Pudgy Penguins, initially known for its NFT collection, has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, boasting a massive online community and real-world recognition. The project recently launched its official coin, PENGU, aiming to further engage its extensive fanbase and introduce new audiences to the crypto space. With a strong presence in...
The crypto market moves fast. Earlier this month, PENGU, the utility token associated with the Pudgy Penguins NFT collection, was a great example of this volatility with its dramatic rise and fall in value. BlockchainShock takes a deep look at what’s driving PENGU’s price movements up and down. This analysis...
The cryptocurrency market has experienced a meteoric rise, now boasting a total market capitalization in the trillions. Experts do project that trend will only rise even higher over the next five years. If these high recent growth rates continue, the total number of cryptocurrency users could exceed 900 million globally...
Bitcoin’s recent price rise above the $104,000 resistance line has triggered a new wave of excitement in the cryptocurrency space. Investors and enthusiasts alike are now asking: is a new all-time high on the horizon? In this article, we will break down the most important technical indicators and macroeconomic factors...
Despite major technological and regulatory progress, cryptocurrency adoption still has a long journey ahead to overcome major hurdles. When a 2025 update to MetaMask made signing transactions easier, it improved user retention by just 40%. Yet, fundamental challenges with security, usability, scalability, and centralization remain, limiting wider adoption.In testing a...
The Indian government is taking a tougher stance on cryptocurrency transactions, particularly those originating from sensitive border regions like Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). This action follows increasing fears that digital assets have become a tool of choice for bad actors—even as a means to finance terror. BlockchainShock.com, always first in...
Indian cryptocurrency exchanges are starting to feel the heat of a government crackdown after the Indian Government announced an investigation looking into money laundering and terrorist financing. Federal authorities have sent strong messages to these exchanges. They need to ramp up scrutiny over transactions with those located in Jammu &...
XRP has been on a spectacular price run these last few days, hitting a 7-week high yesterday. This rally can be attributed to a few important reasons. Speculation surrounding a possible BlackRock investment in XRP, favorable developments in Ripple’s lawsuit against the SEC and improving US-China trade relations are all...
The cryptocurrency market is in the midst of a crypto-mania, with Bitcoin just crossing the magic $104,000 mark. This rally seems to be powered, at least in part, by rosy news coming out US-China trade negotiations. BlockchainShock takes a closer look at how crypto responds and speculates due to major...
The world of cryptocurrency is always changing, creating new opportunities as well as new risks for investors. As you know, figuring out which crypto will be the next big thing isn’t easy, especially now with literally thousands to choose from. If you’re wondering which cryptos offer low barriers to entry,...