be and certainly not the silver bullet everybody thinks it is. In Southeast Asia there’s an innovation killer that is both lurking and grossly underestimated. Perhaps worse, it gradually throttles the promise of a nation poised to lead the next...

The Uncomfortable Truth About Crypto KYC: It's Not Enough

KYC of course is widely touted in crypto as the cure to fraud and money laundering. The harsh reality is it’s usually not adequate, and at times it actually exacerbates the problem. We're essentially applying a band-aid to a gaping wound and pretending we've solved the problem. Imagine it like...

Crypto Stocks to Watch Now: Beyond Bitcoin Buzz (April 2024)

With the cryptocurrency market being one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing sectors, investors have a wealth of exciting opportunities, but face noteworthy risks. Bitcoin still reigns supreme over the rest of the cryptocurrency market. In the background, a host of other cryptocurrencies—often referred to as “altcoins”—are attempting to garner...

5 Crypto Stocks That Could Ignite Southeast Asia's Tech Boom!

Southeast Asia is buzzing. A young, digitally native population, skyrocketing internet penetration, and a thirst for financial innovation are creating the perfect storm for a tech explosion. And guess what? The fuse is already lit. I’m not only referring to e-commerce or ride-hailing apps. I'm talking about something far more...