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Riza Dagoc
Riza Dagoc reports on regulation, investing and the digital-asset business for TokenPost. Send corrections or tips to info@tokenpost.com.
Stories by Riza Dagoc
- Litecoin Plunges 11% in Biggest One-Day Drop Since March
Litecoin (LTC) saw a sharp decline on Monday, dropping 11.05% to $86.51 by 15:00 (19:00 GMT) on the Investing.com Index. This marked its steepest one-day percentage loss since March 3, pushing its market cap down to $…
· Investing
- Ethereum Plunges 10.2% in Biggest One-Day Drop Since March
Ethereum saw a sharp decline on Monday, dropping 10.2% to $1,832.33 by 15:01 (19:01 GMT) on the Investing.com Index, marking its steepest one-day loss since March 3. This downturn slashed Ethereum’s market cap to $223…
· Investing
- SEC's Memecoin Guidance Signals a Major Shift in Crypto Regulation
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a surprising turn in its approach to crypto regulation. On Feb. 27, the SEC’s Division of Corporate Finance issued guidance stating that memecoins—digital as…
· Regulation
- Binance’s CZ Reacts to Bitcoin’s Brutal Crash, Predicts Long-Term Growth
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former Binance CEO, has weighed in on the latest cryptocurrency market crash, assuring that “major coins should mostly do alright.”
· People
- Scaramucci: Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Will Strengthen the U.S. Economy
American investor Anthony Scaramucci has doubled down on his belief in a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, emphasizing that it’s not about boosting Bitcoin but rather benefiting the nation. Taking to X (formerly Twitter…
· People
- Michael Saylor’s Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Buying With $21B Stock Offering
After a brief pause, Michael Saylor’s Strategy (STRK) is back to accumulating Bitcoin (BTC). The company announced a massive $21 billion at-the-market (ATM) offering of its Series A preferred stock early Monday during…
· Business
- Pakistan Eyes Blockchain for Cheaper, Faster Remittances Amid Crypto Boom
Pakistan Eyes Blockchain for Cheaper, Faster Remittances Amid Crypto Boom
· Regulation
- XRP Plunges 27% in a Week: Key Support Level in Focus
XRP, the payments-focused cryptocurrency linked to Ripple, plummeted over 27% in the week ending March 9, marking its steepest decline since November 2022, according to TradingView and CoinDesk data. This sharp drop h…
· Investing
- BBVA Secures Approval to Offer Bitcoin and Ether Trading in Spain
BBVA (BME:BBVA), one of Spain’s largest banks, has received regulatory approval to provide Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trading services in the country. The bank announced on Monday that Spain’s securities regulat…
· Regulation
- XRP Struggles as 730M Token Outflow Signals Weakening Investor Confidence
XRP’s price recovery is facing serious challenges following a massive 730 million token outflow from the network’s payment volume. This sharp decline in transactional activity has cast doubt on the asset’s ability to …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Drops to $81,555 as Crypto Market Sees Sharp Decline
Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, tumbled 5.47% to $81,555 at 22:16 GMT on Sunday, reflecting heightened volatility in the digital asset market. Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency, also saw a sharp de…
· Investing
- Shiba Inu (SHIB) Faces Critical Moment as Market Downturn Threatens Its Top 20 Position
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is struggling to maintain its rank among the top 20 cryptocurrencies amid a broader market downturn. Currently sitting at the 20th spot with a market cap of $7.29 billion, SHIB is down 3.08% in the la…
· Investing
- Binance’s CZ Calls on Musk to Eliminate Bots from X
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former Binance CEO, has urged Elon Musk to ban bots from X, stating he prefers interacting only with real users. CZ specifically called for disabling API posting to curb bot activity.
· Technology
- Bitcoin’s Price Faces More Trouble: Bollinger Bands Signal Further Decline
Bitcoin (BTC) closed the week down 10.66%, failing to meet market expectations following the launch of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. While predicting BTC’s next move with certainty is impossible, technical indicators…
· Insights & Views
- EOS Plummets 10.28% in One Day, Hits New Lows
EOS saw a sharp decline on Sunday, dropping 10.28% to $0.4834 by 14:00 (18:00 GMT) on the Investing.com Index. This marks the steepest one-day percentage loss since March 3. The downturn pushed EOS’s market cap down t…
· Investing
- Bitcoin’s $20 Trillion Future: The Race to Surpass Gold
Bitcoin (BTC) is rapidly evolving from a speculative asset to a strategic financial instrument, with industry experts projecting a market cap exceeding $20 trillion within a decade. According to Bitwise CIO Matt Houga…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Drops Over 10% in a Day, Extending Weekly Losses
XRP saw a sharp decline on Sunday, falling 10.28% to $2.1065 by 13:57 (17:57 GMT) on the Investing.com Index. This marks its steepest one-day drop since March 3, pushing its market cap down to $124.75 billion, or 4.62…
· Investing
- Cardano Plunges 10% in a Day as Crypto Market Sees Widespread Losses
Cardano (ADA) tumbled 10.01% on Sunday, hitting $0.7275 by 13:56 (17:56 GMT) on the Investing.com Index, marking its steepest one-day drop since March 3. This decline slashed its market cap to $26.07 billion, accounti…
· Investing
- Tim Draper Applauds U.S. Bitcoin Reserve, Calls BTC the Future of Finance
Billionaire investor and Bitcoin advocate Tim Draper has praised the newly approved Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in the U.S., calling it an "awesome" move. He emphasized that Bitcoin is a valuable asset for national rese…
· Investing
- XRP ETF Race Heats Up as Volatility Shares Files for Three New Funds
Volatility Shares, an asset manager known for innovative ETFs, has filed for three XRP-focused exchange-traded funds: a spot XRP ETF, a 2x leveraged XRP ETF, and an inverse -1x XRP ETF.
