Money, at its core, is a technology—a medium of exchange that has changed fundamentally throughout thousands of years of human history. Our understanding of money is changing rapidly. From ancient exchanges of spirits to modern fractal monetary systems, it has reflected technological advances, social evolution, and our unending desire to...
The often contentious world of cryptocurrency discourse is divided on the issue. Just a few weeks ago, The Economist published a prophetic call for Bitcoin’s valuation to crash. Their analysis indicates that Bitcoin is highly overvalued. This statement has sparked a contentious argument between cryptocurrency proponents and traditional economic experts....
In addition to its environmental challenges, cryptocurrency is known for its extreme market volatility. Meme coins, propelled by these passionate online communities, can experience even greater and more pronounced swings in value. Last week, PEPE—the latest mega-popular meme coin—was in a confirmed bearish trend. This dip follows an overall correction...
Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest is famous for her predictions, or should I say pre-cactions. Among Ms. Wood’s longer-term calls, her much-discussed prediction that Bitcoin will hit $2.4 million by 2030 certainly stands out. This roadmap vision has turned heads and caused a bit of a frenzy among investors...
Stablecoins are some of the most widely-used cryptocurrencies today. They’re uniquely positioned to be the bridge between traditional finance and the decentralized world. These digital assets are designed to maintain a relatively stable value against a given peg, such as the U.S. dollar. They’re hugely popular today in trading, payments...
We incentivize the utility and productivity of the cryptocurrency market’s notorious volatility and explosive growth potential. Despite Bitcoin’s dominance, thousands of other altcoins and meme coins are competing for attention and adoption. Kwame Nkosi, through BlockchainShock, intends to break down the potential of each of these emerging cryptocurrencies to shake...
Second, the world of cryptocurrency is ever-evolving. As this evolution continues to unfold, a new debate is emerging — how do you balance innovation with the underlying principles that have created the foundation for these digital currencies. This has ignited a contentious and vigorous debate within the Monero community. It...
The cryptocurrency market is well known for its cyclical and volatile nature. Right now, everyone is looking very closely for the first signs of “altseason.” Kwame Nkosi, contributing to BlockchainShock, analyzes what’s going on in the market. In this exclusive report, he looks at Ethereum’s pivotal role, the current altcoin...
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the successful seizure of over $2.4 million in Bitcoin. This achievement is a big win in the still-raging war on ransomware and all crime related to cryptocurrency. This particular operation took place in the Northern District of Texas. Specifically, it sheds light...