energy consumption

Cryptocurrency's "Legal Dark Side" Threatens Climate Progress, Expert Warns

Cryptocurrency's "Legal Dark Side" Threatens Climate Progress, Expert Warns

Cryptocurrency is fundamentally built on energy greedy processes, making the climate crisis even more dire around the world. Indeed, last year an expert called its power source the industry’s “legal dark side.” Professor Steven Ferrey argues that this unchecked energy consumption is propelling the United States down a "highway to...

Crypto's Dirty Secret: Is Your Bitcoin Fueling Climate Change?

Crypto's Dirty Secret: Is Your Bitcoin Fueling Climate Change?

The world of cryptocurrency, led as usual by Bitcoin, continues to dazzle and bemuse investors, tech enthusiasts and policy makers. BlockchainShock consistently delivers insightful market sentiment analysis, advanced technical breakdowns, and expert coverage of privacy coins and staking rewards, empowering investors to stay ahead. Beneath the surface of this digital...

Crypto Regulation: 6 Key Takeaways from the Senate Hearing

Crypto Regulation: 6 Key Takeaways from the Senate Hearing

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...

Day Trade Crypto Like a Pro: ChatGPT & Grok AI Secrets

Day Trade Crypto Like a Pro: ChatGPT & Grok AI Secrets

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...

Senate Scrutinizes Crypto Regulation Amid Rise in Scam Losses

Senate Scrutinizes Crypto Regulation Amid Rise in Scam Losses

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...

Monero Gains Traction as Crypto Adoption Soars Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Monero Gains Traction as Crypto Adoption Soars Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

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...

Stablecoin Giants Tether Leads as USD1 Gains Ground

Stablecoin Giants Tether Leads as USD1 Gains Ground

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...

Crypto Paychecks: Hype vs. Reality - Should You Take the Leap?

Crypto Paychecks: Hype vs. Reality - Should You Take the Leap?

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...

Bitcoin Blasts Past $113K! What's Driving the Crypto Frenzy?

Bitcoin Blasts Past $113K! What's Driving the Crypto Frenzy?

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...

Crypto Wipeout: $543M Liquidated! Is Greed Blinding Traders?

Crypto Wipeout: $543M Liquidated! Is Greed Blinding Traders?

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...