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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
- 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
- Bybit Suffers Historic $1.46 Billion Ethereum Hack, Shaking Crypto Markets
Bybit, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has fallen victim to one of the largest security breaches in digital asset history. Reports indicate that hackers stole approximately $1.46 billion in Ethereum (ETH) from Bybi…
· Business
- Bitcoin Consolidates Near $98K as Market Awaits Breakout
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, remains in a consolidation phase, trading between $93,000 and $98,000. Despite attempts to surpass its all-time high of $109,114 set on Jan. 20, 2025, Bitcoin has struggled to main…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Cash Acquires 420M $DOG Tokens in Strategic Deal with Bots, Inc.
Dogecoin Cash, Inc. (OTCQB: CBDS), formerly Cannabis Sativa, Inc., has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 420 million DogeCoin Cash ($DOG) tokens from Bots, Inc., a Puerto Rico-based blockchain firm. In exchange…
· Business
- Bitcoin Faces Key Turning Point as Peter Brandt Highlights Feb. 24-26 Time Frame
Renowned trader Peter Brandt has identified Feb. 24-26 as a crucial period for Bitcoin (BTC), citing internal symmetry in its price chart. Brandt suggests this timeframe could determine BTC’s next major move, adding, …
· Regulation
- Altvest Capital Becomes First African Firm to Hold Bitcoin in Treasury
Altvest Capital (ALV) has made history as the first publicly listed company in Africa to adopt bitcoin (BTC) as a strategic treasury asset. The Johannesburg-based investment firm announced its purchase of just over 1 …
· Business
- JPMorgan Warns of Weak Crypto Demand as Bitcoin, Ether Futures Near Backwardation
JPMorgan (JPM) analysts report that the cryptocurrency market currently lacks positive catalysts, contributing to weak demand for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) futures. Both assets have seen their futures contracts…
· Insights & Views
- Kanye West’s YZY Token: A Controversial Crypto Move
Kanye West, now known as Ye, is reportedly launching a cryptocurrency called YZY, according to sources close to the project. The token, named after his Yeezy brand, aims to bypass traditional platforms like Shopify, w…
· People
- Bitcoin Hits $98K, Extends Gains Despite Fed’s Hawkish Stance
Bitcoin climbed for a third straight session on Friday, rising 1.6% to $98,409.2 by 6:36 GMT. The world's largest cryptocurrency was on track for a nearly 1% weekly gain, as some investors shrugged off U.S. tariff con…
· Investing
- Nordic Blockchain Conference 2025: Stockholm to Host the Largest Blockchain Gathering in the Nordics
The Nordic Blockchain Conference (NBC) 2025 is set to take place in Stockholm on June 18-19, bringing together nearly 1,000 attendees and over 100 speakers at Epicenter Stockholm. Organized by the Nordic Blockchain As…
· Business
- Michael Saylor Urges U.S. to Acquire 20% of Bitcoin Supply at CPAC
At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, D.C., MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor proposed that the United States should acquire up to 20% of the total Bitcoin supply. A longtime Bitcoi…
· Insights & Views
- Michael Saylor’s Strategy Secures $2B Loan to Buy More Bitcoin
Michael Saylor’s Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has announced a $2 billion convertible senior notes offering to institutional investors, primarily to acquire more Bitcoin (BTC). The 0% interest notes, maturing in 2…
· Business
- Kraken in Talks to Acquire Majority Stake in Deribit Amid Growing Interest
Kraken, a top cryptocurrency exchange, is actively negotiating to acquire a majority stake in Deribit, a leading crypto options trading platform. Despite speculation, sources confirm discussions are ongoing, underscor…
· Business
- Nigeria Sues Binance for $79.5B Over Alleged Economic Damage and Tax Evasion
Nigeria has filed a $79.5 billion lawsuit against Binance, accusing the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange of causing economic harm and evading taxes. The government also seeks $2 billion in back taxes, blaming B…
· Regulation
- SEC Drops Appeal Against Crypto Broker-Dealer Rule, Ending Legal Battle
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has abandoned its appeal to overturn a court ruling that blocked its attempt to redefine broker-dealers in the cryptocurrency sector. In a filing on February 19, the S…
· Regulation
- Montana Moves Forward with Bitcoin Reserve Bill Amid Growing State Interest
Montana’s House Business and Labor Committee has passed House Bill 429, a proposal that could enable Bitcoin and other digital assets to be used as state reserve assets. The bill advanced with a 12-8 vote, following p…
· Regulation
- Crypto Industry Pushes to Overturn IRS Rule Targeting DeFi Brokers
The Blockchain Association, backed by 75 crypto industry leaders, is urging Congress to repeal a newly implemented IRS rule that could significantly impact decentralized finance (DeFi). The rule, introduced between Ch…
· Regulation
- Tether Leads MANSA’s $10M Funding Round to Boost Global Expansion
Cross-border payment firm MANSA has secured $10 million in funding, with Tether leading the round. This follows Tether’s $3 million pre-seed investment, reaffirming its commitment to MANSA’s vision of enhancing global…
· Business
- Brazil Approves First Spot XRP ETF as XRP Surges 8%
Brazil's Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) has approved the country's first spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Hashdex Nasdaq XRP Index Fund, set to trade on the B3 exchange. The decision, announced on Febru…
· Regulation
- Ethereum Transaction Fees Hit 4-Year Low Amid Declining Onchain Demand
Ethereum’s transaction fees have dropped to a four-year low, signaling reduced onchain activity. According to The Block’s Data & Insights, the 7-day moving average (7DMA) of Ethereum transaction fees fell to $0.77 on …
· Investing
- SEC Acknowledges Spot XRP ETF Filing from Canary Capital
