Remember how much you liked your cousin, Ah Hock, in 2012? Oh, that dude who referred to Bitcoin as “internet funny money” and returned to his Dota 2 tournament? He's now driving a Proton Saga with a heavy heart, watching his neighbor, who did listen, pull up in a BMW....
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...
Imagine Aling Nena, a young mother of three in the rural Philippines. Just like Sofia, whose relentless efforts hawking knickknacks at her town’s marketplace, are a daily struggle to survive. Imagine a happy Aling Nena enjoying increased prosperity as she learns and develops by playing a blockchain-based game. She’s making...
Forget Wall Street. If you want to see the real crypto fireworks exploding, look to Southeast Asia! If you don’t have an eye on it, you’re leaving money on the table. I'm not talking about just following the Bitcoin herd; I'm talking about identifying real opportunities in a region brimming...
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is at an immensely interesting juncture. To the critics, evidence of failure lies in high gas fees and network fragmentation. Compared to that, you have the other camp, which argues that Ethereum is becoming the revolutionary base technology — the ‘digital oil’ —...
We all remember the frustration. Because honestly, it’s maddening to just try and do a basic transaction on Ethereum. Next, you are slapped with a gas fee that’s many multiples of the amount you want to send. Hundreds of dollars in fees just to transfer a few dollars? It felt...
Are we looking at a new financial epoch emerging from the ashes in Southeast Asia? Or are we being seduced by a false digital promise? CoinP, Godex, and NexDAX are causing quite a stir in crypto circles. Yet, their user acquisition hinges on promises of low fees, high security and...
Initially built to provide a better connection between the traditional financial ecosystem and the digital assets landscape, stablecoins have exponentially grown their prominence. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, these cryptocurrencies keep a stable value by pegging themselves to a fiat currency or commodity. Recent figures show explosive adoption of stablecoin transaction volumes,...
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...
Is the king about to be dethroned? Since its inception, Monero has been the runaway leader when it comes to privacy coins. 26,000 Qubetics holders? Well, that’s not just a number—that’s a quake. It signals a tectonic change in the crypto world, particularly when viewed through a Southeast Asian prism.Privacy's...
Okay, I know what you're thinking. "$543 million liquidated? How can that possibly be good for anyone?" Trust me, I get it. Nobody likes seeing that much money evaporate. Every once in a while, it takes a controlled burn to remove all the deadwood and open up space for a...
Last week’s dramatic plunge in the cryptocurrency market saw more than $543 million in positions liquidated. More than enough to underscore the serious risks associated with crypto trading, this event marks the … It’s particularly treacherous when you throw in market volatility, margin trading, and psychological drivers such as fear...
$543 million. Gone. Poof. Gone into the tempestuous flotsam and jetsam of the crypto markets in less than 24 hours. Greed’s price tag to more than 122,000 traders, that was the price tag of greed — a painful lesson imparted with cold and lethal efficiency. Bitcoin recently reached Bermuda Triangle-like...
Picture this: Siti, a young mother from Jakarta, juggling two jobs and dreaming of a future where her kids can go to better schools. She just cannot stop hearing the chatter and buzz around crypto, around how average people are becoming crypto millionaires overnight. She happens to discover Qubetics, notices...
Qubetics has featured widely on the crypto news circuit of late…thanks to a jaw-dropping 950% pump. For those new to the cryptocurrency scene, understanding what Qubetics is, its potential, and its risks is crucial before considering any investment. BlockchainShock is committed to teaching neophytes the fundamental concepts of Qubetics. Here,...
A 950% surge in one hour? Qubetics certainly grabbed headlines, and understandably so. The appeal of get rich quick schemes often draws everyone in. Such frustration is particularly pronounced among those who are new to the crypto space. Before you full send it, let’s soberly stand back and examine the...
Snorter Bot (SNORT), a new crypto presale happening on the Telegram platform. With the presale coming to an end, it is garnering considerable buzz. The project has so far garnered $1.5 million in investor commitments, indicating high demand among investors. With under 24 hours to go, would-be investors are watching...
Genesis Qubetics, Arbitrum and Cardano are coming into prominence with crypto newcomers, each offering distinctive opportunities and features. Qubetics shot to an all-time high of $4.20 within the first hour of trading. This incredible jump represented a mind-boggling 950 percent gain from its starting value of only $0.40. Arbitrum is...