So you’ve decided that a weakening dollar is going to be your path to Bitcoin billionaires. I know, you’re looking at that DXY “death cross” approaching and you’re imagining Lambo orders and early retirement. Wait just a second, particularly if you happen to be seated in Southeast Asia. That death...
Alright, let's talk XRP. We know you’ve heard about it all over the trade press, the cup and handle this, collateralized bullish pennant that. I’ve seen this crypto Twitter phenomenon of XRP to $5, and to be honest, I understand why. Let’s not completely ignore the hype. We need to...
Everyone's buzzing about a Litecoin ETF. Expectations among Bloomberg analysts are so high that the outcome now seems practically certain, with a 95% chance that it will occur by year-end. Polymarket odds are similarly optimistic. The story? The narrative, you ask? Mainstream investors finally getting easy access, radical increases in...
Litecoin price dropped to $83, losing the ground from the previous 24 hours, after surging to a two-week high of above $88. The cryptocurrency’s price fluctuated between a $2.09 dollar range. This action, amounting to 2.46% of movement, demonstrated traders vigorously testing both support and resistance.Litecoin has been oscillating between...
The recent takedown of the "Ketamelon" darknet drug ring in Kerala isn't just another news story about online drug dealing. It’s a damning reflection on Monero, the so-called privacy coin, and its built-in default for bad actors. We’re getting to tangible, material effects driven by the lines of code that...
The Litecoin ETF speculation is getting a bit out of control. Bloomberg analysts are now placing a 95% probability on approval by year-end. While Wall Street strategists are crunching numbers, I'm thinking about something bigger: what this could mean for Southeast Asia.Let’s face it, the crypto space is often extremely...
The Kerala drug bust involving Monero isn't just another crime story. It's a flashing red warning light for Southeast Asia's crypto future. This is the Caribbean we’re discussing, and this is the kind of place where crypto adoption could really transform financial inclusion. But stories like this, plastered across headlines,...
India’s narcotics control agency Kerala has busted an alleged drug trafficking racket operating on the darknet. This operation exclusively used the cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) to carry out its transactions. Monero’s privacy-centric design and untraceable transactions made it the go-to option for criminals looking to hide their misdeeds. Law enforcement expressed...
In the dark alleys of the web, where anonymity is the only currency, cryptocurrencies have been fueling illegal activities. Monero (XMR) has rapidly vaulted into the lead for those wanting the most from their private money. This is true even for drug traffickers who sell on darknet markets and who...
Litecoin (LTC), one of the oldest and most storied cryptocurrencies, has an interesting opportunity ahead of it. There’s a lot of positive sentiment due to increased speculation surrounding the imminent approval of a Litecoin ETF. The broader crypto market is experiencing major headwinds. In the age of Web3, this article...
The cryptocurrency market has undergone explosive growth across the globe and West Africa has been no different. Research from Chainalysis shows that the crypto market in West Africa—specifically Nigeria—has soared to an astounding $2.1 billion. This figure is not just an impressive, feel-good statistic. It is a good and overdue...
$2.1 BILLION. Let that number sink in. That’s not pocket change, that’s a financial earthquake tearing through West Africa, camouflaged as cryptocurrency transactions. And let's be brutally honest: this isn't just Nigeria's problem. It’s a continental crisis that’s continuing to brew in plain sight.A Continent Vulnerable To Crypto Crime?We’re not...
That $2.1 billion figure That’s not just a statistic—it’s potential that’s been stolen. Stolen from the millions of Nigerians left behind—stolen from West Africans—stolen from the very fabric of our economic future. We’re speaking about schools unbuilt, businesses unfunded, and dreams deferred—all due to the shady underbelly of crypto crime....
Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expressing concerns over the rising tide of suspicious cryptocurrency activities in West Africa. This worry comes just a few days after a report found that the area experienced $2.1 billion in suspicious crypto transactions in Q1 2024. To its credit, the SEC is...
After a brutal crypto market crash over the past weeks and days, investors are understandably concerned about what caused the market drop and where prices are headed next. Kwame Nkosi, writing for BlockchainShock, explores the factors driving this volatility, offering insights and actionable advice for navigating these turbulent times.Understanding the...
Sure, the entire crypto market is in recession mode these days. As an experienced crypto analyst Arjun Patel points out, pay attention because opposite trends are developing just below the surface. Some altcoins are making a stand against the prevailing tide, and the NFT space is showing unexpected strength. This...
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, selecting an ideal trading platform is of paramount importance. This decision has some of the biggest impacts on the safety and security of your digital assets. As we move into 2025, the landscape of crypto platforms continues to expand, offering users a plethora...
Don't write crypto's obituary just yet. Especially not in Southeast Asia. This dip? That sounds like a death knell. In fact, it’s the fertile ground for a new, more sustainable crypto ecosystem to grow and thrive. Consider it like a controlled burn, removing all of the underbrush so the true...