The world of cryptocurrency is shifting under our feet, and with it has come a heightened sense of scrutiny and regulation. Just last week, another widely used crypto mixer, eXch, announced they would be shutting down by May 1st. This alarming decision highlights the severe dangers of utilizing these services...
This was eXch, a cryptocurrency mixer that recently announced it would shut down on May 1, claiming law enforcement pressure made it untenable to continue. The decision follows accusations that the exchange facilitated laundering from this year’s record $200+ million Bybit hack. It came under fire for being used by...
The shutdown of eXch, a small, obscure crypto exchange might have slipped under the radar. It indeed strikes a beautiful chord within the grander crescendo of the digital asset universe. Get under the hood, and you’ll find an inspiration tale. That makes regulatory oversight an immediate necessity, particularly across nascent...
Lucy Powell’s X account hack — both personally and professionally — but revealing the appalling state of security. It works against those in Southeast Asia who are trying desperately to follow the rules and create legitimate blockchain businesses. Promoting a "House of Commons" coin? The irony is thicker than London...
Fear is a powerful motivator, isn't it? At the moment, the crypto market is awash in it. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is flashing severe warning signs. This serves as a strong reminder that old concerns about global capitalism are alive and well, even in this decentralized utopia that...
The Bitcoin market's recent rebound is intoxicating. Our Fear & Greed Index is currently signaling extreme greed. Meanwhile, whale wallets are getting FAT, and ETFs of the likes we’ve never imagined before are chomping up BTC like a thirsty desert traveler. Fidelity and ARK Invest are throwing around multi-million dollar...
The crypto market, famous for its volatility and fickle nature, is going through a major shift. There are signs investor sentiment has swung from fear to greed, accelerated by major whale accumulation and continued strong inflows into Bitcoin ETFs. BlockchainShock is pleased to bring you this far-reaching article, steeped in...
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...
Forget your Lambo dreams for a second. We're staring down the barrel of a tariff tsunami, and Southeast Asia's crypto destiny hangs in the balance. Will we be the ones to rise like a phoenix from the ashes of global trade wars or will we be up to our necks...
Okay, let's talk Bitcoin. And let's be real. I'm seeing headlines screaming about a 25% rebound, ETF inflows, and ARK Invest's insane $2.4 million price target by 2030. Sounds amazing, right? Let’s unpack this further, because all is most definitely not as it should be.Are Whales Rigging The Game?On-chain data...
Solana (SOL) has been one of the biggest newsmakers lately. This increase in activity is largely driven by a $500 million Colorado-based investment by Sol Strategies. This capital injection has sent Solana’s price skyrocketing. It has stirred up incredible demand from retail and institutional investors both. BlockchainShock.com As of this...
The crypto world: a digital Wild West where fortunes are made and lost faster than you can say "blockchain." Recently, the whole world hyped mind of Pepe. This groundbreaking project looks to marry the best of AI wizardry with the stormy emotional sea that is meme coins. Before you jump...