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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
- 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
- BC.GAME Airdrops 400M $BC Tokens to Pump.fun Users in Solana Ecosystem
BC.GAME, a leading crypto gaming platform, has launched a massive airdrop in the Solana ecosystem, distributing 400 million $BC tokens. As the first platform to reward Pump.fun users, BC.GAME strengthens its presence …
· Business
- U.S. Bitcoin Miners Expand Dominance as Hashrate Nearly Doubles
JPMorgan reports that U.S.-listed Bitcoin miners have significantly expanded their presence, with their collective hashrate nearly doubling over the past year. The 14 mining companies tracked by JPMorgan saw a 95% inc…
· Investing
- Grayscale Launches Pyth Trust for Accredited Investors
Grayscale Investments has introduced the Grayscale Pyth Trust, a new investment vehicle offering accredited investors exposure to PYTH, the governance token of the Pyth oracle network.
· Technology
- AI Deepfake Scam Steals $5.6M in Fake FTX Claims Fraud
A sophisticated fraud scheme involving deepfake technology has led to the theft of at least $5.6 million from companies purchasing fake FTX liquidation claims, according to Inca Digital. The scam, uncovered ahead of F…
· Technology
- BlackRock’s IBIT Faces Challenges in Surpassing SPY and VOO: Balchunas
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas recently weighed in on the potential of BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) surpassing major ETFs like SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO). Responding to X …
· Investing
- CryptoAutos Acquires $20M Luxury Fleet, Pioneering RWA Tokenization
CryptoAutos, a leader in Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization, has acquired a $20 million fleet of luxury vehicles in Dubai, advancing its mission to merge blockchain with physical assets. This move highlights the comp…
· Business
- Singularity Finance CEO Discusses Crypto Regulation and AI Innovation at U.S. Senate Roundtable
Singularity Finance CEO Cloris Chen participated in a key U.S. Senate roundtable to discuss cryptocurrency regulation, digital asset taxation, and AI-driven financial innovation. The event, hosted by Senator Marsha Bl…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Dips as Investors Eye Fed Policy and US Tariff Uncertainty
Bitcoin edged lower for the third consecutive day, slipping 0.3% to $95,472. Investors remain cautious amid uncertainty over U.S. trade tariffs and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook. The Biden administration…
· Investing
- Ethereum Shows Signs of Rebound Amid Market Volatility
Ethereum (ETH) has displayed early signs of recovery, briefly outperforming the broader cryptocurrency market. On February 17, ETH surged to a 12-day high of $2,832 before retracting to $2,720 on February 18. Despite …
· Investing
- Solana Faces Bearish Sentiment Amid Memecoin Collapse
Traders are increasingly shorting Solana’s native SOL token as market sentiment turns negative due to recent memecoin controversies. Data from Coinalyze shows the long-to-short ratio for SOL futures dropped from 4 to …
· Investing
- SEC Acknowledges Grayscale's XRP ETF Application, Bitcoin Sees $1.04B Inflows, SHIB Burns 58M Coins
The U.S. SEC has officially acknowledged Grayscale's application to convert its XRP Trust into an ETF, marking a significant milestone despite not guaranteeing approval. ETF analyst Nate Geraci called the move an "eno…
· Investing
- Michael Saylor's '21 Rules of Bitcoin': Insights on Adoption and Value
Michael Saylor, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, has shared his "21 Rules of Bitcoin," highlighting the journey from skepticism to acceptance in the world of digital assets. Saylor emphasizes that Bitcoin is more than ju…
· Insights & Views
- Kanbas Acquires Sam Spratt’s NFT for $3M Amid Market Shift
U.S.-based art collective Kanbas has made the largest NFT purchase in three years, acquiring X.Masquerade by Sam Spratt for $3 million. This piece marks the sixth chapter in Spratt’s Story of Luci series. The acquisit…
· Business
- ALT5 Sigma Adds $TRUMP Coin to Trading and Payment Platforms
ALT5 Sigma Corporation, a fintech leader in blockchain-powered solutions, has added the Official $TRUMP Coin to its ALT5 Prime trading platform and ALT5 Pay, a cryptocurrency payment gateway for global merchants.
