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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
- 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
- Bitcoin Block Production Glitch Raises Network Stability Concerns
Bitcoin (BTC) recently faced a significant delay in block production, sparking concerns about network stability. Neil Hartner, a software engineer, highlighted the issue in an X post, noting that the glitch halted blo…
· Insights & Views
- Bybit Fined $1.06M by India's FIU Over Compliance Violations
Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has been fined 9.27 crore rupees ($1.06 million) by India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) for violating the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (…
· Regulation
- Reservoir Secures $14M Series A to Expand NFT Marketplace Infrastructure
Reservoir, a leading NFT infrastructure provider for platforms like Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), MetaMask, and Magic Eden, has raised $14 million in a Series A funding round led by Union Square Ventures (USV). Additional i…
· Investing
- European Central Banks Poised to Accumulate Bitcoin in 2025 Amid MiCA Regulation
European central banks may start accumulating Bitcoin this year, according to blockchain expert Fiorenzo Manganiello, co-founder of LIAN Group. His prediction follows the European Union's implementation of the Markets…
· Insights & Views
- Michael Saylor Teases "₿ig Strategy Day" as Bitcoin Surges
MicroStrategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, sparked curiosity with a cryptic post on X (formerly Twitter), simply stating “₿ig Strategy Day.” His tweet, featuring the Bitcoin symbol, left the crypto community …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Slips Below $100K Amid US-China Trade Tensions
Bitcoin extended its decline on Wednesday, failing to hold gains above the critical $100,000 mark as escalating U.S.-China trade tensions weighed on investor sentiment. As of 1:45 ET (06:55 GMT), Bitcoin was down 1.8%…
· Investing
- Ethereum ETFs Hit Record Trading Volume Amid Market Turmoil
U.S. spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surged to a record $1.5 billion in trading volume on Feb. 3, a 23% increase from the previous high of $1.22 billion on Dec. 19, 2022. This spike came as the crypto marke…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Dominance Hits Four-Year High Amid Market Shifts
Bitcoin dominance surged to 60.6%, marking a 5.01% increase in 48 hours, per CoinMarketCap. This shift suggests growing investor confidence in Bitcoin, despite market volatility. As Bitcoin absorbs more capital, altco…
· Investing
- XRP's Breakout Potential: Golden Cross Sparks Bullish Hopes
XRP's price action has caught traders' attention, surging 367% against Bitcoin since November at its peak. Now, a major technical indicator has emerged—a golden cross on the weekly chart. This occurs when a shorter mo…
· Investing
- Neptune Digital Assets Buys 1M Dogecoin as Institutional Interest Grows
Neptune Digital Assets Corp., a Canadian blockchain firm, has expanded its crypto holdings by purchasing 1 million Dogecoin (DOGE) at an average price of $0.37 per token. The acquisition, valued at approximately $270,…
· Business
- HyperCycle and TGC Partner to Launch AI-Powered Gaming Infrastructure
HyperCycle, a key player in AI-driven infrastructure, and TGC, an emerging gaming accelerator, have announced a two-phase partnership set to transform gaming accessibility. TGC recently secured $7.5 million in seed fu…
· Technology
- Sen. Bill Hagerty Introduces Bipartisan Stablecoin Bill to Regulate Digital Payments
Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty has introduced the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act, a bill aimed at creating a regulatory framework for stablecoins. The legislation seeks to establish …
· Regulation
- Taproot Wizards Raises $30M to Expand Bitcoin’s OP_CAT Ecosystem
Bitcoin Ordinals project Taproot Wizards has secured $30 million in a funding round led by Standard Crypto, with participation from Cyberfund, Collider Ventures, and others. This follows a previous $7.5 million invest…
· Technology
- Ethereum Sees $1B Outflow as Price Dives—Eric Trump Sparks Rebound
Ether (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market value, experienced its largest single-day outflow from centralized exchanges in over a year, with nearly $1 billion withdrawn. This mass exit coincided with a s…
· Investing
- Cardano Drops Over 10% as Crypto Market Declines
Cardano (ADA) fell 10.07% to $0.7364 by 17:57 (22:57 GMT) on the Investing.com Index, marking its biggest one-day loss since February 2. The decline pushed Cardano’s market cap down to $25.82 billion, representing 0.8…
· Investing
- Trump’s SEC Reshapes Crypto Regulation, Scaling Back Enforcement
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is cutting back its crypto enforcement unit, marking a significant shift in regulatory policy under President Donald Trump, according to the New York Times.
· Regulation
- Binance CEO Richard Teng Reveals 2025 Roadmap and Crypto Market Survival Guide
Binance CEO Richard Teng has reaffirmed the company’s key priorities for 2025, emphasizing continuous education, enhanced user protection, and leading compliance standards. He reiterated Binance’s commitment to foster…
· Insights & Views
- Semler Scientific Expands Bitcoin Holdings with $88.5M Purchase
Semler Scientific (NASDAQ:SMLR) has expanded its Bitcoin holdings, acquiring 871 BTC for $88.5 million between Jan. 11 and Feb. 3. The company funded the purchase through proceeds from its January 2025 senior converti…
· Business
- Bitcoin Dominance Surges to 60.6% Amid Market Volatility
Bitcoin (BTC) dominance has soared to 60.6%, marking a 5.01% increase in the past 48 hours despite market fluctuations. This surge indicates growing capital inflows into Bitcoin at the expense of altcoins, signaling i…
· Investing
- MicroStrategy Pauses Bitcoin Purchases: Strategic Move or Market Caution?
MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC), has surprised the crypto community by refraining from buying or selling BTC last week. This marks a rare departure from its aggressive accumulation strateg…
· Investing
- XRP Surges 11.49% as Crypto Market Gains Momentum
XRP saw a strong rally on Tuesday, jumping 11.49% to trade at $2.6990 by 19:58 (00:58 GMT) on the Investing.com Index. This marked its biggest one-day percentage gain since January 15. The surge pushed XRP’s market ca…
· Investing
- Litecoin Surges 16% as Crypto Market Gains Momentum
Litecoin (LTC) soared 16.07% on Tuesday, reaching $107.96 by 20:48 (01:48 GMT) on the Investing.com Index, marking its biggest single-day gain since December 1, 2024. The rally pushed Litecoin’s market cap to $8.18 bi…
· Investing
- Ethereum Jumps 13% After Trump Delays Tariffs, Market Recovers
Ether (ETH) rebounded sharply on Tuesday, gaining 13% to $2,845.42 after plunging 25% in the previous session. The recovery followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to delay trade tariffs on Canada and Mexico, …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Crashes to $91K as Trump’s Trade Tariffs Shake Markets
Bitcoin plunged 10% on Monday, hitting $91,695.8, as a wave of selling swept through the crypto market. The sharp decline followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose trade tariffs on China, Canada, and M…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Nears Crucial Support at $90K: Market Faces Uncertainty
Bitcoin is approaching a key support level at $90,000, raising concerns about potential downside risks. After reaching a local high of $109,000, the price has struggled to establish a new peak, signaling weakness in t…
· Investing
- Cardano Drops 10% as Crypto Market Declines
Cardano (ADA) fell 10.01% on Sunday, trading at $0.8312 by 11:58 (16:58 GMT) on the Investing.com Index. This marks its largest single-day drop since December 9, 2024. The decline pushed ADA’s market cap to $29.95 bil…
· Investing
- XRP Plunges 10.4% Amid Market Sell-Off, Bitcoin and Ethereum Also Decline
XRP fell 10.40% on Sunday, trading at $2.6573 by 12:25 (17:25 GMT) on the Investing.com Index. This marked its steepest one-day drop since December 9, 2024. The decline pushed XRP’s market cap down to $156.09 billion,…
· Investing
- Ethereum Plunges 10% as Crypto Market Sees Sharp Decline
Ethereum tumbled 10.07% to $2,933.47 on Sunday, marking its biggest single-day loss since August 5, 2024. The sharp drop reduced its market cap to $354.13 billion, accounting for 18.59% of the total cryptocurrency mar…
· Investing
- EOS Drops 10% in a Day, Hits New Low as Crypto Market Declines
EOS fell 10.03% to $0.7236 by 22:16 (03:16 GMT) on Sunday, marking its biggest one-day drop since January 19. The decline pushed EOS’s market cap down to $1.13 billion, accounting for just 0.03% of the total cryptocur…
· Investing
- Litecoin Drops 10% in Sharp Market Decline
Litecoin (LTC) saw a sharp decline on Sunday, dropping 10.05% to $117.178 by 22:13 (03:13 GMT) on the Investing.com Index. This marks the largest one-day percentage loss since December 18, 2024. The drop pushed Liteco…
· Investing
- Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Bitcoin Crash but Sees Buying Opportunity
Renowned investor and "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki has issued a warning about Bitcoin’s potential crash following new U.S. tariffs. However, he sees this as a prime buying opportunity for investors.
· Insights & Views
- CZ: Europe Needs Bitcoin as Euro Weakens
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former Binance CEO, believes Europe must embrace Bitcoin (BTC) as more than just an investment. With the euro struggling and Bitcoin hitting new all-time highs, the gap is widening. At this moment…
· People
- Bitcoin’s First Website: A Glimpse Into Its 2009 Origins
Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo recently shared a snapshot of the first-ever Bitcoin website from Jan. 31, 2009, when Bitcoin was valued at $0. The early version of Bitcoin.org featured a minimalist design and details on…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Holders Stay Strong Above $100K as Stablecoin Inflows Surge
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady above $100,000, but long-term investors remain unfazed by profit-taking opportunities. On-chain data from CryptoQuant analyst Crypto SunMoon reveals that BTC holders who accumulated at …
· Insights & Views
- Grayscale Launches MNRS Bitcoin Miners ETF Amid Crypto Boom
Grayscale, a leading crypto asset manager, has introduced the Bitcoin Miners ETF (MNRS), offering investors exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) mining stocks without directly holding crypto. The ETF, passively managed and rules…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Steady Amid Trump Tariff Threats and IMF-Driven El Salvador Reform
Bitcoin saw minor losses on Friday, hovering around $104,630 as concerns over U.S. trade tariffs under Donald Trump weighed on risk appetite. The cryptocurrency experienced wild swings this week, briefly dipping below…
· Investing
- LayerZero Settles Legal Dispute with FTX Bankruptcy Estate
LayerZero Labs has reached a settlement with the FTX bankruptcy estate, ending a two-year legal battle over transactions involving Alameda Research. The dispute stemmed from a deal where Alameda, under former CEO Caro…
· Regulation
- xSigma Wallet to Launch Crypto Banking Services with Visa & Mastercard Support
ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ZKIN) and its subsidiary, xSigma Corp., are set to launch xSigma Wallet, a next-generation crypto banking wallet that enables users to buy memecoins and major cryptocurrencies…
· Technology
- Stablecoin Market Hits $200B Milestone, Fueling Crypto Growth
The total stablecoin market capitalization has surpassed $200 billion, setting a new record and signaling potential expansion in the cryptocurrency sector, according to a CryptoQuant report.
· Investing