Did you see Bitcoin smash through $104,000? Insane, right? While the talking heads are droning on about institutional investment and ETF flows, I'm looking at something much bigger: Southeast Asia. Believe it or not, we have Trump – yes, that Trump – to thank for introducing us to This Week...
The cryptocurrency market is in the midst of a crypto-mania, with Bitcoin just crossing the magic $104,000 mark. This rally seems to be powered, at least in part, by rosy news coming out US-China trade negotiations. BlockchainShock takes a closer look at how crypto responds and speculates due to major...
Picture this: I'm in a bustling pasar malam in Kuala Lumpur. The air is heavy with the scent of nasi lemak and the din of merchants calling out to sell their goods. A young woman ecstatic to be able to purchase a batik shirt on her mobile. 15 days into...
Let’s face it, the crypto space has a real gambling itch. BNB Alpha most recently welcomed Solana based meme coins such as MOODENG and GOAT. This change is a very high-stakes bet, with the potential to reap huge dividends or cause great harm. MOODENG has surged over 2,200%, and GOAT...
The cryptocurrency market has experienced intense volatility and surging growth in recent weeks, making many investors curious as to what is causing the action. Are the possible Federal Reserve rate cuts helping to drive the increase? Or is it the specter of stagflation driving folks to Bitcoin’s door? Or just...
I see it in their eyes. These are the bright, hungry, innovative, energetic eyes of young entrepreneurs in places like Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila. In truth, they’re building empires on their smartphones, working the hustle like nobody’s business down in Silicon Valley. They’re desperate to escape the status quo,...
Bitcoin is back in the headlines, and this time, it’s more than just the price. The entire cryptocurrency market is experiencing a remarkable turn to the upside, with most major altcoins surging in value and recent positive signs from institutional investors. BlockchainShock.com is a news and information site that breaks...
Earlier this week, Bitcoin exploded to historic highs. It touched a key resistance area around $104,000, its first foray to this area since February. This surge pushed Bitcoin’s market cap over $2 trillion, helping drive a total crypto market cap of $3.25 trillion. While the past price action has investors...
Bitcoin has crossed $100,000 once again, achieving that milestone for the first time since February. The spike comes right before the much-awaited trade talks between the U.S. and China. Generating excitement is the expected announcement of a new U.S.-U.K. bilateral trade agreement. With Bitcoin’s price approaching $100,000, there’s never been...
Siti in person, and make no mistake about it, this Bitcoin mania is dangerous. Everyone's screaming "$100K! To the moon!" I’m sitting here in Southeast Asia, smelling a whole lot of durian… and a whiff of something fishy.Is This Rally Built on Hype?Look, I get it. The charts are green,...
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...