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...
XRP has been on a spectacular price run these last few days, hitting a 7-week high yesterday. This rally can be attributed to a few important reasons. Speculation surrounding a possible BlackRock investment in XRP, favorable developments in Ripple’s lawsuit against the SEC and improving US-China trade relations are all...
XRP’s recent surge past the $2 mark, reaching a 7-week high, has the crypto community on fire. The Street’s Fear and Greed Index is currently flashing “Extreme Greed,” and rumors of a BlackRock ETF haven’t even started to quiet this dangerous mania. Before we get too excited and start planning...
The cryptocurrency market is in the midst of a crypto-mania, with Bitcoin just crossing the magic $104,000 mark. This rally seems to be powered, at least in part, by rosy news coming out US-China trade negotiations. BlockchainShock takes a closer look at how crypto responds and speculates due to major...
Let's be honest, the term "extreme greed" doesn't exactly conjure up images of altruism and community development. Sometimes, just sometimes, a little bit of 'extreme greed' is exactly what a region needs to ignite its economic engine. Right now, XRP's surge, fueled by speculation and maybe a little irrational exuberance,...
Did you see Bitcoin smash through $104,000? Insane, right? While the talking heads are droning on about institutional investment and ETF flows, I'm looking at something much bigger: Southeast Asia. Believe it or not, we have Trump – yes, that Trump – to thank for introducing us to This Week...
Okay, let's be real. You saw the headlines. Bitcoin exploded, briefly touching $104,000. The immediate narrative? "Trump's trade deal comments sent it soaring!" Needless to say, President Trump’s positive spin on US-China trade talks had a big hand in this surge. To claim that it’s responsible for the entire historic...
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,...