Instead, we hear that crypto is the future. It is meant to be this liberating force, not controlled by a central bank or government. Decentralization is the mantra. Let's be brutally honest: how much of that is true? If so, you might think that you’re in the driver’s seat, but...
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...
I think we’ve all read the headlines about the 100x returns on the next big crypto. Qubetics, Monero, Sonic – they're the names buzzing in the echo chambers, each touted as a solution to blockchain's biggest problems. Don’t rush to mortgage your home, but do stop and think. Before we...
The dream of decentralized finance (DeFi) in Southeast Asia is bold: financial inclusion for the unbanked, empowerment through accessible credit, and a rebellion against traditional, often exploitative, financial systems. There’s a snake in this digital paradise and it’s named transparency. Or, more accurately, the illusion of transparency. We were told...
The cryptocurrency industry is facing a growing disaster as blockchain’s built-in transparency becomes a key Achilles heel. Since 2011, hackers have drained more than $19 billion from blockchain networks. Much of this theft comes from hacking open ledgers. Easily overlooked, this transparency that was once touted as a security measure...
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has emerged as a revolutionary force in the financial landscape, promising a more accessible, transparent, and efficient system. This burgeoning ecosystem faces a critical challenge: balancing its decentralized ethos with the growing need for privacy and regulatory compliance. Eleanor Brooks, a veteran blockchain researcher, explores the underlying...
The cryptocurrency landscape once presented itself as a decentralized, libertarian utopia. Today, it’s undermined by the pursuit of short-term profits and practices that have drifted dangerously far from the mission with which it started. Eleanor Brooks, a veteran blockchain researcher, said that we need a real paradigm shift. She advocates...
Crypto was meant to be different. Remember the promise? Equal access to information, equal opportunity to invest, equal terms for all companies. Somewhere along the way, that spirit got lost. It was drowned out by a tsunami of pre-mines, private sales and venture capital goosed speculation. The dream choked on...
Remember the early days of crypto? The near, dreamlike ideal of a financial system of the people, by the people, for the people. Decentralization The principle behind the project wasn’t a buzzword, it was the driving force. Yet somewhere down the line, the compass got off kilter. In its place,...
The entire cryptocurrency market is in an unprecedented crisis of trust. These fears are rooted in concerns about loss of control, potentially inequitable token distributions, and misalignment with the short-term profit motive. We find that nearly 40% of airdrop recipients immediately sell their tokens upon receipt. This short sighted sell-off...
You think you know stablecoins. Tether, USDC – the usual suspects. Big market caps, widespread adoption. Comforting, right? Wrong. As all eyes are on these titans, a more quiet revolution is in the making. Looking forward to seeing you there! This lack of attention is robbing you of big future...
The original and inarguable promise of crypto was decentralization and freedom. We lost sight of that dream and exchanged it for something else. A façade that appears solid even if it’s a digital optical illusion shimmering on top of a fintech swamp crater. I'm talking about stablecoins.Are Your "Safe" Coins...
Monero (XMR), the most prominent privacy-focused cryptocurrency, is trading at roughly $327 USD. Its popularity has soared, driven by a rising appetite for transactions beyond governments’ watchful eyes and increasingly repressive regulatory landscapes. The worldwide development of cryptocurrency use and adoption has only accelerated in 2025, strengthening Monero’s lead on...
The stablecoin market is ever-changing, but it presents an exciting new bridge between the world of traditional finance and the digital asset space. USD pegged stablecoins Tether (USDT) is still the big winner, with a market cap of $159.1 billion. Hot on its heels is USDC (USDC) with a hefty...
The cryptocurrency market is a bigger, hotter and noisier world right now. As per CoinMarketCap data, its aggregate market value has skyrocketed to around $3.67 trillion. Much of this increase is driven by optimism on policy shifts and significant spot ETF inflows. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, has jumped close to...
Yes, short liquidations played a role. A big one. But to ascribe the whole $113,000 increase to that? That’s equivalent to claiming the only reason the Titanic sank was due to one iceberg. Oversimplification at its finest!Is $113K Just a Mirage?Look, we all saw the headlines. Bitcoin smashed through $110,000,...
Bitcoin just recently passed $113,000, sending shockwaves of enthusiasm and speculation throughout the cryptocurrency world. Kwame Nkosi, a veteran blockchain geopolitical analyst, explains the essential drivers behind this crazy rally. He shines a light on risks on the horizon that every investor should be keeping an eye on. As BlockchainShock.com...
The allure of crypto salaries is undeniable. It’s the new digital gold rush, baby! Appeal to the best tech talent and solidify your place in the inevitable future of finance. However, lurking just below the surface is a major regulatory loophole. This ticking time bomb in your HR department may...