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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 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
- CrossFi Launches EXE: A New AI Utility Protocol for DeFi and Web3
DeFi ecosystem CrossFi has unveiled EXE, the first interchain AI utility protocol, set to launch on February 11 with its native $EXE token. Designed to accelerate AI and Web3 innovation, EXE integrates decentralized G…
· Technology
- Cardano Surges 11.72% Amid Market Volatility
Cardano (ADA) surged 11.72% on Tuesday, reaching $0.7470 by 20:58 (01:58 GMT) on the Investing.com Index. This marks its largest one-day percentage gain since January 3, pushing its market cap to $26.13 billion, accou…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Steady at $97K Amid Tariff Tensions and Inflation Concerns
Bitcoin remained flat on Monday following a sharp weekend decline driven by renewed trade tensions and investor caution ahead of key U.S. inflation data. The world’s largest cryptocurrency edged up 0.1% to $97,114.6 b…
· Investing
- Polymarket Sees Record $1.1B in Superbowl Bets, Surpassing U.S. Election Wagers
On-chain data reveals that bettors placed a record $1.1 billion in bets on Polymarket for the Superbowl, surpassing volume from U.S. election markets. Despite regulatory scrutiny, the blockchain-based prediction platf…
· Investing
- Bitcoin’s Momentum Indicator Turns Bearish Amid Tariff Concerns
Bitcoin’s (BTC) momentum indicator, the MACD histogram, has flipped negative, sparking concerns among traders. The MACD, a widely used technical analysis tool, measures trend strength by subtracting the 26-week moving…
· Investing
- Memecoin Frenzy Ignites as TST, JAILSTOOL, and CAR Tokens Soar
Bitcoin and crypto markets are still recovering, but memecoin mania remains strong. Over the weekend, three major tokens surged, capturing traders’ attention.
· Investing
- Bitcoin Stabilizes After Sharp Drop as USDT Inflows Hit $2.72B
Bitcoin (BTC) recently plunged to nearly $91,000 amid heightened trade war concerns, triggering significant market reactions. On the same day, centralized exchanges recorded a net inflow of $2.72 billion in tether (US…
· Investing
- Bitcoin’s Trajectory Mirrors Nasdaq QQQ—Is a Deeper Correction Ahead?
Bitcoin’s correlation with the Nasdaq QQQ ETF suggests a deeper correction may be imminent. Analyst Benjamin Cowen highlights similarities between Bitcoin’s post-ETF launch movement and QQQ’s trajectory in 1999.
· Investing
- Bitcoin Eyes $100K as XRP and Shiba Inu Face Key Challenges
Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of recovery, trading around $96,934 after a brief pullback. Market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic as BTC consolidates near crucial support levels. A retest of the $98,000 resist…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Struggles to Outpace Gold Despite Institutional Growth
Bitcoin (BTC) has yet to break away from gold despite its increasing institutional adoption, according to veteran trader Peter Brandt. The leading cryptocurrency, often touted as digital gold, has not significantly ou…
· Investing
- CZ Addresses Meme Coin Speculation Amid TST Token Controversy
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), Binance’s co-founder and former CEO, has denied any involvement with meme coins, emphasizing that he has never purchased one. His clarification comes after speculation linked him to the TST token,…
· People
- Crypto Ads Absent from Super Bowl as AI Takes Center Stage
Cryptocurrency ads were noticeably absent from this year's Super Bowl, a stark contrast to the 2022 "Crypto Bowl" when companies like Coinbase, Crypto.com, and the now-defunct FTX dominated the commercial breaks. Desp…
· Business
- Litecoin Surges 10.51% in a Day, Hits $117 Amid Market Rally
Litecoin (LTC) saw a significant surge on Monday, jumping 10.51% to trade at $117.28 by 04:21 (09:21 GMT) on the Investing.com Index. This marks its largest one-day percentage gain since January 30, pushing its market…
· Investing
- Silvina Moschini’s Mission to Empower Women in Crypto and Investment
Silvina Moschini, a pioneering entrepreneur, is driving women’s economic empowerment through SheWorks! and Unicoin. SheWorks! connects professional women to remote job opportunities, while Unicoin, a next-generation c…
· People
- RedotPay Partners with Visa and StraitsX to Launch Crypto Payment Card in Singapore
RedotPay, a leading crypto payment solutions provider, has teamed up with Visa (NYSE:V) and StraitsX to introduce an innovative crypto card program in Singapore. This collaboration aims to enhance crypto adoption by e…
· Technology
- Bitcoin Whales Move $424M in BTC Amid Market Uncertainty
Blockchain tracker Whale Alert has reported a major Bitcoin (BTC) movement, with $424 million worth of BTC transferred in three separate transactions over the past 24 hours. A total of 4,382 BTC was moved, including t…
· Investing
- Chris Burniske: Bitcoin's Mid-Bull Pullback Mirrors 2021 Reversal
Crypto expert Chris Burniske, former lead at Ark Invest, reassures investors that Bitcoin’s recent dip is a normal part of the bull market cycle. Responding to concerns on X, Burniske dismissed fears of a cycle top, c…
· Investing
- Robert Kiyosaki Backs Bitcoin Amid Market Crash, Calls It a Buying Opportunity
Renowned investor and Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to discuss Bitcoin, answering a common question from his followers. He reaffirmed his belief in Bitcoin and gold as …
· Investing
- Utah Moves Closer to Establishing a Bitcoin Reserve
Utah is on the verge of becoming the first U.S. state to establish a Bitcoin reserve as its "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" bill advances to the Senate. House Bill 230 (HB230), also known as the Blockchain and Digital Inn…
· Regulation
