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...
Bitcoin has soared thus far on Monday, leading the charge against alternative cryptocurrencies. This rally took place while the dollar index fell to a three-year low. So it’s no surprise that reports have former President Donald Trump considering firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. This troubling news has brought the...
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...