· Investing
- Brazil’s Postal Service Seeks Blockchain and AI Solutions for Digital Transformation
Brazil’s state-owned postal service, Empresa Brasileira de Correios e Telégrafos, has launched a pre-selection process for blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) specialists to enhance logistics and operational m…
· Technology
- Michael Saylor Unveils $100 Trillion Crypto Strategy at White House Summit
Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy, outlined a bold cryptocurrency vision at the White House Digital Assets Summit, claiming the U.S. could unlock up to $100 trillion in economic value over the next decade by impl…
· Insights & Views
- Arkham Intelligence Unveils Crypto Tracking for Influencers, Identifies Top Figures
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence has introduced a new tagging system that allows users to track cryptocurrency transactions of prominent figures in the crypto space.
· Technology
- Gemini Files Confidential IPO as Crypto Firms Race to Go Public
Crypto exchange and custodian Gemini, founded by billionaires Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO), according to Bloomberg. The firm is working with Goldman Sachs…
· Business
- Kraken Eyes 2026 IPO as U.S. Regulatory Landscape Shifts
Crypto exchange Kraken is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) by early 2026, signaling confidence in a more favorable U.S. regulatory environment. Bloomberg, citing sources, reported that Kraken sees public…
· Business
- Trump Pledges Support for Crypto, Announces Bitcoin Reserve at White House Summit
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a historic first, President Donald Trump assured the crypto industry of strong support during a White House summit, signaling a shift in Washington’s stance on digital assets. Addressing industry…
· Regulation
- OCC Greenlights Crypto Activities for Banks Without Prior Approval
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has clarified that federally regulated banks can engage in cryptocurrency activities without seeking prior approval. This update, issued in a new interpretive letter…
· Regulation
- Trump’s Crypto Push Spurs Coinbase to Expand U.S. Workforce
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced plans to hire 1,000 employees in the U.S. following policy progress under President Donald Trump's second term. Speaking after the White House's crypto summit,…
· Business
- Cardano Plunges 11.39% Amid Market Volatility, Still Up 33% This Week
Cardano (ADA) experienced a sharp decline of 11.39% on Friday, trading at $0.8099 by 16:08 (21:08 GMT) on the Investing.com Index. This marked its steepest single-day drop since March 3. The decline pushed Cardano’s m…
· Investing
- Bitcoin ETF Outflows Surge as Market Volatility Rattles Investors
Bitcoin’s wild ride in 2025 continues, with extreme price swings, billion-dollar liquidations, and major developments like the U.S. launching a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. While volatility remains the only constant, ma…
· Investing
- Coinbase’s Mysterious “Big Day” Tweet Sparks Speculation Amid U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Move
Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) set the crypto world abuzz with a cryptic two-word tweet: "Big day." The timing is particularly intriguing, coming just after a historic executive order formally recognizing Bitcoin as a U.S. r…
· Regulation
- U.S. and EU Authorities Shut Down Russia-Linked Crypto Exchange Garantex
U.S. and European authorities have shut down Garantex, a Moscow-based cryptocurrency exchange accused of processing nearly $100 billion in transactions, much of it allegedly tied to criminal and terrorist organization…
· Regulation
- Gold Surges While Bitcoin Faces Potential Crash, Says Bloomberg Analyst
Bloomberg Intelligence’s chief commodity strategist, Mike McGlone, has warned that Bitcoin could face a major crash in 2024, likening its trajectory to the Nasdaq 100’s collapse in 2000. While gold continues to outper…
· Investing
- US Government to Audit Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Amid Crypto Stockpile Plans
The U.S. government is set to conduct an audit to determine the exact amount of cryptocurrency it holds, following the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a separate stockpile of digital assets. A senior …
· Regulation
- BioNexus Gene Lab Taps ML Tech for AI-Driven Ethereum Growth
BioNexus Gene Lab Corp. (BGLC), a technology-driven innovator in digital and healthcare sectors, has announced a strategic partnership with ML Tech, an AI-powered wealth management platform for digital assets. Regulat…
· Technology
- Bitcoin’s “Discount” Moment? Adam Back and Crypto Experts Weigh In
Bitcoin’s price swings have sparked debate, but according to Adam Back—cryptography expert mentioned in Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin whitepaper—BTC is “cheap” right now.
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Surges as Binance CEO Richard Teng Praises It as "Digital Gold"
Binance CEO Richard Teng recently took to X to share a poetic take on Bitcoin, calling it “digital gold, a treasure to behold.” He highlighted its scarcity and role as an inflation hedge, reinforcing Bitcoin’s unique …
· People
- XRP, DOGE, and ADA Plunge as Trump Snubs Altcoins for Bitcoin Reserve
Major cryptocurrencies, including XRP, Dogecoin (DOGE), and Cardano (ADA), tumbled up to 9% in the past 24 hours after U.S. President Donald Trump dashed hopes of a diversified crypto reserve. Bitcoin (BTC) also dippe…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Holds Strong as Nasdaq, S&P 500 Slip Amid Market Turmoil
The recent stock market downturn, triggered by tariff concerns, has erased all gains in the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 since Donald Trump's early November election victory. Both indices have fallen over 2%, yet Bitcoin (B…
· Investing
- Coinbase Acquires Iron Fish Team to Boost Privacy on Base
Coinbase has acquired the team behind Iron Fish, a privacy-focused blockchain project, to enhance privacy features on its layer 2 network, Base. The acquisition does not include the Iron Fish blockchain or its native …
· Business