Solana (SOL) had the largest downturn, plunging 8.1% from $140.39 to $129.02 during the short analysis period. This decrease—$11.37—came at the same time as increased geopolitical tension and overall market sell-offs were negatively affecting global markets. The cryptocurrency’s failure to hold important technical prices added to the downside momentum.SOL’s price...
After the recent crypto market meltdown ignited by FTX contagion, Solana (SOL) has been at the forefront of the bloodbath. Escalating tensions in the Middle East added to the sell off. This conflict between Israel and Iran was the main trigger for this stormy spectacle. This new geopolitical instability, combined...
“Middle East Conflict Tanks Crypto! Geopolitical tensions obviously add fuel to the fire. To blame Solana’s recent 8% drop only on those causes is intellectually lazy. The market is much more complicated than a straightforward cause-and-effect. Are we truly going to pretend that intricate trading algorithms just evaporate when a...
Blood in the streets! That's the phrase that sprung to mind when I saw Solana's SOL tumbling to $128.82. US military action around Iranian nuclear sites at that time sent crypto investors scurrying, and crypto wallets were hit hard. This led to a traditional risk-off scramble between them. But is...
Indeed, the siren song of the meme coin is difficult to ignore. Alec Jacobson, Lead Software Engineer Vocal promises of easy wealth and crypto-community-wealth-building prosperity reverberate through the blockchainiverse. Shibwifhat, the newest challenger angling to take the Solana meme coin crown, is no exception. Before you dive in deep, let’s...
Shibwifhat is the next-generation adoption-driven innovative cryptocurrency project on the Solana blockchain. It seeks to break the meme coin mold by bringing something different to the table. Shibwifhat takes lessons from the experiences of Dogwifhat’s and Shiba Inu’s success! It seeks to capitalize on Solana’s high-speed, low-cost ecosystem to improve...
All current Binance users will get an exclusive airdrop of AB tokens! At the same time, Solaxy is releasing new technology to supercharge the Solana network. Together, these developments illuminate ongoing advancements and emerging opportunities within the cryptocurrency space. Just last week, a quartet of notable projects collectively raised over...
The crypto space presents amazing opportunities but enormous risks. Top crypto assets and emerging altcoins are aggressively working in various bearish/hawkish/counterproductive market spells. Solana, one of the top Layer 1 blockchains, shows clear strength after a minor pull back. On the other hand, Aave experiences downward pressure, but we see...
New Solana meme coins are arriving daily — the market is hot! This exciting growth is powered in great measure by the increased visibility and backing provided by Binance Alpha. BlockchainShock has noticed a tremendous increase in interest, especially around coins such as MOODENG and GOAT. In this article, we’ll...
Solana-based meme coins MOODENG and GOAT saw significant price increases after CZ’s Binance announced plans to list them on its Alpha incubator program. MOODENG, in particular, jumped more than 60% after the announcement, hitting its peak since January 2025. This spike brings to attention the effect a Binance Alpha listing...
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...
Monero (XMR), the most prominent privacy-focused cryptocurrency, is trading at roughly $327 USD. Its popularity has soared, driven by a rising appetite for transactions beyond governments’ watchful eyes and increasingly repressive regulatory landscapes. The worldwide development of cryptocurrency use and adoption has only accelerated in 2025, strengthening Monero’s lead on...
The stablecoin market is ever-changing, but it presents an exciting new bridge between the world of traditional finance and the digital asset space. USD pegged stablecoins Tether (USDT) is still the big winner, with a market cap of $159.1 billion. Hot on its heels is USDC (USDC) with a hefty...
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...
The allure of crypto salaries is undeniable. It’s the new digital gold rush, baby! Appeal to the best tech talent and solidify your place in the inevitable future of finance. However, lurking just below the surface is a major regulatory loophole. This ticking time bomb in your HR department may...