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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 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
- BlackRock Defies Market Trend with $50M Bitcoin Purchase
Bitcoin’s price volatility continues to create uncertainty as institutional investors adopt contrasting strategies. On-chain data from Arkham reveals that major financial firms managing spot Bitcoin ETFs, including Fi…
· Business
- The Sandbox Unveils Game Maker Update with Expanded Multiplayer & Brand Integration
The Sandbox, a leading social gaming metaverse, has launched a major update for its Game Maker platform, enhancing multiplayer capabilities, gameplay mechanics, and brand collaborations. This update empowers creators …
· Technology
- CARV Unveils D.A.T.A. 2.0 with DeepSeek: AI Agents with Blockchain-Powered Intelligence
CARV, a leading AI-chain ecosystem for data sovereignty, has launched D.A.T.A. 2.0, a groundbreaking upgrade that transforms AI agents into autonomous, decision-making entities. This update integrates verifiable on-ch…
· Technology
- White House to Appoint Crypto-Native Banking Expert as OCC Chief
The White House is set to appoint Jonathan Gould, a former Bitfury executive, to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), according to reports from Politico and Punchbowl News. Gould, currently a part…
· Regulation
- Robinhood’s Crypto Revenue Surges 700%, Driving Record Profits
Robinhood Markets reported a 700% surge in cryptocurrency trading revenue in Q4, fueling record profitability amid a crypto market rebound. Crypto revenue skyrocketed to $358 million, up from $45 million a year ago, m…
· Investing
- KULR Expands Bitcoin Holdings, Now Holds Over 610 BTC
San Diego-based energy storage firm KULR (NYSE: KULR) continues to expand its Bitcoin holdings, reaffirming its commitment to BTC as a treasury asset. The company, which serves aerospace and defense clients, has now a…
· Business
- SEC Suspends Binance Lawsuit, Signaling Shift in Crypto Regulation
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to suspend its lawsuit against Binance, marking a potential shift in regulatory policy toward cryptocurrency firms. The SEC and Binance jointly filed for a …
· Regulation
- BitGo and Other Crypto Firms Eye IPOs Amid Market Surge
Institutional crypto custody firm BitGo is reportedly considering an initial public offering (IPO) as early as this year, according to Bloomberg. The move aligns with a broader trend of digital asset companies explori…
· Technology
- Fed’s Powell Acknowledges Crypto ‘Debanking’ Concerns, Pledges Review
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell addressed concerns over the growing “debanking” trend in the crypto industry during his testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. Powell admitted he is troubled by the incre…
· Regulation
- XRP Gains Momentum with Ripple’s Expansion in Portugal and Brazil
Ripple has expanded its European presence through a new partnership with Unicâmbio, a leading Portuguese currency exchange provider. This collaboration will facilitate crypto-powered cross-border payments between Port…
· Business
- SEDA Unveils IVM Framework to Enhance Cross-Chain Security and Scalability
SEDA has launched the Interoperability Verification Module (IVM) framework, setting a new standard for cross-chain security and verification. The plug-and-play solution enhances security, enables near-instant scaling,…
· Technology
- Fed’s Powell Acknowledges Crypto ‘Debanking’ Concerns, Pledges Review
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell addressed concerns over the growing “debanking” trend in the crypto industry during his testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. Powell admitted he is troubled by the incre…
· Regulation
- CFTC Takes Action Against Crypto Fraud as Regulatory Shift Continues
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a consent order against Rashawn Russell, a New York resident, for defrauding investors in a crypto trading scheme. Russell misappropriated around $1.5 mill…
· Regulation
- Solana Outpaces Ethereum in Revenue Amid Crypto Slowdown
Solana continues to outperform Ethereum in revenue generation, even as the crypto market faces reduced retail trading activity. Data from DeFiLlama shows that Solana's applications generate significantly more revenue …
· Investing
- Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Significant Outflows Amid Market Uncertainty
Cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a major shift as investors pulled substantial funds from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. According to Sosovalue, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net outflow of $186.28 millio…
· Investing
- Solo Bitcoin Miner Defies Odds, Mines Block Worth Over $300K
A solo Bitcoin miner achieved a rare feat by successfully mining block 883,181 on February 10, earning a reward of 3.125 BTC, valued at over $300,000. The total block reward, including transaction fees, reached 3.15 B…
· Investing
- Whale Casino Unveils Battlepass for Enhanced Gaming Experience
Whale Casino (EPA:CASP) has launched its Battlepass for Season 1, introducing an innovative gamification layer to its crypto gaming platform. This feature enhances player engagement through exclusive rewards, social i…
· Technology
- Bitcoin Whales Dump $142B, Yet BTC Surges Toward $100K
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju highlighted Bitcoin’s resilience despite a massive sell-off by whales. Since 2023, these large holders have offloaded $142 billion worth of BTC, yet the market has remained bullish. Bitcoin…
· Investing
- 3DOS Partners with Walrus to Power AI-Driven Decentralized Manufacturing
3DOS, the first decentralized manufacturing network, has chosen Walrus as its decentralized storage solution to enhance its AI-powered ecosystem. This collaboration strengthens 3DOS’s mission to decentralize and local…
· Technology
- Bitcoin vs. Gold: Bloomberg Analyst Warns of BTC Momentum Loss Amid MicroStrategy’s Massive Buy
