As a result, banks are rushing to stake Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL). Sounds futuristic, right? Like putting your savings account on steroids. Wait a minute—there’s still more! Before you start on a staking journey filled with visions of “institutional adoption” and easy-peasy staking profits, stop right there! This isn't...
Just last Tuesday (April 29), Taurus, a top crypto custody company, announced their partnership with Figment, a well-known staking service provider. This partnership will enable banks to seamlessly stake Ethereum, Solana and other proof-of-stake (PoS) tokens. This partnership provides a trusted way for regulated financial institutions to offer their customers...
Grayscale’s not only playing chess, they’re playing 4D chess with the SEC and the future of Ethereum ETFs. We know you’ve seen the alarmist headlines, but don’t believe the hype. This isn't just about adding a few basis points to your returns. It's about fundamentally reshaping how institutions perceive crypto,...
Grayscale Investments, meanwhile, is in the process of pursuing litigation against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for making the case to push regulators to move forward. Representing the 2nd largest owner of Ethereum, the firm is lobbying for the inclusion of staking in Ethereum Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)....
$61 MILLION. Let that sink in. Payouts U.S. Ethereum ETFs have lost out on over billion in estimated value of staking rewards since their launch. This 5-month delay would be completely the SEC’s fault for stalling. You know what? It's not just about the money. It's about opportunity, innovation, and...
Recent events in the world of crypto indicate that a revolution may have begun, one that will fundamentally change how institutions engage with these new financial assets. Ethereum is at an inflection point in its technical evolution. Shipman expressed this sentiment simultaneously with a major uptick in institutional confidence in...
As most people know, the cryptocurrency market is well-known for its volatility. The recent price tumblings and rises of popular coins such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Dogecoin (DOGE) have caught the attention of crypto investors and analysts alike. BlockchainShock’s eyes are ever-glued on these market movements and sentiment...
Bitcoin’s blasting off like a SpaceX rocket, Ethereum sputtering on the launchpad. And when we look out, we see the headlines, the charts, the breathless pronouncements of a new bull run. But wait before you envision Lambos lining the streets in front of mud huts, let’s discuss what all this...
All too often, Southeast Asia is overlooked Innovation’s hotbed, a dynamic kaleidoscope threaded with capital and tech thirst. Let's be brutally honest – this region doesn't need more theoretical possibilities floating in the clouds. We're tired of waiting for promises. We need real, tangible solutions now. That's why while Ethereum...
Okay, let's be real. We've all seen the crypto rollercoaster. Promises, hype, and then...sometimes, nothing. For example, you might spot Stellar flashing an ascending triangle, which is a bullish pattern that suggests a breakout up to $0.29. Ethereum's got its own triangle, eyeing $3,600. And the RWA tokenization push by...
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...
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...