Solana has snatched Ethereum's staking crown. $53.15 billion vs $52.72 billion. Numbers don't lie, right? Sometimes, they whisper half-truths. The siren song of Solana's 8.31% APY is hard to ignore, especially compared to Ethereum's comparatively paltry 2.98%. Yet is this yield an indication of creative problem-solving, or a bureaucratic time...
XRP had an extremely good day on April 19, increasing 1.25% and settling at a price of $2.0862. This increase made up for the 0.23% drop seen yesterday, resulting in a dramatic change of fortune. In addition to beating the broader crypto market, which was up 0.95%, XRP ended a...
The State of Oregon just threw a legal haymaker at Coinbase, claiming they’re in violation of securities laws. At first glance, that sounds reasonable—protect investors from all these unregistered crypto assets. But scratch the surface, and you'll find a potential domino effect that could cripple crypto innovation and adoption where...
Oregon’s Attorney General Dan Rayfield is throwing the book at Coinbase, accusing them of violating securities laws and causing massive losses to investors. This isn’t only about some Oregonians getting wiped out on crypto. This is a battle for the soul of decentralization, a showdown between a state government and...
Oregon has once again sparked the national conversation on regulating cryptocurrency with a lawsuit against overall top cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. The state’s lawsuit claims Coinbase broke state securities laws by helping market and sell unregistered securities to Oregon investors. This decision has far-reaching consequences for the broader crypto industry and...
Trump's recent foray into crypto acceptance, even hinting at a national Bitcoin strategic reserve and seemingly reining in the SEC, feels like a win for the digital asset community. Or perhaps you’re saying to yourself— “At long last, a politician who understands the big picture! But hold on a second....
Is Trump creating a crypto utopia, or a house of cards? The narrative surrounding his pro-crypto stance paints a picture of innovation and economic prosperity, fueled by deregulation and a national Bitcoin Reserve. As with many things in life, the reality is much more complicated than merely a “good” or...
Imagine a small village in Kenya. Women like our fictional character Aisha are going to be marginally safer and more empowered when she accesses a crypto platform on her smartphone. As testimonials show, she can stake a small amount of TRX, further earning rewards which help pay for school fees...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it is once again extending the timeframe for consideration of Grayscale’s proposed rule change. This adjustment applies to the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE) and the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF. We’re thrilled to hear this news from Grayscale, which...
Senator Ted Cruz, a prominent figure in American politics, has increasingly positioned himself as a vocal advocate for the cryptocurrency industry. His initiatives range from legislative proposals aimed at fostering innovation to public statements championing the potential of Bitcoin and blockchain technology. Cruz’s newfound love of crypto has faced its...
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...
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...
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...
Yes, short liquidations played a role. A big one. But to ascribe the whole $113,000 increase to that? That’s equivalent to claiming the only reason the Titanic sank was due to one iceberg. Oversimplification at its finest!Is $113K Just a Mirage?Look, we all saw the headlines. Bitcoin smashed through $110,000,...
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...