Ethereum (ETH) is now trading at $2,633 after a 2.3% increase in the last 24 hours. The bullish trend is a result of growing anticipation that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will soon approve spot ETH ETFs. Special interests Investors market is clamoring for the potential to receive...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently delayed its decision on Grayscale’s proposal. This proposal seeks to add Ethereum staking to its as-yet-unapproved spot Ethereum ETF and Ethereum Mini Trust ETF. The delay moves the final decision date to at least June 1, 2025, it said, up from an initial...
Cryptocurrency investment, like most things in life, is very dynamic. Whether it’s crypto or commercial real estate, new ways for investors to access digital assets are rolling out constantly. Purpose Investments, a well-known name in the ETF space, has introduced a groundbreaking product: the SOLL ETF. This new ETF provides...
Senator Ted Cruz, a prominent figure in American politics, has increasingly positioned himself as a vocal advocate for the cryptocurrency industry. His initiatives range from legislative proposals aimed at fostering innovation to public statements championing the potential of Bitcoin and blockchain technology. Cruz’s newfound love of crypto has faced its...
Ted Cruz. Just the name itself fills our heads with the images of back room deal making, hard core Rick Santorum-style conservatism, and today crypto advocacy. Hang on for just a minute before we start to worship him as our digital messiah. Southeast Asia’s accelerated crypto adoption requires that we...
Ted Cruz’s recent victory in getting that controversial IRS crypto rule overturned is a huge win for the space, and there’s no doubt about that. To be clear, we are thrilled that he has brought us the first crypto bill signed into law. I’m not always in agreement with his...
Former President Donald Trump is getting more and more active in the cryptocurrency industry. Yet his pledges to dramatically reverse course on regulation have ignited a shitstorm of controversy, including accusations of conflicts of interest and criticism over the economic impact of his initiatives. His family's expanding crypto footprint and...
The intersection of politics and crypto has already been a wild ride, but Donald Trump’s sudden return to crypto-currency deserves some extra attention. His administration's potential moves toward crypto deregulation have sparked considerable debate, raising questions about the benefits for his family's business, the risks to investors and financial stability,...
Is Trump’s cronyism costing Southeast Asia’s tech future so his family can cash out from crypto? I know how much this sounds like a conspiracy theory, trust me. If you ask us, the timing could not possibly be more convenient. He's pumping crypto in the West, and we're left wondering...
Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has always been one of the most closely watched, focused and speculated cryptocurrencies. Like all realities, its course has been dotted with times of meteoric increase and mighty downturn. As BlockchainShock aims to provide insightful market sentiment analysis, advanced technical breakdowns, and...
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...
Yes, short liquidations played a role. A big one. But to ascribe the whole $113,000 increase to that? That’s equivalent to claiming the only reason the Titanic sank was due to one iceberg. Oversimplification at its finest!Is $113K Just a Mirage?Look, we all saw the headlines. Bitcoin smashed through $110,000,...