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has acknowledged a spot XRP ETF filing from Cboe BZX Exchange on behalf of Canary Capital, marking a key milestone in the crypto ETF sector. This acknowledgment initia…
· Regulation
- LIBRA Token Traders Suffer $251M Losses Amid Milei Controversy
Nansen Research reports that 86% of LIBRA token traders faced total losses of $251 million, while a smaller group earned $180 million. The Solana-based token, launched on February 14, 2025, saw a brief surge in intere…
· Regulation
- SEC Reviews Proposal for Ethereum ETF Staking Amid Rising Institutional Interest
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposal by Cboe BZX Exchange, representing 21Shares, to allow the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF to stake its ether (ETH) holdings. This move, if approved,…
· Regulation
- SEC Reviews Proposal for Ethereum ETF Staking Amid Rising Institutional Interest
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposal by Cboe BZX Exchange, representing 21Shares, to allow the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF to stake its ether (ETH) holdings. This move, if approved,…
· Regulation
- Avenir Group Invests $599M in Bitcoin ETFs, Strengthening Digital Asset Presence
Hong Kong-based Avenir Group has emerged as a key institutional player in the Bitcoin ETF market, revealing a $599 million investment in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). This strategic move solidifies Avenir …
· Business
- Bitcoin Holds at $96.8K Amid Fed Uncertainty and Tariff Concerns
Bitcoin remained range-bound on Thursday as investors hesitated amid U.S. tariff concerns and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook. The cryptocurrency inched up 0.2% to $96,811.1 by 6:15 GMT, struggling…
· Investing
- MANTRA and Google Cloud Launch RWAccelerator for Tokenized Assets
Layer 1 blockchain MANTRA has launched RWAccelerator, a startup accelerator program focused on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, with backing from Google Cloud. Announced at Consensus Hong Kong, the initiative aims…
· Technology
- Sygnum Bank Criticizes Crypto ETFs for Weakening Bitcoin’s Core Benefits
Wall Street’s embrace of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has funneled billions into Bitcoin and Ethereum, yet Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum argues these products dilute crypto’s core advantages.
· Insights & Views
- Fantasy Top Expands to Monad Testnet With Free-to-Play NFT Game
Fantasy Top, the Ethereum NFT game that blends fantasy sports with crypto social media personalities, is expanding beyond the layer-2 network Blast. The game has launched a free-to-play version on the newly released t…
· Technology
- Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 2,100 BTC, Announces Stock Split
Metaplanet (3350) has strengthened its Bitcoin (BTC) position, now holding 2,100 BTC—equivalent to 0.01% of the total 21 million BTC supply. The company recently acquired 68.59 BTC for $6.6 million, averaging $96,335 …
· Business
- U.S. Court Seizes $606M Robinhood Shares, Crypto from Sam Bankman-Fried
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has issued a final forfeiture order, stripping former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried of a vast array of assets following his fraud conviction. The ruling covers…
· Regulation
- Crypto Scandal: Allegations Tie Argentine President Milei to Libra Token Scheme
Hayden Davis, CEO of Kelsier Ventures and a key figure behind the Libra cryptocurrency, has been accused of attempting to influence Argentine President Javier Milei through his sister, Karina Milei. According to La Na…
· Regulation
- Binance.US Resumes USD Deposits and Withdrawals After Regulatory Setback
Binance.US, the American division of Binance, has reinstated US dollar deposit and withdrawal services after nearly 18 months. This follows regulatory challenges, including a lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Excha…
· Business
- Iran’s Crypto Outflows Surge 70% in 2024 Amid Sanctions and Economic Uncertainty
Cryptocurrency outflows from Iranian exchanges soared to $4.2 billion in 2024, marking a 70% increase from the previous year, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The surge reflects growing capital flig…
· Regulation
- Ethereum Gains Momentum Ahead of Pectra Upgrade, While Solana Faces Pressure
Ethereum is seeing renewed investor confidence as traders anticipate the upcoming Pectra upgrade, scheduled for April 8. Derivatives data suggests a bullish outlook, with Ethereum’s seven-day implied volatility aligni…
· Investing
- SEC’s Crypto Crackdown Falters as Former Official Declares It Over
John Reed Stark, former head of the SEC’s Office of Internet Enforcement, believes the agency's crackdown on crypto has failed. Stark, a longtime critic of the sector, pointed to recent legal shifts involving Coinbase…
· People
- Bitcoin ETFs Face $60M Outflow Amid Market Volatility, Ether ETFs See Modest Inflow
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a significant net outflow of $60.63 million, reflecting ongoing market volatility. In contrast, Ether ETFs saw a modest net inflow of $4.60 million, highlighting a diverge…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Bounces Back After Brief Dip as Musk Sparks Gold Reserve Debate
Economist Henrik Zeberg recently mocked media panic over Bitcoin’s minor 0.17% price drop on Feb. 18, jokingly calling it a “crash.” In reality, Bitcoin experienced a larger 2.5% decline, falling from $96,200 to $93,8…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Holds Strong Despite Recent Price Swings
Bitcoin remains a profitable asset for most investors, even with recent volatility. Currently, 83.34% of Bitcoin’s supply is in profit, while only 16.66% is at a loss. Despite a 20% price drop, the majority of holders…
· Investing
- BTCS Partners with Figment and WonderFi to Launch Staker Protection Plan
BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS), a blockchain infrastructure leader, has partnered with Figment Inc., a top blockchain staking provider, to introduce the Staker Protection Plan, designed to enhance transaction inclusion and …
· Technology