Still, the Tornado Cash case remains a very contentious issue, especially in light of this week’s charging of prosecutorial misconduct. Per the defense team’s claims, prosecutors might have misled the grand jury with false information. Citing "grave concerns about the integrity of the grand jury proceedings," the defense has petitioned...
The Tornado Cash saga isn’t over, and it won’t go away if we pretend it is. The chilling new enforcement actions should frighten everyone who cares about crypto, privacy, or frankly the concept of due process itself. Prosecutors likely committed grave missteps by failing to investigate a key witness’s background,...
Imagine that young Burmese activist. For example, they are using crypto to secretly fund pro-democracy movements, smartly avoiding the junta’s strict supervision of the financial ecosystem. Now picture that lifeline, that beacon of hope, being snuffed out. That's the chilling prospect we face here in Southeast Asia with the overreach...
The DOJ's recent move to forfeit $2.4 million in Bitcoin, linked to the Chaos ransomware group, sounds like a straightforward win against cybercrime. Think again. Nobody wants ransomware to be unchallenged. This action opens a Pandora’s Box of unintended consequences that ought to alarm every single Bitcoin holder and anyone...
You might think Bitcoin is still king. You might be wrong. And although Bitcoin gets all the headlines, Ethereum is the one that’s secretly creating an empire. I’m not referring to hype, I’m referring to data. And the data screams one thing: Ethereum's moment is here. With all that noise...
The air is thick with anticipation. You can feel it, can't you? The shift. The gentle shake up in the crypto world as money begins to move differently. After all, Bitcoin has rightfully captured the imagination for too long. It's the king. The OG. But even kings—especially kings—have to give...
The cryptocurrency market is well known for its cyclical and volatile nature. Right now, everyone is looking very closely for the first signs of “altseason.” Kwame Nkosi, contributing to BlockchainShock, analyzes what’s going on in the market. In this exclusive report, he looks at Ethereum’s pivotal role, the current altcoin...
When it comes to fighting cybercrime, is the DOJ serious or just frontin’ on DeFi? Justice prevailed, or Tether is doomed, and this is just an opening volley fired across the crypto revolution’s bow. I say, let's not be naive.Innovation Chilled or Crime Deterred?The DOJ’s seizure of $2.4 million in...
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the successful seizure of over $2.4 million in Bitcoin. This achievement is a big win in the still-raging war on ransomware and all crime related to cryptocurrency. This particular operation took place in the Northern District of Texas. Specifically, it sheds light...
Southeast Asia, Ricky Hatton and the world, are you watching your XRP portfolio bleed out. The charts are flashing red. The whispers of a big correction are getting louder. That not-quite-in-the-same-vain transfer of 50 million XRP by one of Ripple’s co-founders doesn't inspire confidence. While the XRP faithful cling to...
XRP has seen significant price fluctuations in recent days, causing alarm amongst holders. BlockchainShock takes a deeper look at the technical indicators and market dynamics that may be pointing towards a great price crash. In this analysis we’ll dive into an XRP price influences, from technical patterns and on-chain activity...