Imagine this: Maria, a single mother who poured her savings into crypto, believing it was her ticket to financial freedom. She dove deep into research on projects, built a diversified portfolio, and trusted MetaMask to help her manage assets securely. Then, bam! She’s having IT problems with her home computer,...
The Aqua1 Foundation has since and publicly distanced itself from Web3Port. This denial, while remarkable in itself, should raise greater alarm and not be lost as a slight footnote. It's a flashing red light, a klaxon screaming, "Wake up! Your crypto investments are riskier than you think!" This is not...
The Wild West. And that’s what it was like the first time crypto exploded. Now? It's evolving into something far more sinister: a playground for AI-enhanced scams designed to rob you of your digital legacy. And, frankly, it should make you angry.We’re past the discussion of bad meme coins with...
With the advent of AI and Web3, there are more dynamic and thought-provoking opportunities than ever. As with other innovations, this explosive development has opened up a ripe environment for scams. Emily Tran, an influential, fair, smart, and provocative opinion writer, with a great mix of technical understanding and down-to-earth...
Mantle Network is preparing to re-architect its layer 2 scalability solution for Ethereum. Later in 2025, it will incorporate Succinct’s SP1 solution, opening the door to exciting innovation. Together this collaboration will improve scalability and security greatly. It marries the powerful cryptographic cancellation ability of zero knowledge proofs with the...
The cryptocurrency community is reeling after the largest ever security breach. Hackers made off with more than $10 million of those dollars through decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. In particular, this massive exploit calls into question the efficacy of any existing cryptocurrency regulations, particularly in Asia. It unfortunately spotlights the vulnerabilities...
The universe of decentralized finance (DeFi) is full of creativity and new ideas, but it’s a target for exploits. A recent $10 million DeFi hack serves as a stark reminder: security isn't just important. It's non-negotiable, especially when dealing with crypto payroll for startups. Emily Tran, a seasoned blockchain analyst,...
Chinese authorities warned citizens on July 7 against illegal fundraising efforts based on cryptocurrency stablecoin. This announcement comes as the crypto industry has been hit by a surge of scams, fraud and theft.The recent increase in scams such as "pig butchering" and "four-dollar wrench attacks" show just how vulnerable today’s...
Let’s face it, the SEC and crypto don’t have the healthiest of relationships. For too long, it seemed like they were talking past each other. But lately, something's shifted. These are the SEC’s first moves to establish some ground rules, and even more surprisingly, it’s not the end of the...
From fortunes made overnight to long-shot success stories, it’s all too easy to be lured in by the razzle-dazzle. This exhilaration has brought in a new wave of scammers looking to pounce on unwitting investors. Emily Tran, contributing to BlockchainShock.com, tells her readers to watch out for the wave of...
It’s no surprise that crypto casinos have become the preferred choice for many players over traditional online gambling sites. Their combination of quick, private, secure transactions provide an irresistible package to game players. Our guide delves deep into the best crypto casinos. Specifically, it scores them on payout speed, ID...
The world feels increasingly rigged, doesn't it? Banks charge exorbitant fees, access to credit is a privilege, and even entertainment options often exclude those on the margins. What if we had a place to equalize opportunity? We could unlock economic potential and bring a little joy to people who have...
We've all seen the ads: instant withdrawals, zero KYC, play with crypto and bypass the usual online casino headaches. Platforms like Jackbit, 7Bit Casino, BitStarz, KatsuBet, and Mirax Casino are leading the charge, promising a streamlined, anonymous gambling experience. And who wouldn't want that? Before you get overly excited, let’s...
Digital currencies continue to grow. In turn, the online casino industry is following suit, with a wider variety of crypto-based gaming experiences on the market than ever before. In this article, we’ll break down the best crypto casinos out there. It provides an in-depth analysis of their game variety, promotions,...
The world of crypto is set to get a lot weirder — and arguably, a lot more interesting. Everyone dismisses meme tokens as pure speculation. Eschewing them completely is akin to opposing the printing press, just because some people have used it to proliferate conspiracy theories. There’s serious potential tucked...
The world of cryptocurrency is incredibly fast-moving, with a new wave of trends and tokens popping up every few weeks. To these, meme coins have developed a distinct space, seizing the imaginations of both investors and enthusiasts. Though usually regarded as the height of speculative assets, recently some of the...
Let’s face it, the crypto space has its moments where it seems like a wealthy private school. We know white papers can be intimidating, our profession’s jargon sometimes reads like a different language. You’d be forgiven for thinking that you need to have a PhD in economics just to understand...
These days, meme tokens are taking over the crypto space! MoonBull ($MOBU), Goatseus Maximus (GOAT), Notcoin (NOT) and Neiro (NEIRO) are blowing investor minds with their unique approaches. MoonBull is deployed on the Ethereum blockchain and rewards early supporters with exclusive whitelist access. This gives them advantages including low-price access,...