Michael XBT called the 600% rally. You can't ignore that. He’s predicting yet another massive XRP move. It’s time to fire up the cynicism filter on unadulterated hopium. Informed by technical analysis and historical performance, we are able to glean a clearer picture of what’s to come. XRP’s fate now...
XRP is an environmentally sustainable digital asset that’s well known for its speed and efficiency to make international payments. In particular, recently it has seen a dramatic price crash. BlockchainShock.com is tracking the market sentiment like a hawk. Our in-depth analysis on the reasons driving XRP’s skyrocketing volatility offers important...
Now everyone is talking about XRP’s “victory” over the SEC. Seen from my vantage point in Southeast Asia, I believe this to be a dangerous mirage! We are supposed to be wowed by the optimism of the Ripple settlement, but XRP is still losing money. At the same time, the...
Southeast Asia's tech scene is exploding. Whether it be booming fintech startups in Singapore, or the mobile-first revolution in Indonesia, the region is starving for innovation. Crypto isn’t just some trend; it’s a potential economic lifeline for millions. VanEck’s proposed BNB ETF would be a major breakthrough for Southeast Asian...
The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies in the United States is moving quite fast. This is particularly the case with respect to Proof of Stake (PoS) tokens. As many in the industry know, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently taken enforcement actions that indicate a newly aggressive posture against...
The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) stands at the helm of a growing coalition of 30 pro crypto advocacy groups. Second, they are calling on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue more transparent regulatory guidance about staking and staking services. This call for action comes against the backdrop...
The SEC’s approach to crypto staking here seems like a case of square peg, round hole. Their desire to protect investors is certainly understandable. Their current lack of clarity around staking represents a far bigger risk to US innovation than any imagined dangers from the technology. We're not talking about...
The SEC's current stance on crypto staking isn't just a regulatory head-scratcher. It's a blaring missed opportunity, a self-inflicted wound that's actively pushing innovation and potentially billions of dollars straight into the welcoming arms of Southeast Asia. We're not just talking about a few startups leaving; we're talking about an...
The SEC. As you know, they float as fast as molasses in January don’t they. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have already helped us lay the groundwork. In the meantime, the SEC is fumbling in coming up with a decision on Dogecoin and creating more drama. Here's the thing: they can...
Grayscale Investments, meanwhile, is in the process of pursuing litigation against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for making the case to push regulators to move forward. Representing the 2nd largest owner of Ethereum, the firm is lobbying for the inclusion of staking in Ethereum Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)....
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...