There’s no question that the African fintech scene is hot right now. But beneath the surface of mobile money and micro-loans, a silent revolution is brewing: crypto staking. The shiny new fintech platforms might take the spotlight for their attention on transaction fees. But they gloss over an entire universe...
Mega Dice is rewriting the rules of the online gambling space! They provide a KYC-less crypto casino platform that prioritizes user anonymity above all, without compromising on their smooth gaming experience. This smart solution creates access for players to a virtually unlimited catalog of games. Whether it’s their favorite classics...
Is Trump creating a crypto utopia, or a house of cards? The narrative surrounding his pro-crypto stance paints a picture of innovation and economic prosperity, fueled by deregulation and a national Bitcoin Reserve. As with many things in life, the reality is much more complicated than merely a “good” or...
Purpose Investments has done something neat by launching the Purpose Solana ETF, which gives investors direct access to Solana’s high-throughput network. This unique ETF is specially engineered to bring staking rewards directly into the fund, boosting returns for investors. The launch deepens Purpose Investments’ suite of crypto ETFs, further solidifying...
Canary Capital has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Tron ETF with staking capabilities. As stated in the filing on Friday, the goal is to provide investors access to profit from the appreciation of Tron’s price. Today, Tron is the ninth-largest cryptocurrency with a...
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the head of Binance, has proposed unifying BNB staking tokens to simplify the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem and encourage broader adoption. CZ's suggestion to unify staking derivatives could streamline BNB's functionality across DeFi platforms. This move reflects Binance's commitment to maintaining its leadership in Web3 usability and...
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the CEO of Binance, has hinted at a major update to the BNB staking mechanism. This proposal is an effort to bring together the existing, but disparate and fragmented system. We set out to solve some big key challenges and open new opportunities across the Decentralized Finance...
CZ wants to unify BNB staking tokens. Great. But could this be DeFi democratization, or merely Binance pulling a fast one, particularly on new markets such as Africa? So I believe we do need to be asking some tough questions.Africa's DeFi: Opportunity or Exploitation?Let's be real. DeFi in Africa isn’t...
The numbers are eye-catching, aren’t they? 2nd Amendment A near 50% cut in Aptos staking rewards – from close to 7% currently to 3.79% as proposed. MoonSheisty’s Rather Airdrop proposal spells out a vision of unlocking non-extractable value potential which capital efficiency has made Aptos as competitive and exciting as...
There is a major shift taking place in the Aptos ecosystem. At the same time, the community has been waiting for a planned halving of staking rewards. This change will reduce the maximum reward rate by 1.5% per year until it hits a floor of 3.25% per annum. This decision...
The crypto market is a ripe ecosystem for hot takes and wild predictions. Recently, an executive of CryptoGuard caught expert’s attention by predicting that XRP price will reach $1,000. This ambitious target has led to much discussion and speculation across the crypto space. BlockchainShock will be following this prediction very...
The crypto community can’t stop talking about XenDex ($XDX), a new decentralized finance (DeFi) project developed on the XRP Ledger. And indeed, its presale has absolutely sparked a huge demand, with 20% of the total tokens already sold within only the first day! This rapid uptake has led many to...
Matthew Brienen, COO of CryptoGuard, throws a massive number out there: XRP to $1,000 within a decade. He’s going all in, putting 50% of his crypto portfolio on XRP. And look, everybody loves a great moonshot story in crypto. Before you remortgage the homestead and load up the family into...
Matthew Brienen, COO of CryptoGuard, believes that XRP can go as high as $100, even $1,000 over the next 10 years. And you know what? I’m here for it! Never mind the pessimists still grasping at old financial paradigms. So why expand this to all of Southeast Asia, and why...
As things develop, the $XDX presale of XenDex is a scaly topic that has analysts anticipating a fast sell-out. More than 20% depleted in the first day? That's a rocket launch. Before you hit the brakes, let’s examine the evidence. As an experienced blockchain researcher, I am here to help...
Then again, the crypto market is always a fickle creature, right? Now we’re witnessing Bitcoin dancing around $95,000, a resurgence for altcoins, and the Fear & Greed Index showing “greedy.” Amidst this resurgence, two tokens stand out: TRUMP and SUI. Both have provided record-breaking returns of 79% and 70%. They...
Unprecedented inflows inundate the market, with BlackRock and Fidelity at the top. Bitcoin has rocketed above $90,000, triggering stories that scream of a crypto comeback triggered by investments from traditional institutions. Before you go running into this like everyone else, driven by your fear of missing out (FOMO), wait up...
New and exciting developments continue to unfold within the cryptocurrency market, as new altcoins such as TRUMP and SUI have kicked off an impressive summer rally. These digital assets have seen tremendous growth, leading many to speculate that we are on the verge of a shift in crypto market dominance....