Bonk.fun has emerged as a dominant force in the memecoin market, generating $540 million from 175,000 coins and accumulating $34 million in fees. On the Solana network, Bonk.fun is currently surfing a big wave of popularity. With a unique fee distribution model and robust community governance approach, it has led...
Imagine this: Your sweet, technologically-challenged grandma, the one who still forwards chain emails and thinks Facebook is the internet, is unknowingly contributing to a global cryptocurrency mining operation. Her trusty old Windows PC—the one that runs her online bridge and video calls to relatives—horribly morphed into a digital sweatshop. It’s...
The new XMRig malware wave is more than just your typical digital nuisance. It’s a digital home invasion, breaking in and disabling your Windows updates, leaving your system exposed to ransomware, malware, and hackers. If your updates are disabled, you're toast. This isn't a drill. The sad irony? This malware...
The crypto industry has been recently rocked with news and rumors about a possible exchange-traded fund (ETF) for XRP. The approval of a spot XRP ETF could send those ripples throughout the entire market. The road to approval is unclear. All potential investors should consider both the hopeful and the...
XRP is the world’s fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. It recently topped $US2.18 and has been stable since about April this year despite the wild fluctuations of the digital asset market. With a market capitalization over $US128 billion, XRP is fourth in total value, behind only Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the successful seizure of over $2.4 million in Bitcoin. This achievement is a big win in the still-raging war on ransomware and all crime related to cryptocurrency. This particular operation took place in the Northern District of Texas. Specifically, it sheds light...
In July 2025, Washington State authorities carried out a very large cryptocurrency forfeiture at $7.1 million dollars. Beyond the specifics of what was forfeited, the forfeiture represents a growing regulatory consensus that sees digital assets as a critical space to fight financial crime.This move further demonstrates the growing prominence of...
I know everyone’s freaking out about the crypto market right now. Headlines scream "market downturn!" and "widespread losses!" They’re saying the sky is falling. I'm calling BS. I see something completely different: a golden opportunity for Southeast Asia to not just participate, but to lead in the next wave of...
I've been crunching the numbers, folks, and what I'm seeing in the Pokemon TCG market should make even the most seasoned investor uneasy. We're not just talking about a bit of inflated pricing; we're looking at a house of cards built on a foundation of speculative crypto gains. A 90%...
If you were, get ready to go on a Poké-journey that could put your favorite Charizard at risk. Perhaps you’re a veteran of the hobby, foiling the plasticikit arms of the enemy for generations. Or perhaps you are a newcomer, enticed by the siren call of fast riches and the...
The Pokémon Trading Card Game (Pokémon TCG) world is seeing a meteoric rise in prices. Collectors and enthusiasts are dumbfounded wondering what could possibly be inflating everything all of a sudden. Kwame Nkosi is a contributing writer at BlockchainShock. He takes a deep dive into the possible link between the...
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...
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...