- Phantom Wallet Users Targeted by Phishing Scam Amid Rising Popularity
Solana-based Phantom wallet users are being targeted by phishing scammers attempting to steal private keys through fake update prompts, according to a report by CoinTelegraph. Web3 security platform Scam Sniffer issue…
· Investing
- Federal Reserve Governor Backs Regulated Stablecoin Adoption to Strengthen US Dollar
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has voiced strong support for the regulated adoption of stablecoins, emphasizing their potential to reinforce the US dollar’s global dominance. Speaking at the Atlantic Coun…
· Regulation
- Czech Republic Enacts Crypto Law in Line with MiCA, Signals Regulatory Clarity
Czech President Petr Pavel has signed a new cryptocurrency law, aligning the nation with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation and providing long-awaited regulatory clarity. The legislation aims to simpl…
· Regulation
- CME Hits Record $285M in Crypto Trading as Bitcoin Futures Surge
Cryptocurrency trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) reached an all-time high in January, with volumes soaring to approximately $285 million, according to a report by CCData. This marks an 8% increase from …
· Investing
- Brazil’s Crypto Surge: Stablecoins Dominate 90% of Transactions
Brazil’s central bank president, Gabriel Galipolo, highlighted a significant rise in cryptocurrency adoption, with stablecoins accounting for 90% of the nation’s crypto flow. Speaking at a Bank for International Settl…
· Investing
- VanEck predicts Solana could surge to $520 by 2025 amid market growth
Investment giant VanEck has projected Solana (SOL) could hit $520 by the end of 2025, marking a 165% increase from its current price of $195.5. The firm’s autoregressive model estimates Solana’s market cap will soar t…
· Insights & Views
- Michael Saylor's Strategy Pushes Bitcoin Investment as BTC Briefly Hits $100K
Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy, took to X to share a Bitcoin-themed message with his massive following. His tweet, "We all need a Strategy for Success," coincided with Bitcoin briefly su…
· People
- Missouri Eyes Bitcoin Reserve to Future-Proof State Finances
Missouri Representative Ben Keathley has introduced House Bill 1217, aiming to establish a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund to diversify the state’s investment portfolio and hedge against fiat currency inflation. Filed …
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Drops as Trump’s Tariff Warning Fuels Market Uncertainty
Bitcoin fell on Friday as market sentiment weakened following U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning of new reciprocal tariffs. The cryptocurrency dropped 1% to $95,853, extending last week’s 4% decline.
· Business
- Bitcoin Price Briefly Hits $100K as Retail Investors Boost Accumulation
On-chain analytics firm Glassnode reports that retail investors have significantly increased their Bitcoin accumulation since mid-December 2024. Investors holding around one BTC are now buying at a rate of 10,627 BTC …
· Investing
- Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin Scarcity Statement Resurfaces Amid New Identity Clues
A historic Bitcoin statement from Satoshi Nakamoto has resurfaced as fresh insights emerge about the anonymous Bitcoin creator. Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo recently shared a 2010 remark from Satoshi emphasizing Bitco…
· People
- Sentient’s Historic NFT Mint and the Rise of Decentralized AI Ownership
Sentient has made history with one of the largest NFT minting campaigns in crypto, attracting 650,000 participants. The campaign grants users partial ownership of Dobby, the first-ever Loyal AI model, through NFTs. Th…
· Technology
- Binance Founder CZ's Post Sparks 22,500% Surge in TST Memecoin
TST, a memecoin on the BNB Chain, saw a massive surge, hitting a $52 million market cap before stabilizing above $15 million. The sudden spike followed a post by Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao on X (formerly Twit…
· Investing
- Trump Memecoin Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Potential Gift Law Violation
U.S. consumer advocacy group Public Citizen has urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) to investigate whether President Donald Trump's official memecoin, TRUMP, violates federa…
· Regulation
- Strategy Rebrands, Reaffirms Bitcoin Commitment
Just a day after rebranding from MicroStrategy to Strategy, founder and chairman Michael Saylor broke his silence on X, declaring, “Strategy is Bitcoin.” This statement reaffirms the company’s unwavering commitment to…
· Business
- Cardano (ADA) Poised for Potential Bullish Reversal Against Bitcoin (BTC)
Cardano (ADA) may be on the verge of a significant price breakout against Bitcoin (BTC), according to technical indicators. After a remarkable 200% surge against BTC late last year, ADA peaked at 0.000014 BTC before e…
· Insights & Views
- XRP and SHIB Plummet While Bitcoin Holds Strong Amid Market Turmoil
XRP has suffered a staggering 43% drop, wiping out weeks of gains. The latest price action saw a sharp 30% intraday decline, signaling panic selling and extreme volatility. XRP plunged from its $3.40 peak to $2.00, br…
· Investing
- Binance CEO Richard Teng Stresses Discipline Over Motivation Amid Market Volatility
Binance CEO Richard Teng has ignited discussion in the crypto community with his recent X post, emphasizing the importance of discipline over motivation in business and blockchain innovation. Teng stated, “Motivation …
· People
- Fed Vice Chair Urges Caution on Rate Cuts: Crypto Market Reacts
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson emphasized a cautious approach to interest rate adjustments, citing economic uncertainty. His remarks align with other Fed officials advocating for measured policy decisions…
· Investing