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,...
Pudgy Penguins, initially known for its NFT collection, has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, boasting a massive online community and real-world recognition. The project recently launched its official coin, PENGU, aiming to further engage its extensive fanbase and introduce new audiences to the crypto space. With a strong presence in...
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...
Meme coins. They're the digital Beanie Babies of our time, aren't they? A capricious, reckless wave of adoption, spurred by online mania and the FOMO (fear of missing out). The lure of the get-rich-quick scheme is just as enticing, I understand. Wait wait, before you start thinking about remortgaging your...
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...
First, you’re watching history, Bitcoin is breaking new ground, flirting with and going above $100,000. One day, headlines shout about a ‘historic trade agreement’ and the next about a ‘monetary injection’. Click to see the full infographic. But let’s face it, that’s just part of the story. The actual narrative...
Brett is a meme coin that is currently deployed on the Base blockchain. Yet, remarkably, it has received such overwhelming interest that its total market valuation already exceeds $500 million. Brett launched in mid-February 2024, and in less than one month managed to become the largest native meme coin project...
What does it really mean to be the “most trusted” Jackbit online casinos UK 2025, as its promotional material claims? As a blockchain researcher, I’m naturally skeptical. The crypto arena is full of get-rich-quick projects promising the world, and online casinos are not at all exempt from the hyperbole. Let’s...
Green Asset Solutions and Sustainability (GRASS), a cryptocurrency focused on environmental initiatives, has demonstrated significant growth, attracting increased investor attention. The digital asset saw a huge price increase throughout the winter months, indicative of increasing demand for more sustainable cryptocurrencies.As one example, GRASS was at about $0.86 just before the...
The crypto bull run crypto is officially upon us and this time around, it’s not just Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the charge. Savvy investors are deeply watching altcoins after the meteoric rise of the territory, particularly those with strong utility and advanced technology. BlockchainShock tracks a major comeback among privacy...
The United States Senate recently convened a hearing on the growing universe of cryptocurrency. In doing so, they highlighted the desperate need for regulation in this emerging frontier. Here are some of the most important highlights that emerged through the conversations. They each noted the challenges, opportunities, and possible future...
The market of cryptocurrency day trading is a whirlwind, chaotic and always on the move. Quick reflexes, and even quicker algorithms. Thanks to new, advanced AI tools such as ChatGPT and Grok, traders are experiencing the most powerful insight and automation they’ve ever seen. Kwame Nkosi, a blockchain commentator, balances...
Let’s face it, the crypto community can’t resist an exciting hype train. Right now, the AI-powered trading locomotive is barreling down the tracks, with Grok and ChatGPT as its star conductors. Well before you decide to mortgage your home and give Uber all your assets, let’s slow down a moment...
You know, sometimes I feel like I'm watching a rerun of an old movie, only this time, it's playing out in the halls of Congress. The Senate Banking Committee’s recent hearing on the need for comprehensive crypto regulation. It was a bit like a Broadway show. Rather than earnestly seeking...
The recent Senate Banking Committee hearing on regulating the crypto space? If I’m being truthful, it was more like seeing a train wreck go down in slow motion. While senators debated the nuances of defining a digital asset – is it a security, a commodity, or something else entirely? –...
Forget about Wall Street, the exciting disruptor in crypto day trading is cooking up in the crowded streets of Southeast Asia. I'm not talking about hedge fund managers with Bloomberg terminals; I'm talking about the everyday person – the small business owner in Jakarta, the student in Kuala Lumpur, the...
The Senate Banking Committee met recently to discuss the rapidly growing, but highly confusing, world of crypto regulation. This upcoming meeting could not be more important at this moment in history. American consumers are losing billions to crypto scams as well, and the U.S. is lagging other countries in establishing...
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...