The unregulated world of cryptocurrency isn’t new to headlines filled with stories of audacious hacks and millions in stolen funds. Even the best-planned heists are prone to unexpected disasters. When that is the case, criminals are left out in the cold, without recourse, and are left to pay for their...
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...
Monero (XMR), a leading cryptocurrency that focuses heavily on privacy, saw its price explode over the weekend, peaking at $317 on Sunday. A suspected widespread cyberattack on government institutions drove this increase. Roughly $330 million worth of Bitcoin was exchanged for Monero. The event stands as the largest single-day movement...
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...
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...