Eleanor Brooks is a experienced blockchain researcher at BlockchainShock. She continues to critically analyze the multitude of factors fueling the recent boom in the cryptocurrency space. Her analysis gets past all that hype. What it does is provide the reader with an insider’s perspective on market forces—with special attention on...
Bhutan is strategically leveraging its hydropower resources for cryptocurrency mining, aiming to invigorate its economy and address rising youth unemployment. The country's sovereign wealth fund, which controls the nation's sole power generation utility, has been involved in cryptocurrencies since 2019 and currently holds a substantial Bitcoin stash valued at over...
Bhutan, the small Himalayan kingdom, is grabbing attention with its own pioneering approach to crypto. The country has used its 100% clean hydropower energy resources to mine Bitcoin. It’s looking into the promise of “green” coins to shore up its economy. From added climate resilience to more transportation equity, this...
Stablecoins are such an eye-popping financial innovation right now. They trigger conversations on upending established systems and breaking the US dollar’s monopoly. Kwame Nkosi uses his deep knowledge of blockchain technology and finance to help demystify digital assets. He’s taking an active role in exploring their implications and impacts for...
It’s a fast moving world right now in the world of crypto, as new regulations and legislation seem to come out moment by moment. One such piece of legislation is the “Keep Your Coins Act,” introduced by U.S. Congressman Warren Davidson. This Act has caused a massive uproar in the...
Fast forward to today, cryptocurrency has been rapidly breaking into the mainstream of our digital world. As a result, now—we’ve proven—we need top notch security like never before. As platforms’ data-hoarding demands increase, so do the privacy risks for crypto market participants. Eleanor Brooks, a veteran blockchain researcher and communicator,...
As cryptocurrency platforms continue to require more information from their users, privacy concerns only continue to grow. Users are quickly learning how to protect their financial transactions in new and innovative ways. These tools include decentralized exchanges and non-custodial wallets, which provide more private options than traditional, data-hungry platforms.Bisq and...
Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) have reintroduced the Keep Your Coins Act in Washington, D.C., aiming to protect individuals' rights to control their digital assets. The bill would stop federal government overreach in its tracks, protecting Americans’ rights to engage in peer-to-peer transactions without the interference of...
Bitcoin has recently surged past the $120,000 mark, capturing the attention of investors, analysts, and enthusiasts worldwide. This massive price shift raises an important question, so let’s take a look at the forces driving this historic spike. Kwame Nkosi is an accomplished blockchain commentator who marries academic rigor with practitioner...
Gold and silver have both recently seen high price gains, capturing the eyes of investors and traders around the world. Kwame Nkosi is a veteran smart market analyst. Specifically, he looks at the technical patterns and underlying fundamentals fuelling the bullish momentum and shares his analysis on where the best...
Bitcoin got a lot of attention this month after breaking its all-time high and climbing over $118,000. This astounding bull-run has stolen the hearts and minds of investors and crypto-curious everyday people alike. It does, however, point to a larger shift across the cryptocurrency landscape. Kwame Nkosi, a keen eye...