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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
- 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
- Bitcoin’s Strong Start in 2025: Will February Continue the Bull Run?
Bitcoin (BTC) defied expectations in January 2025, closing with an impressive 11.5% gain and holding steady above $100,000. Despite concerns about a slow month, BTC proved its resilience, leaving investors wondering w…
· Insights & Views
- The Future of Crypto: Ki Young Ju’s Vision for a Decentralized Economy
As the crypto industry nears its 20-year milestone, discussions are intensifying about its future and global adoption. Ki Young Ju, founder of CryptoQuant, envisions a shift in how online content and labor are monetized.
· Insights & Views
- XRP On-Chain Volume Plummets, SHIB Security Alert, and Tesla’s Bitcoin Gains
XRP has seen a drastic drop in on-chain transaction volume, falling from 1.1 billion to just 100 million, raising concerns about liquidity and market health. Despite this, XRP's price remains steady at $3.10, maintain…
· Business
- Vitalik Buterin’s Crypto Portfolio: Why Bitcoin Isn’t a Major Holding
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently revealed that Bitcoin (BTC) makes up less than 10% of his portfolio, a modest share given his influence in the crypto space. According to Arkham Intelligence, Buterin's tot…
· People
- Dawgz AI: Merging AI Trading with Meme Coin Culture
Dawgz AI is a blockchain project combining AI-driven trading algorithms with meme coin culture. Recently, the project raised over $1 million in its third presale round, signaling strong early-stage investor interest. …
· Business
- Everstake Secures SOC 2 Certification, Strengthening Staking Security
Everstake, a global leader in staking services, has achieved SOC 2 Type 1 certification, validating its commitment to top-tier security, privacy, and operational transparency. The independent cybersecurity firm Presci…
· Business
- Apollo Unveils Tokenized Private Credit Fund With Securitize on Multiple Blockchains
Apollo, a top investment firm managing over $730 billion in assets, has launched its first tokenized private credit fund in collaboration with blockchain security token specialist Securitize. The Apollo Diversified Cr…
· Technology
- Kraken Relaunches Crypto Staking for U.S. Clients After Two-Year Hiatus
Kraken has reintroduced its cryptocurrency staking services for U.S. customers, offering 17 digital assets, including Ethereum and Solana. This marks a significant comeback after a two-year break due to regulatory cha…
· Business
- Crypto Super PAC Fairshake Secures $116M for 2026 Elections
Fairshake, a crypto-focused political action committee (PAC), is preparing for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections with a substantial $116 million in funding, according to The Block. The PAC, known for backing pro-crypto …
· Business
- Crypto Hacks Surge in January, Phemex Loses $69M
The crypto industry suffered $73.9 million in losses from 19 hacking incidents in January 2025, according to a report by Immunefi, a leading Web3 security platform. This marks a ninefold increase from the previous mon…
· Business
- Bitcoin’s Historic Rise: 14 BTC Once Worth Just $0.01 Now Valued at $1.5M
Fifteen years ago, Bitcoin was virtually worthless, with 14 BTC selling for just $0.01. Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo recently highlighted this in an X post, noting, “15 years ago today, you could buy 14 Bitcoin for $0…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Analyst Challenges ECB’s Rejection of BTC as Reserve Asset
Lucien Bourdon, a Bitcoin analyst at Trezor, has criticized the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to reject the Czech Republic’s proposal to include Bitcoin in bank reserves. ECB President Christine Lagarde argue…
· Insights & Views
- Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Seek Trump Pardon for FTX Founder
Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, parents of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried, are reportedly seeking a pardon for their son from former President Donald Trump. Bankman-Fried, once a billionaire in the crypto space, i…
· People
- CME Group to Launch Options on Bitcoin Friday Futures in February
CME Group, the world’s top derivatives marketplace, will introduce options on Bitcoin Friday futures on February 24, pending regulatory approval. These financially-settled options will offer expirations every business…
· Business
- Czech Republic Considers $7.3B Bitcoin Investment as Global Adoption Rises
Changpeng Zhao is once again stirring discussions on national Bitcoin adoption. The Czech Republic’s central bank has proposed allocating 5% of its reserves—around $7.3 billion—into Bitcoin, potentially securing over …
· Investing
- Cardano Activates Plomin Hard Fork, Transitioning to Fully Decentralized Governance
Cardano has achieved a major milestone with the activation of the Plomin hard fork, marking its transition to fully decentralized governance. The Cardano Foundation confirmed the successful upgrade, granting ADA holde…
· Regulation
- Utah Advances Bill to Allow Crypto Investments in Public Funds
