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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
- LayerZero Launches Zero Blockchain With Backing From Citadel Securities, ARK Invest, and Major Institutions
LayerZero Labs has unveiled Zero, a new blockchain designed to support institutional-grade financial markets, marking a significant step forward in the convergence of traditional finance and blockchain technology. The…
· Technology
- Former SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Crypto Fraud Case
Former SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison following his conviction on multiple federal charges related to a large-scale cryptocurrency fraud scheme. The 100-month pri…
· Regulation
- Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks New Trial as Legal Challenges Continue After FTX Collapse
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is pursuing a new trial as his legal battle continues in U.S. federal court. A recent request filed in a New York court by his mother, …
· Regulation
- Michael Saylor Dismisses Bitcoin Sell-Off Fears as Strategy Reaffirms Long-Term BTC Commitment
Concerns that Strategy (MSTR) could be forced to sell its bitcoin holdings amid falling prices are unfounded, according to company chairman Michael Saylor. Speaking in a recent CNBC interview, Saylor emphasized that S…
· Business
- Coinbase Stock Slides Amid Crypto Market Slump as Analysts Cut Price Targets Ahead of Earnings
The ongoing crypto market downturn has taken a heavy toll on Coinbase (COIN), one of the leading U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges, with its stock falling more than 50% since bitcoin hit a record high above $126,000…
· Investing
- XRP Ledger Decentralization Debate Reignites After Genesis Ledger Dispute
A long-running debate over the decentralization of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) has flared up again following a public exchange between Bitcoin advocate Bram Kanstein and Ripple CTO David Schwartz. The discussion centers on …
· Insights & Views
- U.S. Court Sentences Fugitive Crypto Scam Organizer to 20 Years in $73M Global Fraud Case
A U.S. federal court has sentenced a key organizer of a massive crypto investment scam to 20 years in prison, underscoring Washington’s intensified crackdown on global cryptocurrency fraud schemes. The sentence was is…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Sell-Off Shows Signs of Slowing as Whale Accumulation Grows
Bitcoin’s recent sell-off appears to be losing momentum, with on-chain data and market indicators suggesting that selling pressure may be easing, even as uncertainty continues to cloud the broader crypto market. After…
· Investing
- Fintech Groups Push Federal Reserve for Limited Payment Accounts Amid Banking Concerns
Financial technology trade groups led by the American Fintech Council are urging the U.S. Federal Reserve to move forward with a proposal that would grant certain non-bank financial firms direct access to the nation’s…
· Investing
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Presses Crypto Industry to Break CLARITY Act Deadlock
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has pushed back against criticism from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong over delays surrounding the CLARITY Act, urging crypto firms and lawmakers to reach a compromise as regulatory …
· People
- Bitcoin Rebound Signals Renewed U.S. Buying as Coinbase Premium Narrows
Bitcoin (BTC) has staged a sharp rebound after last week’s steep selloff that briefly pushed prices toward the $60,000 level, and a key on-chain indicator suggests U.S. investors are cautiously returning to the market…
· Investing
- AI Deepfake Videos of Binance Founders Spark Alarm Across Crypto Twitter
AI-generated deepfake videos featuring former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) and Binance co-founder Yi He have gone viral on Crypto Twitter, igniting widespread debate about how advanced artificial intelligence has b…
· Technology
- Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame Appears to Seek Trump Pardon Through Pro-MAGA Social Media Campaign
Former FTX executive Ryan Salame, once a co-CEO of the collapsed crypto exchange, is drawing attention after launching a highly visible social media campaign that appears aimed at securing a presidential pardon from D…
· People
- Altcoins at Risk of Major Liquidations as Market Buying Pressure Returns
After three consecutive weeks of steep declines, buying pressure is gradually returning to the crypto market. However, this recovery has not been strong enough to fully restore investor confidence. As a result, skepti…
· Investing
- Fed Rate Cut Bets Shift After Warsh Nomination, Crypto Traders Reassess Outlook
Crypto traders are recalibrating their expectations for U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts this year following President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair. The shift has introduced…
· Investing
- White House Hosts Crypto and Bank Leaders Amid Stablecoin Yield and Fed Account Dispute
Crypto firms and major U.S. banks are set to meet at the White House on Tuesday afternoon as tensions rise over stablecoin yield and the Federal Reserve’s proposed “skinny” master accounts. According to Crypto In Amer…
· Business
- Bitcoin and Cardano Prices Struggle as Market Uncertainty Persists
Bitcoin and Cardano continue to face significant pressure as the broader crypto market remains uncertain, with investors showing caution amid declining prices and weakening momentum. Bitcoin price has been hovering ar…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Price Slides Toward $0.09 as Bearish Trend Pressures Holders
Dogecoin is once again testing the patience of its holders as price action continues to deteriorate, effectively adding another zero to its valuation and pushing the meme coin into a fresh phase of downside pressure. …
· Investing
- Ethereum Price Reclaims $2,000 as Market Reaches Critical Turning Point
After an extended period of decline, Ethereum is showing early signs of relief as it reaches a technical crossroads that many crypto investors have been watching closely. Following weeks of intense selling pressure, k…
· Investing
- Farcaster Founders Shift Focus to Stablecoin Payments With Tempo
Farcaster co-founders Dan Romero and Varun Srinivasan are officially pivoting away from crypto-native social media and moving into blockchain-based payments, announcing on Monday that they are joining stablecoin-focus…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin’s Quantum Computing Risk Is Real but Still Years Away, CoinShares Says
