Bitcoin’s rise to a new all-time highs in recent weeks has investors and market watchers around the globe intrigued yet again. Underlying this surge is a confluence of factors – most notably, growing institutional adoption, favorable regulatory developments, and macroeconomic trends. BlockchainShock.com provides clear, understandable and thought-provoking analysis. It further...
Crypto Fear & Greed Index is currently showing “Greed,” at a score of 66. Fear can be paralyzing, but greed? Unchecked greed can be positively harmful — particularly in the wild west that is today’s crypto landscape. Many will see this as a sign to start investing in meme coins....
Bitcoin, the original and most prominent cryptocurrency, has had a rollercoaster ride since its inception, defined by rapid climbs and catastrophic crashes. From its near $20,000 zenith in 2017 to its subsequent plunge to approximately $3,000 in 2018, Bitcoin has tested the resolve of investors and enthusiasts alike. More recently,...
We’re still smoking a celebratory blunt from Colorado’s legalization last fall. Headlines scream about institutional adoption, ETFs, and the end of finance as we know it. Let's be real, folks. While the party's raging, some uncomfortable truths are being conveniently ignored, truths that could leave you with a serious hangover....
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) released new rules regarding the taxation of cryptocurrency for residents of the UK. Regulatory users have until a phased deadline of early 2026 to achieve compliance. These changes require extensive personal identifying information for crypto transactions and carry potential civil penalties in the millions for...
Okay, listen up. You're seeing the headlines, right? "ETH to $8,000!" "Bitcoin smashing records!" Everybody’s discussing where we’re going to go in the next bull run — and if I’m being honest with you, you should be. But here's the thing: most analysts are missing a HUGE piece of the...
A 160% rally for Ethereum? Really? Now, THAT is an attention-grabbing headline. Shaken out on food, you’ll be shocked at how often you’ll find yourself getting your waistline’s best friend, the salt shaker! Let’s stop the bullshit, let’s stop the charade, and let’s stop pretending like that’s what’s going on....
Further, Bitcoin’s recent difficulty in breaking above its 2021 high of $111,000 points to a potential change in market behavior. The cryptocurrency is now trading within two key liquidity zones, just below the strong selling pressure located from $111,000 and above. This resistance signals that a larger consolidation or corrective...
That $111,000.00 mark. It taunts us, doesn't it? We were all thinking about the lambos and early retirement, right? Bitcoin hovering about to break a new all-time high, the champagne… cooling. …and then wham – a freight train. A very expensive, $111K-shaped brick wall. Or are we in the early...
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...
Gen Z is also increasingly relying on cryptocurrencies to buy their THC gummies, motivated by factors beyond convenience. This new generation, born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, are true digital natives. Even more important, they continually transact on these assets across all types of transactions. Their acceptance of...
Forget the Lambo dreams and laser eyes. We’re past all the noise to uncover the one crypto that’s really set to crush it in 2025. Or maybe you have just heard the lists – MoonBull, Dogwifhat, Floki, Brett, Popcat. All meme coins vying for your attention. But are they truly...
Second, the world of cryptocurrency is ever-evolving. As this evolution continues to unfold, a new debate is emerging — how do you balance innovation with the underlying principles that have created the foundation for these digital currencies. This has ignited a contentious and vigorous debate within the Monero community. It...
Howard Wu's prediction: by July 2025, the crypto market completely transitions to private stablecoins. Bold statement, right? A complete transition? We know it sounds like something out of a dystopian novel, but here’s what it all means. Aren’t these all great signs about our transportation future, you might ask. Or...
Because you know, for how many years have we been told that USDT is the big dog of all stablecoins. It's the default, the go-to. But here’s the thing, that’s all going to change, particularly here in Southeast Asia. 1 Leave the old ways behind! We hope to be at...
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...