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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
- Crypto Market Sees Losses as Bitcoin Stays Below $100K
The cryptocurrency market experienced widespread losses in early Sunday trading, with Bitcoin down 0.45% over the past 24 hours. Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, and Cardano saw declines between 1% and 4%, while Algor…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Sees $1.04B Inflows Amid Market Uncertainty
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced $1.04 billion in net inflows to exchanges this week, effectively reversing three weeks of outflows, according to IntoTheBlock. This shift highlights market uncertainty driven by macroeconomic…
· Investing
- WAVAX Wallet Accumulation Surges Amid Price Drop
Wrapped AVAX (WAVAX) has seen a significant increase in wallet accumulation on the Avalanche blockchain, despite its price falling over 4% in the past 24 hours, according to data from TheTie.
· Business
- Gold-Backed Cryptocurrencies Drop Amid Gold Price Decline
Gold-backed cryptocurrencies, including Paxos Gold (PAXG) and Tether Gold (XAUT), dropped about 1% in the past week to around $2,900 as gold prices fell sharply after gaining over 10% this year. Meanwhile, the broader…
· Investing
- Pump.fun Launches Mobile App Amid Memecoin Boom
Memecoin generator Pump.fun has introduced a mobile app for iOS and Android, expanding access to its platform during the ongoing memecoin craze. The app mirrors the web interface, enabling users to create Solana-based…
· Technology
- Blockchain.com Bolsters Leadership with Key Hires Amid IPO Ambitions
Blockchain.com, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and wallet provider, has intensified its preparations for a potential initial public offering (IPO) by appointing two high-profile executives with extensive financial …
· People
- Historic Bitcoin Forum Empowers Salvadorans
The Plan B Bitcoin forum on Jan. 30-31 marked a milestone in El Salvador, featuring a dual-language agenda for the first time. Over 2,500 attendees, including 1,500 Spanish speakers, gathered to explore the nation’s B…
· Investing
- Wisconsin Investment Board Expands Bitcoin ETF Holdings Amid Market Surge
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) significantly increased its bitcoin (BTC) exposure in the last quarter of 2024. According to a 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), SWIB reported…
· Regulation
- SafeMoon to Launch Memecoin on Solana After Major Token Burn
SafeMoon is set to launch a new memecoin on the Solana (SOL) blockchain on Saturday at 1:00 AM UTC. This move follows the burn of 2.2 trillion SFM tokens across Ethereum, Polygon, and Binance Smart Chain networks, acc…
· Business
- Silver vs. Bitcoin: Peter Schiff Predicts Silver's Surge
Peter Schiff, a prominent crypto critic, recently compared silver to Bitcoin, suggesting it could see a significant price rally. Silver reached $33.38—its highest since October—prompting Schiff to call it “Bitcoin 2.0…
· Investing
- Valentine’s Day Brings Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Outflows Amid Market Jitters
On February 14, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of 1,765 BTC, valued at approximately $171.06 million, according to Lookonchain. Fidelity, a major player in the market, saw 982 BTC leave its Bitcoin ETF, wort…
· Investing
- Bitcoin's Path to $200K: Insights from Peter Brandt and Samson Mow
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· Insights & Views
- Crypto Market Trends: Ripple Endorsement, Shibarium Milestone, and Bitcoin Projections
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently endorsed Brian Quintenz for CFTC chair, emphasizing the CFTC's vital role in maintaining strong U.S. markets. Garlinghouse also supported the Financial Innovation and Technology f…
· Investing
- BNB Chain Surpasses Solana in Daily Fees, Driven by PancakeSwap and Memecoin Boom
BNB Chain, associated with Binance, topped Solana in daily fee generation on February 13, recording $5.8 million in fees, per Nansen data. This marked the first time since October 31, 2024, that a blockchain outside E…
· Investing
- Solana Bridge Volumes Surpass $10.1B, USDC Leads Inbound Transfers
Solana's bridge platforms have exceeded $10.1 billion in total inbound volume since 2021, marking a 114% increase from $4.7 billion recorded up to February 2024, according to Flipside Crypto. This surge highlights Sol…
· Investing
- Dubai's VARA Warns of Memecoin Risks Amid Tighter Crypto Regulations
Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has cautioned investors about memecoins, highlighting their volatility and vulnerability to market manipulation. VARA noted that memecoins, often driven by social med…
· Regulation
- Scottie Pippen Promotes Bitcoin, Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Market Crash
NBA legend Scottie Pippen has sparked excitement on X (formerly Twitter) with a cryptic Bitcoin-themed tweet, signaling his passion for cryptocurrency. Pippen, whose net worth is approximately $20 million, revealed he…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Price Surge Triggers $1.07M in Liquidations Amid ETF Speculation
XRP has experienced a strong price rebound over the past 48 hours, resulting in $1.07 million in liquidations, according to CoinGlass data. Of this, $596,580 was from long traders, while short traders accounted for $4…
· Investing
- South Korea to Allow Institutional Crypto Trading in 2025
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) will lift its long-standing ban on institutional cryptocurrency trading, aligning with global trends and rising domestic demand for blockchain ventures.
