The cryptocurrency landscape once presented itself as a decentralized, libertarian utopia. Today, it’s undermined by the pursuit of short-term profits and practices that have drifted dangerously far from the mission with which it started. Eleanor Brooks, a veteran blockchain researcher, said that we need a real paradigm shift. She advocates...
Investors and crypto enthusiasts alike are concerned with the growing industry focus on environmental sustainability. You can’t overstate how critical this area is getting for them. BlockchainShock’s mission is to deliver deep, thoughtful analysis of these projects and GRASS is certainly one worth unpacking. GRASS aims to be the first...
Green Asset Solutions and Sustainability (GRASS), a cryptocurrency focused on environmental initiatives, has demonstrated significant growth, attracting increased investor attention. The digital asset saw a huge price increase throughout the winter months, indicative of increasing demand for more sustainable cryptocurrencies.As one example, GRASS was at about $0.86 just before the...
The crypto world is awash in promises. Everyone is posturing to be this year’s CES darling. They’re convinced that with the right vision, they can lead and accelerate mass adoption and maybe, just maybe, save the planet. With its green-tinged branding and promises to fund more eco-friendly projects, GRASS is...
Cryptocurrency is fundamentally built on energy greedy processes, making the climate crisis even more dire around the world. Indeed, last year an expert called its power source the industry’s “legal dark side.” Professor Steven Ferrey argues that this unchecked energy consumption is propelling the United States down a "highway to...
The world of cryptocurrency, led as usual by Bitcoin, continues to dazzle and bemuse investors, tech enthusiasts and policy makers. BlockchainShock consistently delivers insightful market sentiment analysis, advanced technical breakdowns, and expert coverage of privacy coins and staking rewards, empowering investors to stay ahead. Beneath the surface of this digital...
Okay, let's talk crypto. You’re reading the headlines, you’re reading the tweets, you’re listening to the breathless “experts” on television telling you about all these huge, huge gains. Bitcoin above $82,500, Ethereum breaking through $4,150… Altcoins like Cardano and Solana are blasting off and even AI tokens are going bananas....
HB230 is here. So the question becomes, are we really celebrating innovation, or just Connecting Communities to an ecological catastrophe in our own backyard. That’s a question that warrants a tough scrutiny, stripped of all the glossy brochures, lame New Urbanism buzzwords, and prospects of unicorn-fueled economic prosperity. Let’s cut...
Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, famed for its Gross National Happiness index, is making a stunningly contrarian move. As the world continues to argue about Bitcoin’s energy usage, Bhutan’s not done just yet, using its hydropower to ensure the nation’s leadership in mining the precious digital metal. Is...
Bhutan, a tiny Himalayan kingdom famed for its Gross National Happiness index, is doing something truly unexpected: mining Bitcoin. But not just any Bitcoin. Green Bitcoin. But it’s a beautiful pivot that seems surprising at first, like that monk jamming on an electric guitar. Get a better look! What you’re...
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...
The Senate Banking Committee met recently to discuss the rapidly growing, but highly confusing, world of crypto regulation. This upcoming meeting could not be more important at this moment in history. American consumers are losing billions to crypto scams as well, and the U.S. is lagging other countries in establishing...
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...