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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
- Bitcoin’s Volatility Continues: Key Levels to Watch for the Next Move
Bitcoin’s price action remains turbulent, with the flagship cryptocurrency dropping 9% in two days to $88,000, triggering $1.5 billion in liquidations. Despite market chaos, top trader DonAlt sees nothing unusual, emp…
· Investing
- Shiba Inu Burn Rate Surges 531% as Crypto Market Faces Major Downturn
The Shiba Inu (SHIB) community has ramped up token burns, removing 13,938,285 SHIB from circulation in the past 24 hours, according to Shibburn. A single transaction accounted for 12,904,644 SHIB, fueling an impressiv…
· Investing
- Peter Schiff Doubles Down: Predicts Bitcoin Crash Will Sink Michael Saylor’s Strategy
Peter Schiff, a long-time Bitcoin critic, is once again warning of disaster for Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin-focused strategy. As BTC dips below $89,000, Schiff argues that Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, is on the brin…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Volatility Rises as Market Experts Confirm Bullish Outlook
Despite recent price swings, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju asserts that Bitcoin remains in a bullish cycle. He dismisses fears of a bear market, emphasizing that BTC’s ongoing correction is typical in a bull run.
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin ETFs See $516M Outflow as Market Jitters Grow, BTC Drops Below $90K
U.S. spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their second-largest outflow of the year on Monday, shedding $516.4 million, according to Farside data. This marked the ninth net outflow in 10 days, refle…
· Investing
- Crypto Market Crash Wipes Out $1.2B as Bitcoin Dips Below $89K
Crypto traders suffered over $1.2 billion in liquidations in the past 24 hours as Bitcoin (BTC) tumbled below $89,000, its lowest level since November. The downturn, which intensified during Asian trading hours on Tue…
· Investing
- Ethereum Faces “Death Cross” as ETH Drops 5%, Sparking Bearish Concerns
Ethereum (ETH) plunged over 5% on Tuesday to $2,375, with its 50-day simple moving average (SMA) nearing a crossover below the 200-day SMA—a formation known as the “death cross.” This technical pattern suggests weaken…
· Investing
- FTX Token Spikes Briefly After Sam Bankman-Fried’s Unexpected Tweets
FTX’s native token, FTT, saw a sudden surge Monday night after Sam Bankman-Fried’s X (formerly Twitter) account posted for the first time in two years. The disgraced FTX founder, currently serving a 25-year prison sen…
· People
- Ethena Labs Enhances USDe Security with Chaos Labs’ Edge Proof Oracles
Ethena Labs has integrated Chaos Labs’ Edge Proof oracles to strengthen the risk management framework of its synthetic stablecoin, USDe. The integration enhances transparency by independently verifying USDe’s total re…
· Technology
- Ethereum Price Plunge Nears MakerDAO’s $340M Liquidation Level
Ethereum (ETH) has dropped 11.5% in the past 24 hours, bringing it dangerously close to triggering massive liquidations on MakerDAO. On-chain data reveals that three major positions, valued between $109 million and $1…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Dips Below $89K Amid Nasdaq Slump and Yen Strengthening
Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $89,000 during early European trading on Tuesday, reaching $88,500, its lowest level since mid-November, according to CoinDesk data. The decline follows continued losses in tech stocks and ren…
· Investing
- Infini Hack: $49.5M Stolen, Neobank Offers Hacker 20% to Return Funds
Infini, a Hong Kong-based neobank offering interest on stablecoin deposits, suffered a devastating exploit, losing $49.5 million. Blockchain security firm PeckShield reported the incident just days after Infini announ…
· Business
- Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Faces Finality Issue on Holesky Testnet
Ethereum’s highly anticipated Pectra upgrade launched on the Holesky testnet but failed to finalize as expected. Activated at 21:55 UTC, the upgrade encountered an unexpected issue, leading developers to investigate v…
· Technology
- OKX Settles $500M Case with U.S. Authorities Over Compliance Violations
OKX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has settled with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) over allegations of operating without a money transmitter license. The exchange’s affiliate, Aux Cayes FinTech Co…
· Regulation
- U.S. Recovers $31M in Crypto from Uranium Finance Hack
U.S. authorities have seized approximately $31 million in cryptocurrency linked to the 2021 Uranium Finance hack, according to the Southern District of New York (SDNY). The recovery was part of a joint operation betwe…
· Regulation
- Ethereum Plunges 10.9% in Largest One-Day Drop Since February
Ethereum saw a sharp decline on Monday, dropping 10.9% to $2,512.20 by 18:00 (23:00 GMT) on the Investing.com Index. This marked its biggest single-day loss since February 24, pushing its market cap down to $311.85 bi…
· Investing
- Cardano Drops 10.41% in a Day as Crypto Market Sees Red
Cardano (ADA) saw a sharp decline on Monday, dropping 10.41% to $0.6856 by 17:54 (22:54 GMT) on the Investing.com Index. This marked its largest one-day loss since February 24. The decline brought Cardano’s market cap…
· Investing
- XRP Surges as Bitcoin Sees Heavy Outflows Amid Market Volatility
The cryptocurrency market has been shaken by fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) following the Bybit hack, triggering increased volatility. This uncertainty has impacted investor sentiment, with digital asset investmen…
· Investing
- Litecoin Drops Over 11%, Marking Biggest One-Day Loss Since February
Litecoin (LTC) saw a sharp decline of 11.18% on Monday, trading at $114.16 by 17:04 (22:04 GMT) on the Investing.com Index. This marks its steepest single-day drop since February 24, pushing its market cap down to $9.…
· Investing
- Ripple CTO David Schwartz Highlights XRP Ledger’s Edge Over Bitcoin and Ethereum
Ripple CTO David Schwartz has weighed in on the ongoing debate about Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and the XRP Ledger (XRPL), emphasizing XRPL’s technical advantages. Responding to an X user’s comparison of transacti…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin’s Iconic Logo: A Look Back at Its Evolution
Fifteen years ago, on February 24, 2010, Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, introduced a new logo that would shape Bitcoin’s visual identity. Initially, Bitcoin’s logo featured a gold coin inscribed wit…
· People
- Bitcoin at a Pivotal Point as Key Indicator Signals Potential Trend Shift
Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is at a crucial juncture as key metrics hint at an imminent momentum shift.
