Archetyp’s takedown, another notch on the belt of international law enforcement. Big deal, right? We've seen this movie before. Silk Road, AlphaBay, WallStreet… the list could continue on like this ad infinitum. They close, the articles announce triumph, and then… what? The hydra simply grows two new heads. The €250...
This is not merely a story of one senior citizen being defrauded out of a life-changing amount of money. This is about all of us. This is about how the very technology that promised freedom and decentralization has, in this case, become a weapon against the vulnerable. The $330 million...
$330 million. Gone. Vanished into the digital ether. An older American out there is living through a … heart-wrenching experience. Then, on April 28, 2025, they were duped by a highly choreographed Bitcoin heist. While the headlines scream about the sheer size of the heist – the fifth-largest in crypto...
The digital space, as we all know, provides amazing opportunities, but it serves as a prime playground for nefarious characters. No one understands the dangers of social engineering better than this recent victim. Now a frail 81-year-old US man has been scammed into losing $330 million in Bitcoin. This is...
A retired American, 77, has become the target of one of the record Bitcoin heists worth $330.7 million US dollars. The attacker used sophisticated social engineering techniques to infiltrate the victim’s cryptocurrency wallet. On April 30, onchain investigator ZachXBT u605 via Twitter reported a whopper. It’s currently the fifth-largest crypto...
As a result, a St. Francis woman is now experiencing extreme financial and emotional distress. After falling for a new, increasingly common type of cryptocurrency scam, she found herself shaken. The wife to Johansson, the woman, put in $55,000 after learning about the investment on Facebook. The event demonstrates the...
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...
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...
$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...
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 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,...
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 (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...
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...