Most experts have quickly come to call this situation “Trade War 2.0.” This new phase has focused on the emergence of high-added-value sectors, mainly technology and pharmaceuticals. Consequently, investors are experiencing heightened market volatility and uncertainty. BlockchainShock.com provides an in-depth analysis of how these tensions are impacting both cryptocurrency and...
Let’s not kid ourselves, the crypto space is intimidating, confusing and yes, even scary sometimes. It seems like every other day there’s a new coin, a new hack, or a new regulatory scare. You understand the promise and you’ve read those articles on early adopters cashing in on windfalls. The...
Let's be blunt: the crypto world is overflowing with promises of easy riches. And Cosmos (ATOM) staking, with its sweet APYs, usually falls into that bucket. Dig a little deeper, and you’ll find out the inconvenient truth. Proponents of staking are often quick to gloss over these important caveats. And...
Upexi.Consumer products.Solana.These words don’t really go together in a sentence, do they? Not surprisingly, here we are, seeing a Upexi stock frenzy in the wake of its news. They’re going to create a $100 million Solana token treasury! It’s not a matter of whether it’s breaking news, but instead, why...
Alright, let's cut the crap. You may be reading altseason this, altseason that in the headlines. Now Bitcoin dominance is down, and all of a sudden everyone’s an altcoin millionaire. But hold your horses (and your USDT). Today, I’m going to warn you against doing just that – blindly chasing...
The whispers are getting louder. Recession. Bitcoin crash. What does all of this even mean for Africa? You see the lead stories and the flashing red clocks. As Bitcoin crashes back down to earth, the US economy hangs in the balance. For those in the West, it’s a potential portfolio...
As you might have heard, the crypto-market is experiencing a topsy-turvy time period. Subdued expectations have weighed on cryptocurrency markets even as Bitcoin’s price swings wildly amid rising fears of a US recession. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the circumstances that triggered Bitcoin’s sudden downturn. Alongside...
Let's be real. Everyone you meet in the crypto market is abuzz with hype and empty promises. Meme coins are set to implode even worse than the sugar high of a hyperactive toddler. Everyone's screaming about the "next big thing," but who's actually reading the fine print? As someone who's...
Elon Musk, Dogecoin, and the US government? It all just reads like a meme on the loose, and to be quite honest, that’s just what it is. The recent DOGE plunge with its Shiba Inu cameo came right under the public's radar. In short, Elon Musk’s denial of any Dogecoin...
For those of you not paying attention, the cryptocurrency world recently got a shock wave from the SEC. Related Elon Musk—long-time Dogecoin proponent—denies he’s behind any plans for the meme-inspired cryptocurrency to power government transactions. The news sent shockwaves through the Dogecoin community and sent prices tumbling significantly. It sparked...
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...