The crypto world is rapidly evolving, and the latest trends show big changes in investor sentiment and market trajectory. In this piece, veteran blockchain pundit Kwame Nkosi unpacks the forces that are creating enormous flows into crypto funds. Here, he shares his thoughts on the part played by Bitcoin, Ethereum,...
The first Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) launched on Wednesday and started trading on Wednesday morning. It debuted on the Cboe BZX, one of America’s stock exchanges based in Chicago. This launch represents a significant step forward in terms of the potentially increased acceptance of cryptocurrency focused investment vehicles after initial...
Even with recent market volatility, cryptocurrency investment products have proven to be surprisingly resilient. Among these, crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) are the most alluring, luring billions in investor dollars. CoinShares announced on Monday that crypto ETPs had $1.24 billion in inflows for the trading week ending Friday. This influx has...
This year, crypto firms have gone deeper into Wall Street territory, creating more traditional, regulated investment products coupled with strategic management of their token allocations. Mantra's CEO, John Patrick Mullin, initiated the unstaking of 150 million OM tokens for burning, aiming to reduce supply and bolster token value. Securitize recently...
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have announced their intention to make amendments to the current fund regulations. In particular, these changes will add new detailed provisions tailored to crypto funds. These changes are intended to formalize practices that have already been in place via the prospectus review and approval process...
Canada’s financial regulators are increasing scrutiny of crypto mutual funds. These amendments are intended to shore up investor protections and foster stability in the quickly changing landscape inherent in the world of digital assets. Our friend Jason, a blogger at BlockchainShock, breaks down what these new regulations mean for Canadian...
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...
The Senate Banking Committee met recently to discuss the rapidly growing, but highly confusing, world of crypto regulation. This upcoming meeting could not be more important at this moment in history. American consumers are losing billions to crypto scams as well, and the U.S. is lagging other countries in establishing...
Monero (XMR), the most prominent privacy-focused cryptocurrency, is trading at roughly $327 USD. Its popularity has soared, driven by a rising appetite for transactions beyond governments’ watchful eyes and increasingly repressive regulatory landscapes. The worldwide development of cryptocurrency use and adoption has only accelerated in 2025, strengthening Monero’s lead on...
The stablecoin market is ever-changing, but it presents an exciting new bridge between the world of traditional finance and the digital asset space. USD pegged stablecoins Tether (USDT) is still the big winner, with a market cap of $159.1 billion. Hot on its heels is USDC (USDC) with a hefty...
The cryptocurrency market is a bigger, hotter and noisier world right now. As per CoinMarketCap data, its aggregate market value has skyrocketed to around $3.67 trillion. Much of this increase is driven by optimism on policy shifts and significant spot ETF inflows. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, has jumped close to...
Bitcoin just recently passed $113,000, sending shockwaves of enthusiasm and speculation throughout the cryptocurrency world. Kwame Nkosi, a veteran blockchain geopolitical analyst, explains the essential drivers behind this crazy rally. He shines a light on risks on the horizon that every investor should be keeping an eye on. As BlockchainShock.com...
Ethereum continues to be on a roll as well – ETH had another big day, breaking up nearly 5% on the day. The cryptocurrency is now trading at $2,783.This massive price increase has been no surprise to savvy investors and financial analysts. They are keenly watching how Ethereum will perform...