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...
We know that the crypto market’s been flashing green recently—and you’ve heard the rumors! Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Algorand (ALGO) and Monero (XMR) are at the forefront. But before you dive in deep, let’s pump the brakes and consider what lies beyond those eye-popping headlines. Are these improvements really going to...
Algorand (ALGO) is making big advances today, continuing strong upward momentum after recovering about 15% last week. At the same time, Monero (XMR) is undergoing a correction following its recent breakout. In addition to Ethereum Classic, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is undergoing a major recovery, reaching an all-time high yesterday. These...
The question of whether or not Bitcoin is halal – permissible under Islamic law – is no longer a fringe debate. It's exploding. And the most interesting part of all, to me, is where the conversation seems to be going. Forget the knee-jerk reactions and blanket condemnations. But a nuanced,...
Bitcoin at $116,000 isn’t some pie-in-the-sky fantasy—that’s a very tangible reality staring us down. And while the Western world debates inflation and interest rates, a silent revolution is brewing right here, fueled by a thirst for financial independence and the fear of being left behind.Is Financial Sovereignty Calling You?Let's be...
At $0.53 today, XTZ has nearly doubled in value. Currently ranked #102 on CoinMarketCap, it’s charting a course through choppy waters of market speculation laced with rapid technological innovation. It was created by Arthur and Kathleen Breitman in 2014. It currently has a market cap of $562 million with a...
The crypto market is an emotional roller coaster, and Tezos (XTZ) is no exception. Thoughtful investors often encounter the pull of the classic fear/greed seesaw. These two powerful sentiments can have a tremendous effect on macro-market sentiment and their investment decisions. This article will explore what has made Tezos so...
Guilty. The announcement shook the crypto world like a tectonic shift. While the jury couldn't agree on the more serious money laundering and sanctions violations, the conviction for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business sends a clear and unsettling message: build privacy tools at your own peril.Privacy Is Not A Crime?Are...
The verdict is in. Roman Storm, one of the architects of Tornado Cash, has been convicted. Guilty of… what, exactly? Of writing code? Of engineering something that, like a knife, has as much potential to do evil as good? The consequences of this case are chilling — and no, I...
Billions gone. Poof. Just like that. In 2020, hackers seized 127,000 Bitcoin from an Asian mining pool known as LuBian. Now worth more than $14 billion, this huge fortune vanished due to an unexpected straightforward security vulnerability. Arkham Intelligence did some impressive sleuthing, but the core issue is terrifyingly basic:...
ZetaChain announced their connectivity with the Sui network, allowing direct native Bitcoin (BTC) utility with no wrapping or bridging. Sui holders have a new, frictionless way to swap their native SUI for native Bitcoin with one click. This integration allows them to earn yield for holding Bitcoin, all while staying...
Cryptocurrency is increasingly becoming a significant player in the travel industry, influencing how consumers book trips and how businesses handle transactions. Perhaps that’s why crypto is so alluring to so many—it promises lower cost transactions at lightning fast speeds, with instant confirmations. Plus, it provides 24/7 settlement, which actually answers...
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...