· Regulation
- XRP Gains Momentum Against Bitcoin, Analyst Predicts Potential Surge to $15
XRP has been outperforming Bitcoin in recent days, with its BTC pairing rising to $0.0000255. Since bouncing from $0.00002345 on Feb. 7, XRP has recorded gains on six of the last seven days, marking four consecutive d…
· Investing
- Figment Joins Blockchain Association to Shape U.S. Crypto Policy
Figment, a leading staking infrastructure provider with over $15B in staked assets, has joined the Blockchain Association, the top U.S. crypto industry trade group. This move highlights Figment’s commitment to influen…
· Business
- XRP, Bitcoin, and Cardano: Market Trends and Whale Activity Impact Prices
XRP's recent price action shows a short-term EMA crossover that may signal consolidation rather than a bearish trend. The 26/50 EMA crossover, spotted on XRP’s chart, often indicates a temporary correction instead of …
· Investing
- PancakeSwap Surges Past Uniswap as Memecoin Hype Fuels Trading Volume
PancakeSwap, a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) on BNB Chain, has surpassed Uniswap in daily and weekly trading volume, driven by increased interest in memecoins. According to DeFiLlama, PancakeSwap recorded over …
· Business
- OpenSea Unveils OS2 Update and Plans $SEA Token Airdrop
OpenSea, the leading NFT marketplace backed by Andreessen Horowitz, has launched the beta version of its revamped platform, OS2, and announced plans for a $SEA token airdrop. This move aims to reignite interest in NFT…
· Technology
- Tether Faces Challenges Under Proposed U.S. Stablecoin Regulations
JPMorgan warns that Tether, issuer of USDT, may face compliance hurdles from proposed U.S. stablecoin regulations. The GENIUS Act, targeting federal oversight for stablecoins with over $10 billion market cap, and the …
· Regulation
- Coinbase Surges on Strong Q4 Earnings, Crypto Trading Boom
Coinbase (COIN) reported stellar fourth-quarter earnings, far surpassing Wall Street expectations as crypto trading surged amid a major bull run. The leading U.S. crypto exchange posted revenue of $2.27 billion, a 138…
· Investing
- Hashflare Co-Founders Plead Guilty in $577M Crypto Fraud Scheme
Hashflare co-founders Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for operating a $577 million crypto mining Ponzi scheme. Arrested in Estonia in November 2022 and extradited to…
· Regulation
- Trump Administration Pushes for Digital Asset Innovation with New Regulations
The Trump Administration is advancing a pro-blockchain agenda, signaling a major shift for U.S. digital assets. With 55% of American investors holding Bitcoin and over 40 million owning cryptocurrencies, blockchain te…
· Regulation
- Trump's Second Term Sparks Bitcoin Surge and Mining Boom
Donald Trump's return to the White House has fueled a Bitcoin rally, pushing prices to an all-time high of nearly $109,000. His pro-crypto stance and pledge to mine all remaining Bitcoin in the U.S. have boosted indus…
· People
- CZ's Dog 'Broccoli' Sparks Meme Coin Frenzy on BNB Chain
Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao, known as "CZ," revealed his dog’s name, igniting a meme coin frenzy. CZ announced on X (formerly Twitter) that his 18-month-old Belgian Malinois is named Broccoli. The…
· Investing
- Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Eyes Recovery Amid Market Uncertainty
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has gained 8% over the past week, attempting to recover from a 25% monthly decline. With a $9.5 billion market cap, SHIB aims to reclaim the $10 billion mark, solidifying its position as the second-la…
· Investing
- GameStop Eyes Bitcoin Investment, GME Shares Jump 11%
GameStop (GME) is reportedly exploring investments in alternative assets, including bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies, according to CNBC. The news follows a social media post by GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen featurin…
· Business
- CARV Unveils D.A.T.A. Framework 2.0, Advancing AI Agents for Web3 Economies
CARV, a leader in AI-chain ecosystems for data sovereignty, has launched Phase 2 of its D.A.T.A. (Data Authentication, Trust, and Attestation) Framework, revolutionizing how AI agents interact with on-chain and off-ch…
· Technology
- Elon Musk’s "Harry Bōlz" Name Change Sparks Memecoin Frenzy
Elon Musk's brief Twitter name change to "Harry Bōlz" triggered a frenzy in the cryptocurrency market, fueling massive volatility in Solana-based memecoins.
· Investing
- Bitcoin’s $10M Prediction Resurfaces as Price Fluctuates
Bitcoin pioneer Adam Back’s bold prediction of BTC reaching $10 million per coin has resurfaced, fueling speculation about its long-term potential. Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo recently highlighted Back’s past forecas…
· Insights & Views
- Samson Mow’s JAN3 Bets Big on Bitcoin: Strategy, Holdings, and Growth
A recent discussion in the cryptocurrency space put Samson Mow, a well-known Bitcoin advocate and CEO of JAN3, in the spotlight. Mow, a firm believer in Bitcoin’s potential to reach $1,000,000, was asked about JAN3’s …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Dips After CPI Data Release, Michael Saylor Reacts with Optimism
Bitcoin experienced a sharp drop following the release of higher-than-expected U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for January. The CPI annual rate came in at 3.3%, exceeding analysts' expectations of 3.1% and markin…
· Investing
- U.S. States Push for Bitcoin Reserves, Driving Institutional Adoption
Institutional adoption of Bitcoin (BTC) could surge as 20 U.S. states advance legislation to establish Bitcoin reserves. If enacted, these proposals could lead to the purchase of approximately 247,000 BTC, valued at a…
· Business
- Bitcoin Slips as Hot Inflation Report Shakes Markets
The first inflation report of 2025 came in hotter than expected, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 3% year-over-year in January, surpassing analyst projections. Markets reacted swiftly—S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, an…
· Investing
- XRP vs. Bitcoin: A Looming Breakout or Breakdown?
The cryptocurrency market has been unusually quiet, leading to rare patterns forming on price charts. One such anomaly has emerged in the XRP vs. Bitcoin (BTC) trading pair.
· Investing