Quantum computing is often portrayed as an existential threat to Bitcoin, but a new research note from digital asset investment firm CoinShares suggests those fears are premature. According to the report, while Bitcoi…
· Insights & Views
- Japan Markets Rally as Nikkei Hits Record on Takaichi Victory
Japan’s financial markets surged to historic highs after the Nikkei 225 index climbed past the 57,000 mark on Monday, posting a sharp 3.4% gain. The rally followed a decisive “supermajority” victory by Prime Minister …
· Investing
- Ethereum Rebounds Above $2,000 as Buyers Step In After Sharp Sell-Off
Ethereum (ETH) has managed to reclaim critical ground after a brutal sell-off nearly dragged the price below the psychologically important $2,000 level. Following a period of intense market panic, forced liquidations,…
· Investing
- XRP Sees $991 Million Trading Volume Surge as Buyers Step In After Prolonged Sell-Off
After weeks of sustained selling pressure, XRP has staged a notable short-term recovery, drawing renewed attention from traders and investors across major cryptocurrency exchanges. Recent market data shows that nearly…
· Investing
- Goldman Sachs Warning Sparks Fears of Market Volatility and Crypto Spillover
Global financial markets may be heading into a renewed phase of volatility after Goldman Sachs warned that systematic investment funds could sell tens of billions of dollars’ worth of equities in the coming weeks. Acc…
· Insights & Views
- BitMine Expands Ethereum Treasury Amid Market Volatility
BitMine, the world’s largest corporate holder of Ethereum, has taken advantage of recent ETH price volatility to further expand its crypto treasury, reinforcing its long-term conviction in the Ethereum network. Accord…
· Business
- Kyle Samani’s Exit From Multicoin Sparks Debate Over Hyperliquid (HYPE) Investment
Kyle Samani, co-founder of Multicoin Capital and one of the crypto industry’s most influential Solana advocates, officially stepped down from the firm on February 5, 2026, after nearly a decade at the helm. Just days …
· People
- Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Wins Historic Election, Sparks Market Rally and Crypto Tax Reform Hopes
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has secured a historic landslide victory in the February 8, 2026, snap parliamentary elections, cementing her authority and setting the stage for sweeping economic and regulatory …
· People
- Signature Phishing and Address Poisoning Drive Major Crypto Losses in January
Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer has revealed that crypto users lost approximately $6.3 million to signature phishing attacks in the first month of the year, highlighting a concerning shift in cybercriminal strat…
· Investing
- Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek Launches ai.com Platform to Enter the Decentralized AI Race
Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek is steering the global cryptocurrency firm into the artificial intelligence sector with the launch of a new platform focused on personalized AI agents. Backed by the reported $70 million …
· Technology
- Tether Freezes Over $500 Million in USDT Linked to Turkey Gambling Syndicate
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has frozen more than $500 million in digital assets connected to a major illegal gambling and money-laundering operation in Turkey. The action is being descri…
· Investing
- COIN Stock Rebounds Sharply as Analysts Eye $200 Amid Bitcoin Recovery and Regulatory Developments
COIN stock posted a strong rebound, drawing renewed attention from investors as buying interest returned alongside a broader recovery in Bitcoin. Coinbase shares surged nearly 19% in the past 24 hours, with analysts s…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Whales on the Move: $400M+ BTC Transfers Shake Market Despite Price Bounce
Bitcoin staged a sharp rebound above $70,000 after briefly plunging to the $60,000 range, but market sentiment remains fragile as analysts debate whether the bottom is in or if another Bitcoin crash could follow. Desp…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Accumulation Signals Renewed Confidence After Sharp Sell-Off
Bitcoin entered February trading near the $80,000 level, but market sentiment at the time was deeply divided. Large holders, often referred to as whales, were cautiously increasing exposure, while retail investors wer…
· Investing
- Blockchains as the Power Grid of the Emerging Machine Economy
We are entering a new economic era where software, sensors, AI agents and connected devices transact with one another autonomously, without human intervention. In this emerging machine economy, machine-to-machine (M2M…
· Insights & Views
- Forward Industries Eyes Crypto Treasury Consolidation With Unlevered Balance Sheet and Massive Solana Holdings
Nasdaq-listed Forward Industries (FWDI) is positioning itself as a potential consolidator in the struggling digital asset treasury sector, leveraging a rare advantage among peers: a completely unlevered balance sheet.…
· Business
- Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Reveals $3 Billion Unrealized Losses Amid Crypto Market Downturn
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has revealed that he is currently facing more than $3 billion in unrealized losses as the cryptocurrency market experiences a sharp downturn. Speaking during a live broadcast from Tok…
· People
- Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Sparks Kidnapping Probe and Bitcoin Ransom Claims
The mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman from Arizona and the mother of NBC journalist and TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie, has escalated into a high-profile criminal investigation involvin…
· People
- Vitalik Buterin Backs Shielded Labs to Strengthen Zcash Privacy and Finality
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has donated to Shielded Labs, signaling growing support for privacy-focused blockchain infrastructure and renewed interest in strengthening settlement guarantees in proof-of-work ne…
· People
- Bitcoin Price Tests Critical Support as Market Weighs Relief Rally vs. Further Downside
Bitcoin price action has entered one of the most critical zones of the current market cycle, catching many traders off guard as levels once considered unlikely to be revisited are now being tested. The recent Bitcoin …
· Investing