financial innovation

Meme Coins Are The Future Of ASEAN SMEs, Here's Why

Meme Coins Are The Future Of ASEAN SMEs, Here's Why

If we’re being honest, the deck is stacked against average Americans in the financial industry. It’s no surprise that for too long, Wall Street fat cats have been the ones calling the shots, ASEAN SMEs really just left to pick up the scraps. Old school banks? Well, they just want...

Bolivia's Crypto Boom: Escape from Economic Crisis?

Bolivia's Crypto Boom: Escape from Economic Crisis?

Bolivia is facing one of its worst economic crises in recent memory right now. This crisis has created an acute scarcity of foreign currency and a steep drop in gas exports. It further aggravates the ongoing fuel crisis, with causes stemming from increasing pressure from dollar reserves running low and...

7 Ways OFAC's Crypto Crackdown Will Ignite Southeast Asia's DeFi Revolution

7 Ways OFAC's Crypto Crackdown Will Ignite Southeast Asia's DeFi Revolution

When OFAC sanctions crypto entities, the knee-jerk reaction is panic. So let’s not kid ourselves on that score. Daily headlines scream about the governments freezing of assets and regulatory overreach. What if I told you this crackdown, while seemingly negative, could be the very thing that sparks a DeFi revolution...

Pi Day 2: Southeast Asia's Crypto Revolution Starts Now with Pi!

Pi Day 2: Southeast Asia's Crypto Revolution Starts Now with Pi!

Southeast Asia will start to cut its own digital fate. Unlearn all of your bad crypto assumptions. This isn’t another flash-in-the-pan meme coin. So, welcome to Pi Network! On June 28th—Pi Day 2—Financial Freedom Is Now MobileCryptocurrency has long claimed to be decentralized. In Southeast Asia, most still encounter that...

Bitcoin The Pioneer Cryptocurrency Revolutionising the Digital Economy

Bitcoin The Pioneer Cryptocurrency Revolutionising the Digital Economy

Bitcoin, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, is inarguably the world’s first decentralized digital currency. Born out of the financial crisis, Bitcoin has since come to represent decentralization and truly owning your money. As the first digital breakthrough—the king of crypto—Bitcoin is often the trailblazer for other altcoins....

Bitcoin's Rise, Ethereum's Fall Africa's Crypto Game Changer?

Bitcoin's Rise, Ethereum's Fall Africa's Crypto Game Changer?

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...

Dash: The Digital Cash Innovator in the Cryptocurrency Landscape

Dash: The Digital Cash Innovator in the Cryptocurrency Landscape

Dash, short for Digital Cash, has been a powerful player on the cryptocurrency stage since coming online in early 2014. This makes Dash one of the market’s longest-standing digital currencies. Dash started as a fork from Bitcoin’s codebase way back in 2014. Since its launch, it has matured and grown...

Crypto's AI Revolution: Are Regulators Sleeping on Southeast Asia's Future?

Crypto's AI Revolution: Are Regulators Sleeping on Southeast Asia's Future?

That’s why I’m so excited about a groundbreaking team I just met with in Ho Chi Minh City. As part of that mission, they’re creating an AI-powered micro-lending platform that leverages cryptocurrency. This new platform will further enable rice farmers in the Mekong Delta to access critical financing. Imagine that:...

5 Reasons Why Crypto's $543M Liquidation is Good For You

5 Reasons Why Crypto's $543M Liquidation is Good For You

Okay, I know what you're thinking. "$543 million liquidated? How can that possibly be good for anyone?" Trust me, I get it. Nobody likes seeing that much money evaporate. Every once in a while, it takes a controlled burn to remove all the deadwood and open up space for a...

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...

Crypto Greed's $543M Wake-Up Call Southeast Asia Must Heed

Crypto Greed's $543M Wake-Up Call Southeast Asia Must Heed

$543 million. Gone. Poof. Gone into the tempestuous flotsam and jetsam of the crypto markets in less than 24 hours. Greed’s price tag to more than 122,000 traders, that was the price tag of greed — a painful lesson imparted with cold and lethal efficiency. Bitcoin recently reached Bermuda Triangle-like...

Qubetics 950% Surge: Genius Move or Beginner's Trap?

Qubetics 950% Surge: Genius Move or Beginner's Trap?

Picture this: Siti, a young mother from Jakarta, juggling two jobs and dreaming of a future where her kids can go to better schools. She just cannot stop hearing the chatter and buzz around crypto, around how average people are becoming crypto millionaires overnight. She happens to discover Qubetics, notices...

Qubetics Skyrockets 950%! Crypto Beginners, Read This First

Qubetics Skyrockets 950%! Crypto Beginners, Read This First

Qubetics has featured widely on the crypto news circuit of late…thanks to a jaw-dropping 950% pump. For those new to the cryptocurrency scene, understanding what Qubetics is, its potential, and its risks is crucial before considering any investment. BlockchainShock is committed to teaching neophytes the fundamental concepts of Qubetics. Here,...

Qubetics' 950% Jump: Data Reveals a Risky Foundation

Qubetics' 950% Jump: Data Reveals a Risky Foundation

A 950% surge in one hour? Qubetics certainly grabbed headlines, and understandably so. The appeal of get rich quick schemes often draws everyone in. Such frustration is particularly pronounced among those who are new to the crypto space. Before you full send it, let’s soberly stand back and examine the...

Snorter Bot Presale Nears End, Token Price Set to Increase

Snorter Bot Presale Nears End, Token Price Set to Increase

Snorter Bot (SNORT), a new crypto presale happening on the Telegram platform. With the presale coming to an end, it is garnering considerable buzz. The project has so far garnered $1.5 million in investor commitments, indicating high demand among investors. With under 24 hours to go, would-be investors are watching...

Crypto Newcomers Flock to Qubetics, Arbitrum, and Cardano Amidst Market Gains

Crypto Newcomers Flock to Qubetics, Arbitrum, and Cardano Amidst Market Gains

Genesis Qubetics, Arbitrum and Cardano are coming into prominence with crypto newcomers, each offering distinctive opportunities and features. Qubetics shot to an all-time high of $4.20 within the first hour of trading. This incredible jump represented a mind-boggling 950 percent gain from its starting value of only $0.40. Arbitrum is...