· Investing
- Solana Crashes 45% Against Bitcoin: What's Next for SOL?
Solana has plunged 45% against Bitcoin, marking one of the most significant market shifts of 2025. While SOL has suffered heavy losses, Bitcoin’s rising dominance signals a liquidity outflow from altcoins. Investors a…
· Investing
- Infini Stablecoin Faces $50M Exploit Amid Growing Crypto Security Concerns
Infini, a stablecoin payment firm, suffered a $50 million security breach allegedly executed by a former contract developer who secretly retained admin privileges. Cybersecurity firm Cyvers reported that the attacker …
· Business
- Bitcoin Drops to $95,610 Amid Fed Uncertainty and $1.5B Bybit Hack Shock
Bitcoin slipped 0.8% to $95,610.2 on Monday after a 1% weekly drop, as investors remained cautious over the U.S. interest rate outlook. Weak economic data fueled uncertainty, with Services PMI falling to 49.7 in Febru…
· Investing
- Pump.Fun May Launch Its Own AMM, Shaking Up Solana’s DeFi Market
Solana-based token issuance platform Pump.Fun appears to be developing its own automated market maker (AMM), according to a newly discovered URL, though no official announcement has been made.
· Technology
- Solana Whales Bet Big on Bearish Options as $2B Token Unlock Looms
Solana’s (SOL) options market is heating up on Deribit, with whales making significant bearish bets as SOL’s price continues to slide ahead of a major token unlock. Last week, block trades on Deribit totaled $32.39 mi…
· Investing
- 95% of Latin American Crypto Investors Plan to Expand Holdings in 2025
A staggering 95% of cryptocurrency investors in Latin America plan to increase their holdings in 2025, according to a Binance Research survey of over 10,000 investors from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico.
· Business
- Ethereum Defies Death Cross as Market Sentiment Shifts
Ethereum (ETH) has officially confirmed a death cross, with its 50-day moving average crossing below the 200-day moving average, a bearish signal that typically suggests downward momentum. However, ETH has shown resil…
· Investing
- Dogecoin (DOGE) Faces Bearish Signal: Will the Price Drop Further?
Dogecoin (DOGE) could be heading for a price decline as signs of a death cross emerge on its charts. This bearish pattern occurs when a short-term moving average drops below a long-term one. In DOGE’s case, its 23-day…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Signals Bullish Recovery as Key Moving Averages Align
Bitcoin is showing strong technical signals of a potential price surge as it trades above key moving averages. The 50-week SMA stands at $74,890, while the 20-week SMA is around $91,070—historically reliable support l…
· Investing
- Bybit Unveils API to Track Suspicious Crypto Wallets Amid Industry’s Largest Heist
Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has launched a new API to track and blacklist suspicious wallet addresses. This initiative, backed by top white-hat hackers and security experts, ai…
· Business
- Justin Sun Discusses Crypto Security Amid $1.5B Hack: HTX’s Commitment to Protection
Following a massive $1.5 billion crypto exchange hack, HTX hosted a live discussion on X, where Global Advisor Justin Sun emphasized the urgent need for stronger security measures in the industry. The event, featuring…
· People
- Bitcoin Eyes $110K? Historical Trends Suggest a Breakout Is Coming
Bitcoin, the top cryptocurrency, could be on the verge of breaking its all-time high of $108,824 set in January. This isn’t just speculation—it’s backed by historical trends.
· Investing
- U.S. Seeks Forfeiture of Crypto Assets Tied to Wire Fraud Scheme
The U.S. government has initiated a civil forfeiture action to seize cryptocurrency assets linked to a wire fraud and money laundering case. The seized digital assets, confiscated from a Binance account in October 202…
· Regulation
- Franklin Templeton Launches Bitcoin & Ethereum ETF on Cboe BZX
Franklin Templeton has introduced the Franklin Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ) on the Cboe BZX Exchange, offering investors exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The ETF, weighted 82% BTC and 18% ETH, tracks market ca…
· Business
- Bitcoin ETFs Surpass $750 Billion in Trading Volume Amid Market Shifts
The U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have exceeded $750 billion in cumulative trading volume since launching in January 2024, according to The Block. The rapid surge in volume was initially driven by Bit…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Mining Revenue Holds Steady at $1.4B as Hashrate Growth Slows
Bitcoin mining revenue remained strong at $1.4 billion in January 2025, despite the network experiencing its first difficulty decline since September. The decrease in difficulty signals a slowdown in hashrate growth, …
· Investing
- Japan’s FSA Introduces New Stablecoin Rules to Enhance User Protection
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has approved new regulations to strengthen stablecoin collateral management and improve user protection in the cryptocurrency sector. This move follows growing concerns over dig…
· Regulation
- Elon Musk’s DOGE Saves $55B: Debate Over Bitcoin Investment vs. Citizen Dividend
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has reportedly saved the U.S. federal government $55 billion, sparking debate over how to allocate the funds. Musk proposes returning 20% as a "DOGE di…
· Insights & Views