Bloomberg’s senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone suggests Bitcoin may be losing momentum to gold as market volatility declines. He notes that the VIX (Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index) is falling, s…
· Investing
- Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy Adds 18,527 BTC, Expanding Holdings to $46.7B
MicroStrategy, now fully focused on Bitcoin (BTC), has once again expanded its holdings. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor announced on X (formerly Twitter) that the company added 18,527 BTC in the past week, increasi…
· Business
- Crypto Industry Pushes for U.S. Regulatory Clarity in Congressional Hearing
The crypto industry made a strong case for legislative clarity in a congressional hearing before the House subcommittee on digital assets. Titled "A Golden Age of Digital Assets," the hearing reflected growing momentu…
· Regulation
- Hal Finney’s $1M Bitcoin Prediction Resurfaces as BTC Eyes $100K
Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney’s 2011 prediction of a $1 million BTC is gaining attention as Bitcoin recently surpassed $100,000. Finney, the first person to receive Bitcoin from Satoshi Nakamoto, foresaw BTC’s potential …
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin vs. Gold: Peter Schiff Questions BTC’s Market Cap Trend
Peter Schiff is once again challenging Bitcoin (BTC) enthusiasts, pointing out a key inconsistency in its market cap relative to gold’s. In 2021, when BTC hit its all-time high of $69,000, its market cap was 10.72% of…
· Investing
- Binance’s Yi He Reveals Token Listing Criteria Amid TST Token Volatility
Binance co-founder Yi He has clarified the exchange's token listing process following the Test (TST) token’s dramatic price fluctuations. TST, initially part of a BNB Chain tutorial, surged to a $489 million market ca…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Transaction Fees Hit Lowest Level Since 2024 Amid Market Challenges
Ethereum's daily transaction fees have dropped to their lowest level since September 2024, with the network recording just $731,472 in fees on February 8, 2025, according to Token Terminal. This marks a sharp decline …
· Investing
- South Korean Lawmaker Acquitted in Crypto Disclosure Case
South Korean lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk has been acquitted of charges related to concealing cryptocurrency holdings and obstructing public duty. The Southern Seoul District Court ruled that Kim was not legally required to d…
· Regulation
- Proton Launches Self-Custodial Bitcoin Wallet for iOS, Android, and Web
Proton, a privacy-focused company known for its encrypted services like Proton Mail and Proton VPN, has officially launched its self-custodial Bitcoin wallet across iOS, Android, and web platforms. This release follow…
· Technology
- Crypto Investment Inflows Hit $1.3B Despite Market Turbulence
Global cryptocurrency investment products saw a surge in net inflows, reaching $1.3 billion last week—nearly doubling the $747.4 million from the previous week. This marks the fifth consecutive week of inflows, bringi…
· Investing
- Japan’s FSA Considers Treating Crypto as Securities, Eyeing Stricter Regulations
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is exploring a major regulatory shift that could classify cryptocurrencies as securities, potentially imposing stricter disclosure requirements on businesses dealing with digita…
· Regulation
- U.S. Endowment Funds Boost Crypto Investments Amid Bitcoin Surge
U.S. endowment funds are increasingly investing in cryptocurrency as Bitcoin's value soars. Emory University disclosed millions in Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF holdings in October, while the University of Austin plans a $5…
· Business
- $MuskIt Soars to $500M Market Cap with Errol Musk’s Endorsement and Buyback Plan
$MuskIt has surged to a $500 million market cap, solidifying its position as one of the fastest-growing memecoins. With over 52,038 holders, the token recently gained traction after receiving an official endorsement f…
· Business
- Crypto Market on Edge as Investors Await Key Economic Data
The cryptocurrency market is bracing for potential volatility this week as investors focus on key economic data releases and Federal Reserve updates. Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony and the U.S. Consumer Price Ind…
· Investing
- SEC’s Crypto Task Force to Boost Institutional Adoption, Says Piper Sandler
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) newly formed Crypto Task Force is expected to bring much-needed regulatory clarity, making it easier for institutional investors to enter the digital asset market, a…
· Regulation
- Bhad Bhabie’s $BHAD Token: A Crypto Project with Real Impact
Danielle Bregoli, better known as Bhad Bhabie, is making waves in crypto with $BHAD, a community-driven token built on transparency and purpose. Unlike many celebrity-backed projects, $BHAD isn’t a cash grab—it’s desi…
· Business
- Bitcoin Adoption Accelerates as ETFs and Meme Coins Drive Growth
Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong has weighed in on Bitcoin’s (BTC) rapid adoption, responding to a post by Mario Nawfal on X. Nawfal cited BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), stating crypto adoption is 43% faster than mob…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Bounces Back: Rises Above $97K Amid US Tariff Turmoil and Inflation Jitters
Bitcoin rebounded on Monday after a weekend slump, rising 2.1% to $97,311. The world's largest cryptocurrency had lost over 4% last week as escalating U.S.-China trade tensions spooked investors. The recent market tur…
· Investing
- Drosera Secures $4.75M to Strengthen Ethereum Security with Decentralized Threat Detection
Drosera, a pioneering Ethereum security automation layer, has raised $4.75 million in its latest funding round led by Greenfield Capital, with participation from Anagram, Paper Ventures, Arrington Capital, UDHC, and P…
· Technology