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...
Yet the year 2025 approaches fast, with the prospect of major changes to global trade rules or global increases in tariffs on the horizon. Countries are currently struggling with monetary policy and trade protectionism. At this moment, as they march forward, the cryptocurrency market hangs in an uncertain balance, both...
Crypto firms are now making moves deep into traditional finance (TradFi) territory. Then, they’re creating new investment offerings that look a lot like what’s already on Wall Street. This convergence solidifies the trend of blurring the lines between decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi). Specifically, it opens up thrilling...
The crypto community is all abuzz! Bitcoin has blasted through $88,000, short sellers getting decimated in the process, and gold trading like it’s on fire. Let’s not kid ourselves, this isn’t a Bitcoin maximalists’ victory lap. Trump's latest antics, specifically his Fed Chair threat, and the resulting market jitters have...
Recall that viral TikTok of that grandma in Jakarta converting her retirement savings into Bitcoin. Seemed inspiring, right? A digital revolution, which is finally bringing government back to the people! Celebrities are shilling their favorite coins. XX Headlines back home in the Philippines scream of overnight millionaires. Southeast Asia in...
Most experts have quickly come to call this situation “Trade War 2.0.” This new phase has focused on the emergence of high-added-value sectors, mainly technology and pharmaceuticals. Consequently, investors are experiencing heightened market volatility and uncertainty. BlockchainShock.com provides an in-depth analysis of how these tensions are impacting both cryptocurrency and...
Jerome Powell’s like a kid with a hammer— everything that walks looks like a nail. Interest rates up, crypto down. That's the narrative, right? We watch Bitcoin shake at every sign that the Fed plans on pushing off further rate cuts. Focusing only on Powell’s hammer would miss a much...
Let’s face it, every time the Dow Jones takes a nosedive, it’s stressful. Your immediate instinctive response? Get rid of all of it, particularly those “dangerous” cryptos. We’ve all been trained to think that a dow falling means everyone’s in the pits. What if I told you that this same...
The cryptocurrency world is abuzz as Bitcoin recently climbed to $87,200 — a three-year high. This spectacular rally is occurring concurrently with acute weakness in the U.S. dollar. This new trend has triggered a flurry of activity and debate about the reasons behind these market forces. One major piece that’s...
Is Bitcoin really just a speculative bubble? That’s what the talking heads on cable news want you to think. They laugh it off as digital tulip mania, a passing fancy sure to crash and burn. What if I told you that Bitcoin’s recent runup to $87,200 is for something other...
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...
Southeast Asia. The country of stunning temples, colorful street cuisine—and now, according to some, the latest frontier for DeFi world conquest. XenDex ($XDX), with the wind in its sails powered by the XRP Ledger, could be the one to ignite. The presale lit the dogs on fire, with more than...
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...
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....