The Utah House Economic Development Committee has passed HB 230, the Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments, with an 8-1 vote on January 28. Introduced by Representative Jordan Teuscher on January 21, the bill w…
· Regulation
- Vinny Lingham’s Crypto Reserve Poll Sparks Debate
Internet entrepreneur Vinny Lingham recently polled his X followers on whether the U.S. government’s proposed digital asset reserve should include altcoins like XRP, ETH, and SOL or remain Bitcoin-only. Nearly 62% of …
· Insights & Views
- Mark Karpeles on Bitcoin’s Impact and Emerging Tech Trends
Mark Karpeles, former CEO of Mt. Gox, recently shared insights on Bitcoin’s role in shaping modern finance. In a tweet, he emphasized that finance today would not be the same without Bitcoin. He also highlighted three…
· Insights & Views
- Shiba Inu Faces Sharp Drop, Ripple CEO Opposes Bitcoin Reserve, and Binance Under Investigation
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is witnessing one of 2025’s most significant price declines, resembling a "falling knife" pattern. The token has dropped to $0.00001817, with $0.000020 now acting as resistance. If SHIB reclaims $0.00…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Faces Selling Pressure as Market Volatility Continues
Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced sharp price fluctuations, trading between $100,238.19 and $103,730.82 in the past 24 hours. Amid this volatility, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has issued a cautionary warning to investors,…
· Investing
- Ripple CTO Defends XRP Amid Centralization Debate as MicroStrategy Buys $1.1B in Bitcoin
The debate over Ripple and XRP’s decentralization reignited after Pierre Rochard, VP of Research at Riot Platforms, claimed Ripple has excessive control over the XRPL network. Rochard argued that Ripple could manipula…
· Business
- Metaplanet to Raise $745M for Massive Bitcoin Purchase
Japanese public company Metaplanet, often dubbed the “MicroStrategy of Japan,” is preparing to make one of the largest Bitcoin purchases in Asian market history. The firm plans to issue 21 million new share subscripti…
· Business
- Bybit Launches Copy Trading Gold & FX Fiesta with 130,000 USDT Prize Pool
Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has introduced the Copy Trading Gold & FX Fiesta, an exclusive event offering 130,000 USDT in rewards. Running until Feb. 24, 2025, this event allow…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Whale Emerges as BTC Surges Past $103K Amid Market Volatility
A massive Bitcoin whale has surfaced after transferring 1,300 BTC ($133.7 million) to a new wallet, according to Whale Alert. Lookonchain also reported a fresh wallet withdrawal of 400 BTC ($41.2 million) from Binance…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Holds Above $100K Despite DeepSeek Concerns, Trump’s Crypto Policy in Focus
Bitcoin remained resilient on Tuesday after briefly dipping below the key $100,000 mark, recovering 0.5% to trade at $101,927.2 by 3:46 p.m. ET. The rebound came as traders bought the dip, though concerns over China’s…
· Investing
- Michael Saylor’s “One Chair” Tweet Sparks Bitcoin Superiority Debate
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy and a well-known Bitcoin maximalist, took to X (formerly Twitter) to reinforce Bitcoin's dominance. He posted an AI-generated image of himself sitting on an orange c…
· People
- Bitcoin’s New Whales Dominate Market Amid $100K Milestone
Bitcoin’s (BTC) new whale accounts, holding 1,000+ BTC for less than 155 days, now dominate the market, controlling over 60% of large-cap BTC holdings. This shift, revealed by CryptoQuant expert Axel Adler, highlights…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Surges Past $100K After Market Turmoil
The crypto market has faced a turbulent few days, with total liquidations nearing $1 billion and leveraged bulls bearing significant losses. Bitcoin’s price briefly plunged below the critical $100,000 mark as perpetua…
· Investing
- Massive Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Whale Transactions Spotted Amid Market Dip
Blockchain tracker Whale Alert has reported a massive Dogecoin (DOGE) transaction from Binance, valued at $54.7 million. A total of 175.2 million DOGE were transferred to two anonymous wallets. The first wallet receiv…
· Investing
- XRP Price Rebounds Amid Market Volatility
The price movement of XRP against Bitcoin (BTC) remains a hot topic in the cryptocurrency market. Recent developments have further intensified this discussion, particularly after the market impact of Chinese AI chatbo…
· Business
- LN Compute Launches Advanced Liquid-Cooled Bitcoin Mining Facility
LN Compute, a leader in Bitcoin hosting solutions, will launch a state-of-the-art mining facility on March 1, 2025. The facility, designed for efficiency and scalability, features 6,000 rack spaces for the latest Antm…
· Technology
- Analog Secures $5M in Funding to Revolutionize Blockchain Interoperability
Blockchain interoperability pioneer Analog has raised $5M in its latest funding round, bringing its total funding to $21M. The raise, supported by major investors like Tribe Capital, Balaji Srinivasan, Wintermute, and…
· Business