· Business
- Saudi Crown Prince Memecoin Scam Highlights Rising Crypto Fraud Trend
Scammers impersonating Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched a fake cryptocurrency called the "Official" Saudi Arabia memecoin (KSA) to exploit the growing interest in celebrity-endorsed memecoins. The fraud…
· People
- Hong Kong Stablecoin Initiative: Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT Partner Up
Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong, Animoca Brands, and Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) have partnered to launch a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin, seeking a license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). …
· Business
- EU Financial Reform: Deutsche Börse CEO Pushes for Digital Euro CBDC
Stephan Leithner, CEO of Deutsche Börse, has called for financial reforms in the EU, emphasizing the need for a permanent central bank digital currency (CBDC) to strengthen the region's financial independence. In a po…
· Technology
- BNB Chain Optimizes BSC Network Amid Rising Memecoin Activity
BNB Chain, the blockchain powering Binance's BNB token, has introduced a key optimization to its Binance Smart Chain (BSC) network to address congestion and high gas fees driven by growing memecoin speculation. The up…
· Technology
- Blockchain Investigation Links Libra and Melania Memecoins to Single Entity
Blockchain analysts at Bubblemaps have uncovered evidence suggesting the same entity is behind both the Libra and Melania memecoin projects. Wallet activities indicate that the creator of the Melania token also engage…
· Regulation
- Red Covenant: Avarik Labs Launches Blockchain-Powered Mobile Strategy RPG
Avarik Labs has officially launched Red Covenant, an innovative mobile strategy RPG set in the dark, immersive Avarik Saga Universe. Combining high-stakes combat, tactical gameplay, and blockchain technology, Red Cove…
· Technology
- US Bitcoin Reserve Plans Could Ignite Global Crypto Competition
The U.S. crypto task force is set to establish a national bitcoin (BTC) reserve, potentially triggering a global competition among nations to acquire bitcoin as a reserve asset, according to a Bernstein report. Analys…
· Insights & Views
- XRP ETF Approval Sparks Controversy: Calacanis Criticizes Centralization and Market Risks
Legendary angel investor Jason Calacanis has criticized Ripple-affiliated XRP, labeling it a "centralized controlled security." Known for early investments in Uber and Robinhood, Calacanis argued that XRP is the oppos…
· People
- Pepedose Raises $300K in 24 Hours, Launches $PEPD MemeCoin to Revolutionize DeFi
Pepedose has successfully raised over $300,000 within 24 hours, marking a significant milestone in its mission to transform decentralized finance (DeFi). This rapid fundraising highlights the strength of the Pepedose …
· Business
- Crypto Market Update: SHIB, BTC, and XRP Trends
Shiba Inu (SHIB) struggled to break above the 26-day exponential moving average (EMA), facing resistance and signaling bearish sentiment. Despite signs of stabilization after a prolonged decline, SHIB’s failure to gen…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Falls as Investors Eye U.S. Inflation Data and Fed Commentary
Bitcoin dropped 1.3% to $96,368.1 on Monday as investors assessed U.S. inflation data and awaited remarks from Federal Reserve officials. The cryptocurrency continues to face volatility amid concerns over prolonged mo…
· Investing
- Libra Memecoin Founder Defends Project Amid Insider Trading Allegations
Hayden Davis, founder of the Libra (LIBRA) memecoin, addressed insider trading allegations in an interview with YouTube investigator Stephen Findeisen, known as "Coffeezilla." Davis denied the Libra token was a scam, …
· People
- Crypto Token Vigilante's Hollywood Stunt Sparks Brief Surge
The Los Angeles Police Department detained a man who climbed the iconic Hollywood sign to promote the cryptocurrency token Vigilante. Dressed in dark clothing and a ski mask, the individual displayed a flag featuring …
· Business
- FSC to Allow Institutional Investors in South Korea to Trade Virtual Assets in 2024
South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) will allow selected institutional investors to open virtual asset trading accounts starting in the second half of the year, enabling around 3,500 corporate entities, i…
· Business
- India ED Seizes $198M in Cryptocurrency in Bitconnect Fraud Crackdown
India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Ahmedabad seized cryptocurrencies worth $198 million in a major crackdown on the Bitconnect cryptocurrency fraud. The operation, conducted under the Prevention of Money-Launderi…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin's Market Dominance Hits Four-Year High Amid Altcoin Struggles
Bitcoin's market dominance has surged to nearly 60%, the highest level since 2021, as altcoins like Ethereum continue to struggle. This growing dominance underscores Bitcoin's resilience, attracting investor interest …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Holds Near $96K as Key Support Levels Identified
Bitcoin's price stability is being tested as key indicators, including the adjusted MVRV Z-Score, highlight critical support levels amid market uncertainty. Recent Glassnode analysis shows Bitcoin hovering near its me…
· Investing
- XRP's Rare Golden Cross Sparks 15% Gain Against Bitcoin
XRP recently formed a rare golden cross against Bitcoin (BTC), triggering a 15% price surge in just seven days. Currently trading at 0.00002834 BTC, XRP is only 20% below its local peak against BTC. With the golden cr…
· Investing