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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
- XRP’s Wild Ride: Breakout or Breakdown Ahead?
XRP’s price action against Bitcoin has puzzled traders, with the altcoin currently valued at 0.0000262 BTC. Just three months ago, XRP was trading at 0.000009 BTC, priced around $0.60, largely overlooked by the broade…
· Investing
- Trump Announces U.S. Crypto Reserve, Bitcoin Surges Past $92K
Cryptocurrencies surged Sunday after U.S. President Donald Trump fulfilled a campaign pledge to establish a U.S. Crypto Reserve, boosting investor confidence.
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High, Surges Over 10% in a Day
Bitcoin soared to $93,863.5 by 12:40 (17:40 GMT) on Sunday, marking a 10.15% gain—the largest one-day percentage jump since November 2024. The surge boosted Bitcoin’s market cap to $1.83 trillion, representing 59.27% …
· Investing
- Ethereum Surges Over 10% in Largest One-Day Gain Since November 2024
Ethereum (ETH) experienced a strong rally, rising 10.64% to $2,445.00 on Sunday, marking its biggest single-day gain since November 6, 2024. The surge pushed Ethereum’s market cap to $271.63 billion, accounting for 9.…
· Investing
- EOS Surges Over 10% in a Single Day, Bitcoin and Ethereum Also Rise
EOS saw a significant surge on Sunday, climbing 10.41% to $0.6095, marking its biggest one-day percentage gain since January 3. The rally pushed EOS’s market capitalization to $916.3 million, accounting for 0.03% of t…
· Investing
- XRP Jumps 13.67% as Crypto Market Sees Strong Gains
XRP saw a significant surge on Sunday, climbing 13.67% to $2.4454 by 10:28 (15:28 GMT) on the Investing.com Index. This marked its largest single-day percentage gain since January 15. The rally pushed XRP’s market cap…
· Investing
- Cardano Surges 13.94% Amid Market Rebound, Bitcoin Nears $86K
Cardano (ADA) soared 13.94% to $0.7236 by 10:26 (15:26 GMT) on Sunday, marking its biggest one-day gain since November 22, 2024. The rally pushed Cardano’s market cap to $22.81 billion, representing 0.81% of the total…
· Investing
- Michael Saylor’s Strategy Reports $2.6B Bitcoin Gain in Early 2025
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), shared on X that the company has delivered a $2.6 billion Bitcoin gain in the first two months of 2025. This equates to 30,702 BTC, significantl…
· Business
- Bitcoin Risk Index Surges as Market Volatility Intensifies
Bitcoin's risk index has spiked, signaling potential market turbulence ahead, according to Swissblock Technologies. The index, which had remained stable since October, is now in "emergency mode," surpassing August hig…
· Investing
- Ethereum Foundation Names New Co-Executive Directors Amid Leadership Shake-Up
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has appointed Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz Stańczak as its new co-executive directors, following Aya Miyaguchi’s transition to EF president. The leadership changes come amid growing criticism…
· Business
- Vitalik Buterin and Crypto Leaders Defend Roger Ver Against Tax Fraud Charges
Roger Ver, an early Bitcoin investor once dubbed “Bitcoin Jesus,” is facing a potential life sentence after being indicted for alleged tax fraud. The case has sparked widespread criticism, with many in the crypto indu…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin ETFs See $94.3M Inflows as Crypto Market Shows Signs of Recovery
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. recorded $94.3 million in inflows on the last day of February, marking a potential turnaround after an eight-day streak of outflows that saw investors withdraw ove…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Rebounds as Market Recovers Amid Trump’s Crypto Summit Announcement
The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of recovery after suffering its worst month in three years. Bitcoin (BTC) briefly dropped to $78,000, wiping out over $400 billion from the market’s total capitalization. The…
· Investing
- Trump to Host Crypto Summit at White House on March 7
U.S. President Donald Trump will host a high-profile crypto summit at the White House on March 7, aiming to shape digital asset policies. White House Crypto and AI Czar David Sacks and Bo Hines, head of a working grou…
· Regulation
- Judge Dismisses SEC Lawsuit Against Crypto Founder Richard Heart
A U.S. federal judge dismissed the SEC’s lawsuit against Richard Heart, an online entrepreneur accused of raising over $1 billion through unregistered crypto offerings and misusing $12.1 million on luxury items. Judge…
· People
- DeFi Tokens Surge as Trump Administration Shifts Crypto Landscape
Bitcoin dominated the crypto market in 2024, but shifting policies under the Trump administration could spark a rotation into alternative assets, according to Kaiko Research. Analysts Adam McCarthy and Dessislava Aube…
· Insights & Views
- Trump’s Firm Files Trademark for Potential NFT and Metaverse Project
DTTM Operations, the company managing U.S. President Donald Trump’s intellectual property, has filed a trademark application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), suggesting possible plans for NFTs and a …
· Business
- Crypto Market Dips as SEC Shifts Regulatory Stance
This week, crypto news was dominated by falling asset prices and a shift in the SEC’s regulatory approach.
· Insights & Views
- BlackRock Adds Bitcoin ETF to Model Portfolio, Signaling Institutional Shift
BlackRock has integrated the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) into one of its model portfolios, marking a significant step in institutional Bitcoin (BTC) adoption. IBIT, the asset manager’s Bitcoin-holding ETF, now holds …
· Business
- Bitcoin Drops Below $80K, Closes CME Gap – What’s Next?
