A $1 billion Bitcoin just moved, sending shockwaves of excitement through the world of cryptocurrency. This movement lit up the rumor mill and raised questions about the origin of the money and aims of the transfer. More than 80,000 Bitcoin, valued at around $9 billion, were transferred from wallets that...
Meanwhile, the region’s awakening to crypto is about to face its biggest test. Never mind the meme coins with their delusions of grandeur and instant wealth. The recent $9 billion Bitcoin transfer associated with the notorious MyBitcoin hack is an all-too-clear reminder that the Wild West days of crypto aren’t...
The DOJ's recent move to forfeit $2.4 million in Bitcoin, linked to the Chaos ransomware group, sounds like a straightforward win against cybercrime. Think again. Nobody wants ransomware to be unchallenged. This action opens a Pandora’s Box of unintended consequences that ought to alarm every single Bitcoin holder and anyone...
You might think Bitcoin is still king. You might be wrong. And although Bitcoin gets all the headlines, Ethereum is the one that’s secretly creating an empire. I’m not referring to hype, I’m referring to data. And the data screams one thing: Ethereum's moment is here. With all that noise...
The air is thick with anticipation. You can feel it, can't you? The shift. The gentle shake up in the crypto world as money begins to move differently. After all, Bitcoin has rightfully captured the imagination for too long. It's the king. The OG. But even kings—especially kings—have to give...
The cryptocurrency market is well known for its cyclical and volatile nature. Right now, everyone is looking very closely for the first signs of “altseason.” Kwame Nkosi, contributing to BlockchainShock, analyzes what’s going on in the market. In this exclusive report, he looks at Ethereum’s pivotal role, the current altcoin...
When it comes to fighting cybercrime, is the DOJ serious or just frontin’ on DeFi? Justice prevailed, or Tether is doomed, and this is just an opening volley fired across the crypto revolution’s bow. I say, let's not be naive.Innovation Chilled or Crime Deterred?The DOJ’s seizure of $2.4 million in...
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the successful seizure of over $2.4 million in Bitcoin. This achievement is a big win in the still-raging war on ransomware and all crime related to cryptocurrency. This particular operation took place in the Northern District of Texas. Specifically, it sheds light...
Southeast Asia, Ricky Hatton and the world, are you watching your XRP portfolio bleed out. The charts are flashing red. The whispers of a big correction are getting louder. That not-quite-in-the-same-vain transfer of 50 million XRP by one of Ripple’s co-founders doesn't inspire confidence. While the XRP faithful cling to...
XRP has seen significant price fluctuations in recent days, causing alarm amongst holders. BlockchainShock takes a deeper look at the technical indicators and market dynamics that may be pointing towards a great price crash. In this analysis we’ll dive into an XRP price influences, from technical patterns and on-chain activity...