Bitcoin’s overall market dominance continues to increase, a factor that could further postpone the much awaited altcoin season. Market analyst Tony Severino notes that the current strong momentum of Bitcoin is very evident from recent chart patterns. He argues that altcoins will probably continue to languish in Bitcoin’s wake for...
Okay, let's be real. Fartcoin outperforming Solana? That’s enough to make you doubt your entire understanding of crypto. Bitcoin’s doing alright, Ethereum’s… sort of, XRP’s chugging along, but Fartcoin? Seriously? It's like a clown car just pulled up to the crypto party, and everyone's suddenly throwing their money at it.I’m...
Bitcoin’s dominance is one of the most important metrics for the crypto market, indicating the percentage ratio of Bitcoin’s market capitalization to the total cryptocurrency market capitalization. As of now, Bitcoin's dominance stands at approximately 58.6%, calculated by dividing Bitcoin's market cap ($1.642 trillion) by the global crypto market cap...
Meanwhile, Malaysia’s Securities Commission (SC) is also playing with the crypto fire, suggesting reforms to make it easier for digital assets to list. The intent? In short, to inject some more rocket fuel into the market, increase accountability and transparency, and provide investors with more options to choose from. Sounds...
Malaysia's Securities Commission (SC) is playing with fire, but maybe it's the kind of fire that forges steel. The other big proposed easing of crypto asset listing rules – allowing exchanges to self list some tokens – is more brash. Is that reckless, or a stroke of genius that’ll launch...
The Supreme Court’s decision to allow the IRS to obtain cryptocurrency data dealt a crushing blow to more than 14,000 Bitcoin users. This ruling is a powerful reminder that the government has the ability to regulate and force disclosure of data connected with Bitcoin transactions. The ruling sets forth a...
I think about Auntie Mei, a low-key hawker in KL. She was struggling. Banks wouldn't give her a loan. Then, she discovered Bitcoin. Now, she could easily accept payments from tourists. She was able to send remittances back to her family in rural Malaysia without high fees and even save...
Cryptocurrency has ascended to a power player’s position in the world’s financial system. It has more recently, and perhaps more importantly, captured the imaginations of investors, technologists, and regulators. Yet within the Muslim world, the acceptance of digital currencies such as Bitcoin is not that simple. It requires walking a...
Southeast Asia is waking up. Not only to the internet, not only to mobile payments, but to crypto. And while Bitcoin evangelists preach the gospel of Satoshi, I'm starting to wonder if the real revolution will be led by a different set of digital assets: BCH, ALGO, and XMR. Two...
We know the cryptocurrency market is extremely volatile. In particular, recent price action in Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Algorand (ALGO), and Monero (XMR) has drawn the attention of investors and crypto analysts alike. BlockchainShock.com explores these dramatic rises in depth. We dig into the fundamentals to see if they point to...
As a way to pay your remote team, crypto just sounds futuristic, efficient, and perhaps even neato. Having seen it all with their corporate legal war chests. Take it from someone who’s lost a court case—being cool doesn’t fly in court. The truth is, crypto-payroll-accepting payroll platforms are a scary...
Southeast Asia. Land of culturally rich communities, breathtaking natural beauty, and an emerging tech hub. Talent is the lifeblood of any thriving industry, and the competition for skilled workers is absolutely cutthroat. Could the answer lie in something unexpected? Something digital? Better yet, I’d argue that one of them is...
Remote work has made it easier for talent around the world to find their place in your organization. It raises new and complicated challenges, especially in how international teams are compensated. One particularly promising alternative is the use of cryptocurrency, which could provide advantages such as speeding up transaction times...
The latest Android banking malware campaign targeting Hindi-speaking users in India isn't just another cybersecurity incident. It's a glaring indictment of systemic vulnerabilities that need immediate attention. This isn’t just the case of a few bad apples – it’s reflective of a much larger plague. Think of it like this:...
This latest wave of Android malware not only steals the banking credentials of Indian users, it mines cryptocurrency in the background. This highly advanced threat has already infected more than 1,500 Android devices. It purloins sensitive information and quietly mines cryptocurrency for the criminals behind it. Kwame Nkosi, a seasoned...
It's terrifying, isn't it? You think you’re downloading your bank’s trusted app. You’re ready to take control of your financial future and dive into the fast-paced world of crypto. You’re inviting a digital leach into your home. This invader will empty your bank accounts and hijack your smartphone to mine...
A new Android malware campaign aimed at their Hindi-speaking users, mostly in India, was discovered by McAfee’s Mobile Research Team. This advanced threat is a dangerous mix of financial data theft and hidden background cryptomining, making this an enormous threat to banking consumers. The malware deceives users by masquerading as...
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...