Bitcoin (BTC) has plunged over 6.8% in the past 24 hours, slipping below $80,000. This price correction helped close a historical CME gap, a development closely monitored by crypto traders. According to analyst Rekt C…
· Investing
- MicroStrategy Faces $3.86B Bitcoin Loss Amid Market Decline
MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is under pressure as its aggressive accumulation strategy, led by Michael Saylor, faces a $3.86 billion unrealized loss. The company’s massive Bitcoin purchases,…
· Business
- Senator Cynthia Lummis Advocates for Bitcoin Reserve, Says States May Act First
Senator Cynthia Lummis believes a U.S. Bitcoin reserve could take longer than crypto supporters expect, suggesting that states might establish Bitcoin strategic reserves before the federal government. Speaking at a Ne…
· Regulation
- CME Group to Launch Solana (SOL) Futures on March 17
CME Group, a global leader in derivatives markets, announced plans to introduce Solana (SOL) futures on March 17, pending regulatory approval. The new contracts will include a smaller 25 SOL contract and a larger 500 …
· Business
- SenseiNode Expands Staking Decentralization in Latin America
Decentralization is a core principle of blockchain, often discussed in Bitcoin mining. However, Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks like Ethereum and Solana also face centralization risks. SenseiNode, a leading staking firm…
· Technology
- Cardano Plunges 10.2% in a Day, Drops 25.3% in a Week
Cardano (ADA) saw a sharp decline, dropping 10.2% in the past 24 hours to $0.5954 by 00:08 (05:08 GMT) on the Investing.com Index. This marks its largest single-day percentage loss since February 24. The downturn push…
· Investing
- Ethereum Plunges Over 10%, Hits Multi-Month Low
Ethereum (ETH) tumbled 10.12% on Friday, marking its steepest one-day drop since February 24. Trading at $2,104.07 by 00:54 (05:54 GMT) on the Investing.com Index, ETH's market cap fell to $255.71 billion, representin…
· Investing
- XRP Drops 10% in a Day, Bitcoin and Ethereum Follow Suit
XRP fell 10.01% to $2.0015 by 01:15 (06:15 GMT) on the Investing.com Index, marking its steepest one-day decline since February 24. The drop reduced XRP’s market cap to $116.14 billion, accounting for 4.41% of the tot…
· Investing
- Litecoin Plunges 10% Amid Market Sell-Off
Litecoin (LTC) tumbled 10.01% to $116.53 by 02:29 (07:29 GMT) on the Investing.com Index, marking its steepest one-day decline since February 24. This drop reduced Litecoin’s market capitalization to $8.86 billion, ac…
· Investing
- Bitcoin’s Breakout Retest: A Bullish Signal?
Ever second-guessed locking your door before leaving? Financial markets behave similarly. After breaking key resistance, assets often revisit the breakout level to confirm new support before rallying again.
· Investing
- Bitfinex Traders Bet on Bitcoin Rebound as Market Dips
Bitcoin's (BTC) price has dropped over 20% this month, marking its worst performance since June 2022. Despite the decline, traders on crypto exchange Bitfinex, known for accurately predicting market tops and bottoms, …
· Investing
- MetaMask Enhances Wallet With Smart Contracts, BTC & SOL Support
MetaMask, the leading self-custodial Ethereum wallet, has unveiled major updates to improve user experience and security. Announced at ETHDenver, these upgrades introduce smart contract capabilities, transaction batch…
· Business
- Bitcoin Drops Below $80K Amid Market Uncertainty and Bybit Hack
Bitcoin fell to a 3.5-month low on Friday, dropping over 5% to $79,666, marking its first dip below $80,000 since November. The decline comes amid growing investor concerns over U.S. trade policies, a lack of fresh cr…
· Investing
- Bybit Restores Assets and Strengthens Security After Incident
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has made significant strides in recovering assets and rebuilding trust following a recent security incident. The platform has swiftly implem…
· Business
- U.S. States Push for Crypto Reserves Amid Federal Uncertainty
Several U.S. states are racing to invest public funds in cryptocurrencies before the federal government establishes a strategic digital assets reserve. However, efforts in Pennsylvania, Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota,…
· Regulation
- BitMEX Seeks Buyer Amid Rising Crypto Derivatives M&A Activity
BitMEX, the cryptocurrency exchange and derivatives trading platform co-founded by Arthur Hayes in 2014, is reportedly looking for a buyer. Sources say the exchange appointed Broadhaven Capital Partners last year to o…
· Business
- Coinbase Wins Major Legal Battle as SEC Drops Case
Coinbase has secured a major victory as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially dismissed its lawsuit against the crypto exchange. The move, following a formal vote by SEC commissioners, prevents …
· Regulation
- Crypto Giants Unite to Launch Decentralized AI Services
A group of leading blockchain and crypto firms has formed the Open Agents Alliance (OAA) to deliver decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) services using shared infrastructure. The alliance includes NEAR AI, the A…
· Technology
- China’s Crypto Loophole: Hong Kong’s Role in Regulated Bitcoin Access
China maintains strict crypto regulations while embracing blockchain, banning trading but building infrastructure. However, with Hong Kong offering regulated crypto markets, a potential loophole is emerging.
· Regulation
- Michael Saylor Pushes Bitcoin Leadership at US Financial Services Committee
Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, recently revealed his visit to the US Financial Services Committee, where he discussed digital assets and the country’s path to global leadership in …
· Business
- SEC Clarifies Meme Coins Are Not Securities Under Federal Law
The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance has clarified that most meme coins do not qualify as securities under federal law. Meme coins, inspired by internet trends, characters, and social movements, are primarily tra…
· Regulation