Core Foundation has successfully plugged Core’s Dual Staking architecture into Maple Finance. This is done without clients needing to bridge or wrap assets, allowing clients to earn yield on Bitcoin directly. The integration, jointly announced Thursday, represents a major step toward institutionalizing Bitcoin staking.This Dual Staking model, which was introduced...
AquaStake provides a groundbreaking Liquid Staking Solution. This increases user incentives for staking assets and engaging with the DeFi (Decentralized Finance) ecosystem. Waterfall Network has collaborated with Aquapark on the development of AquaStake. This pioneering platform enables WATER token holders to add liquidity, boost DeFi yields, and participate in a...
Investors are always searching for ways to increase return on investment with lower risk. Two major alternatives—U.S. Treasury yields vs. USDC staking rewards—offer markedly different risk/reward features. Treasury yields are the traditional risk-free benchmark par excellence. USDC staking can offer better yields and there are different considerations there as well....
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...
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...
Last week’s dramatic plunge in the cryptocurrency market saw more than $543 million in positions liquidated. More than enough to underscore the serious risks associated with crypto trading, this event marks the … It’s particularly treacherous when you throw in market volatility, margin trading, and psychological drivers such as fear...
Qubetics has featured widely on the crypto news circuit of late…thanks to a jaw-dropping 950% pump. For those new to the cryptocurrency scene, understanding what Qubetics is, its potential, and its risks is crucial before considering any investment. BlockchainShock is committed to teaching neophytes the fundamental concepts of Qubetics. Here,...
Ethereum (ETH) has been on an incredible run lately, sending positive breakout signals in all directions and gaining the interest of investors and analysts across the board. Ethereum had an exceptional week, as ETH price surged by 36% in the last seven days. Just over the past month, it has...
The cryptomarket is red hot at the moment. Bitcoin is smashing through all-time highs and new altcoins such as XRP are experiencing huge bullish moves! Well-known crypto researcher Eleanor Brooks wrote this piece to understand why we’ve been experiencing a crypto rally as of late. Join her as she explores...
Bitcoin recently crossed $108,000, leading to speculation that this is the start of a new bull run. Kwame Nkosi, a long time blockchain commentator, combines healthy analytic skepticism with plain spoken clarity. Continuing into the sustainability of this rally, we hear Chris’ analysis on what’s behind this upsurge and whether...
Eleanor Brooks is a experienced blockchain researcher at BlockchainShock. She continues to critically analyze the multitude of factors fueling the recent boom in the cryptocurrency space. Her analysis gets past all that hype. What it does is provide the reader with an insider’s perspective on market forces—with special attention on...