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Bhutan's Bitcoin Gamble: Genius Move or Environmental Disaster?

Bhutan's Bitcoin Gamble: Genius Move or Environmental Disaster?

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...

Cruz's Crypto Crusade: Savior or Sellout? Southeast Asia Demands Answers!

Cruz's Crypto Crusade: Savior or Sellout? Southeast Asia Demands Answers!

Ted Cruz. Just the name itself fills our heads with the images of back room deal making, hard core Rick Santorum-style conservatism, and today crypto advocacy. Hang on for just a minute before we start to worship him as our digital messiah. Southeast Asia’s accelerated crypto adoption requires that we...

Cruz's Crypto Win: A Step Forward, But 3 Risks We Can't Ignore

Cruz's Crypto Win: A Step Forward, But 3 Risks We Can't Ignore

Ted Cruz’s recent victory in getting that controversial IRS crypto rule overturned is a huge win for the space, and there’s no doubt about that. To be clear, we are thrilled that he has brought us the first crypto bill signed into law. I’m not always in agreement with his...

NEAR's AI Gamble: Southeast Asia's Web3 Future Rides On It?

NEAR's AI Gamble: Southeast Asia's Web3 Future Rides On It?

NEAR Protocol is betting big on AI. Really big. But they’re not just testing the waters, they’re going all in with a 1.4 trillion parameter open-source AI model. Investor interest is suggested by the trading volume of NEAR, which has skyrocketed by 39.93% to $184.97 million in the past 24...

Trump's Crypto Deregulation: A Southeast Asian Tech Dream or Nightmare?

Trump's Crypto Deregulation: A Southeast Asian Tech Dream or Nightmare?

Is Trump’s cronyism costing Southeast Asia’s tech future so his family can cash out from crypto? I know how much this sounds like a conspiracy theory, trust me. If you ask us, the timing could not possibly be more convenient. He's pumping crypto in the West, and we're left wondering...

Ethereum in 2029: Will it Thrive or Just Survive?

Ethereum in 2029: Will it Thrive or Just Survive?

Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has always been one of the most closely watched, focused and speculated cryptocurrencies. Like all realities, its course has been dotted with times of meteoric increase and mighty downturn. As BlockchainShock aims to provide insightful market sentiment analysis, advanced technical breakdowns, and...

Crypto Markets Tumble as Nvidia's Export Restrictions Trigger Investor Jitters

Crypto Markets Tumble as Nvidia's Export Restrictions Trigger Investor Jitters

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies such as XRP and ADA fell in tandem, after a drop in Nvidia’s after-hours trading. The company announced that it expects a $5.5 billion write-down in the fiscal first quarter. This announcement was the catalyst for the plunge, fueled in part by new export restrictions on...

Ethereum's Speed Boost: Why Aren't Investors Seeing the Future?

Ethereum's Speed Boost: Why Aren't Investors Seeing the Future?

The numbers don't lie. Ethereum has evolved. Transaction fees are down – drastically. Speed is up. Energy consumption? Gutted. The market’s living as if it’s 2017, seized by the throes of sunk cost fallacy. It's baffling. It's infuriating. And frankly, it's an enormous opportunity… especially if you're looking at Southeast...

AI Crypto Surge Regulatory Minefield or the Future?

AI Crypto Surge Regulatory Minefield or the Future?

This isn't just about numbers going up. On April 14th, 2025, we witnessed AI crypto go somewhat bananas. SingularityNET (AGIX) jumped 120% in trading volume. Similar moves were taken by Fetch.AI (FET) and Ocean Protocol (OCEAN). Just like that, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index almost literally came to life,...

Crypto Regulation: 6 Key Takeaways from the Senate Hearing

Crypto Regulation: 6 Key Takeaways from the Senate Hearing

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...

Day Trade Crypto Like a Pro: ChatGPT & Grok AI Secrets

Day Trade Crypto Like a Pro: ChatGPT & Grok AI Secrets

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...

ChatGPT & Grok: Southeast Asia's Secret Weapon in Crypto Day Trading?

ChatGPT & Grok: Southeast Asia's Secret Weapon in Crypto Day Trading?

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...

Senate Scrutinizes Crypto Regulation Amid Rise in Scam Losses

Senate Scrutinizes Crypto Regulation Amid Rise in Scam Losses

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...

Beyond Tether & USDC: The Stablecoin Innovation You're Ignoring

Beyond Tether & USDC: The Stablecoin Innovation You're Ignoring

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...

Stablecoins' Dirty Secret: Why Your Crypto Dreams Are Built on Sand

Stablecoins' Dirty Secret: Why Your Crypto Dreams Are Built on Sand

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...