While major cryptocurrencies faced bullish and bearish cycles in October, digital asset investment products saw an inflow boom, setting year-to-date highs. Those inflows totaled almost $19 billion, setting a new historical record for crypto ETPs. Bitcoin and Ethereum-based products made up the majority of those inflows, telling the tale of...
As recently as June 11, Bitcoin topped $110,400. That leap followed the release of positive new U.S. inflation data, which indicated that prices were increasing at a much slower clip than anticipated. As of June 12, Bitcoin is hovering just under $107k. It reached a record high of $111,970 on...
Bitcoin is in the news again, breaking new ground and climbing back over $92,000. This impressive rally has investors and analysts alike asking: Is Bitcoin truly becoming the inflation escape route many have hoped for? BlockchainShock.com dives deep into the factors driving this price surge, examining Bitcoin's potential as an...
So, is Aptos a genius and playing 4D chess, or are they about to step on their own proverbial dick? And yet… that’s the question that’s been swirling around AIP-119, the proposal to cut staking rewards by almost half. A 7% yield sounds pretty sweet, right? Free money! But what...
The cryptocurrency world is abuzz as Bitcoin recently climbed to $87,200 — a three-year high. This spectacular rally is occurring concurrently with acute weakness in the U.S. dollar. This new trend has triggered a flurry of activity and debate about the reasons behind these market forces. One major piece that’s...
Is Bitcoin really just a speculative bubble? That’s what the talking heads on cable news want you to think. They laugh it off as digital tulip mania, a passing fancy sure to crash and burn. What if I told you that Bitcoin’s recent runup to $87,200 is for something other...
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...
Let’s face it, the crypto community can’t resist an exciting hype train. Right now, the AI-powered trading locomotive is barreling down the tracks, with Grok and ChatGPT as its star conductors. Well before you decide to mortgage your home and give Uber all your assets, let’s slow down a moment...
You know, sometimes I feel like I'm watching a rerun of an old movie, only this time, it's playing out in the halls of Congress. The Senate Banking Committee’s recent hearing on the need for comprehensive crypto regulation. It was a bit like a Broadway show. Rather than earnestly seeking...
The recent Senate Banking Committee hearing on regulating the crypto space? If I’m being truthful, it was more like seeing a train wreck go down in slow motion. While senators debated the nuances of defining a digital asset – is it a security, a commodity, or something else entirely? –...
Forget about Wall Street, the exciting disruptor in crypto day trading is cooking up in the crowded streets of Southeast Asia. I'm not talking about hedge fund managers with Bloomberg terminals; I'm talking about the everyday person – the small business owner in Jakarta, the student in Kuala Lumpur, the...
You think you know stablecoins. Tether, USDC – the usual suspects. Big market caps, widespread adoption. Comforting, right? Wrong. As all eyes are on these titans, a more quiet revolution is in the making. Looking forward to seeing you there! This lack of attention is robbing you of big future...
The original and inarguable promise of crypto was decentralization and freedom. We lost sight of that dream and exchanged it for something else. A façade that appears solid even if it’s a digital optical illusion shimmering on top of a fintech swamp crater. I'm talking about stablecoins.Are Your "Safe" Coins...