The world of cryptocurrency and blockchain is dynamic, with new changes and ideas developing every day. One interesting development to keep an eye on is the emergence of “dark” stablecoins. Though they may bring increased privacy, they present great dangers to the overall financial system. At BlockchainShock, our goal is...
The numbers don’t lie. Stablecoins have been exploding, recently overtaking Visa and Mastercard combined in daily volume. Let’s face it, that growth is almost entirely slanted towards dollar-backed stablecoins like Tether and USDC. What if Southeast Asia were to adopt a new breed of stablecoin, dubbed “dark” stablecoins? This would...
Picture this: I'm in a bustling pasar malam in Kuala Lumpur. The air is heavy with the scent of nasi lemak and the din of merchants calling out to sell their goods. A young woman ecstatic to be able to purchase a batik shirt on her mobile. 15 days into...
The world of cryptocurrency is always changing, creating new opportunities as well as new risks for investors. As you know, figuring out which crypto will be the next big thing isn’t easy, especially now with literally thousands to choose from. If you’re wondering which cryptos offer low barriers to entry,...
Make no mistake, the appeal of those huge crypto returns is tempting. Who wouldn’t love to flip a couple hundred bucks into a couple million. The current hype around “under $1 crypto gems” allegedly skyrocketing in 2025 is a perfect case in point. Hold on a second, before you dive...
The stablecoin market is booming. We’re describing trillions in annual volume, easily enough to dwarf even Visa and Mastercard. Lurking behind the legitimacy of Tether and USDC is a deepening shadow – the emergence of “dark” stablecoins. Or are they just the by-product of natural evolution, of a needed counterweight...
Even Zcash (ZEC) is making waves, busting through that pesky $40-$43 resistance. Suddenly, everyone's talking about a $60 target. But is this all hype, or is there real substance to it? Golden opportunity or gilded snare… So let’s dig into the data and unpack the realities. After all, in crypto...
The crypto market moves fast. Earlier this month, PENGU, the utility token associated with the Pudgy Penguins NFT collection, was a great example of this volatility with its dramatic rise and fall in value. BlockchainShock takes a deep look at what’s driving PENGU’s price movements up and down. This analysis...
Could PENGU be Southeast Asia’s golden ticket to unleashing crypto’s full potential? Maybe. Maybe not. The mania surrounding this coin is something simply hard to imagine. It’s being released in close connection with the Pudgy Penguins NFT project, so watch for this one! Now, put aside all the tech speak...
If I told you what I’ve witnessed out here in Southeast Asia, your blood would run cold. Not war, not famine, but the gradual, systematic erosion of privacy. You know that “free” VPN you downloaded last year? Or the app on your phone that just asked for permission to access...