Aisha, a young Syrian refugee I chatted with last year, represents everything that crypto was supposed to be. She relied on Bitcoin to receive remittances from family members living overseas, escaping the predatory banking sector that had let her people down. Crypto, for her, wasn’t an investment; it was a...
The use of 2025 as a potential cutoff date marks a significant moment in the rapidly developing cryptocurrency industry. Expect more scrutiny and enforcement from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). According to recent reports, OFAC has seized approximately $1.8 billion in crypto assets this year alone. This is...
The headlines scream about progress. $1.8 billion in crypto assets frozen. 76% exchange compliance. North Korea’s Lazarus Group assets blocked. OFAC is stepping up its fight against illicit crypto activity. On the surface, this development is hard to argue with. Let’s pump the brakes for a second. Have we become...
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is increasing its enforcement actions against illicit cryptocurrency activities. From late 2024 into early 2025, they’ll institute a first wave of draconian measures to chill their grip. They are concluding designations of high-risk custodial wallet providers and asset seizures associated with darknet markets....
As you know, the blockchain space is highly dynamic with new projects coming to market almost every day. Although many create some initial buzz, only a handful have proven their capacity to deliver lasting impact and demonstrable real-world usefulness. BlockchainShock.com takes a closer look at three of the most promising...
Blockchain. It’s a buzzword that’s been tossed around for years, usually in conjunction with lofty dreams, unnecessary hype and momentary trends. Hidden from the glitz and glamor, a transformation that continues to emerge is significantly disruptive. Put aside the Lambo aspirations and think about the lives you’ll improve. For these...
The crypto space seems like the wild, wild west though, right? Fortunes made and lost overnight. The truth is, we learned some discouraging lessons. The reality is that most of those moonshots aren’t actually producing enduring value. How many would you say are truly just elaborate Ponzi schemes dressed up...
Polkadot (DOT) is at a fascinating crossroads. This cryptocurrency is still quite small at just $6.6 billion. Yet, it is about to undergo a radical transformation with the planned JAM (Joint-Accumulate Machine) upgrade. This shift raises a critical question for investors and Web3 enthusiasts alike: Is Polkadot, trading under $5,...
Okay, Google's investing in InterLink Labs. Big deal, right? Yet another Web2 behemoth testing the waters in the supposedly decentralized future of Web3. Everyone’s at CES congratulating themselves, high fiving each other, celebrating the validation, the top-of-the-hype-cycle capital, the future. But hold on a second. Are we really thinking this...
Meet Sarah, a single mom who can barely afford to feed her kids in a small town in rural America. Her access to traditional financial services is thin, so she is made to feel unseen, neglected. Now, imagine Sarah navigating to InterLink Labs’ AI-driven UBI application on her smartphone. Then,...
InterLink Labs has recently passed an important milestone, reaching one million users. This achievement, combined with a key investment from Google, represents an inflection point for the organization and the growing ecosystem of decentralized identity and Web3. With the fast expansion of InterLink Labs and with deep pocket support from...
We know the cryptocurrency world is full of miraculous promises. Polkadot, currently trading around $5, is just one example of this excitement. It can be easy to get swept up in the promise of a decentralized Web3, where users own their data and Meta shakes in fear. Hold on before...