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Price data by
Vince Dioquino

Vince Dioquino

Vince Dioquino is a journalist based in Asia. He began writing about crypto in 2017, with a focus on covering developments in crypto policy, privacy, and security. A self-taught creative with a background in philosophy, he previously worked as editor at Crypto Briefing. He has no significant crypto holdings.

Stories by Vince Dioquino

  • Bitcoin and Ethereum logos. Image created by Decrypt using AI

    SEC Approves First Hybrid Bitcoin-Ethereum ETFs From Hashdex, Franklin Templeton

    After several extended reviews since June this year, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally approved the first spot exchange-traded funds combining Bitcoin and Ethereum. The agency has authorized Nasdaq to list the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF and the Cboe BZX Exchange to list the Franklin Crypto Index ETF, according to a filing released Thursday. "The proportion of bitcoin and ether to be held by each Trust will be based on free-float market capitalizations," the filing...

    NewsMarkets
    3 min read
    Vince Dioquino
  • When memes collide. Image: Shutterstock.

    Dogecoin, Meme Coins Fall as Fed Fears Linger

    Dogecoin (DOGE) fell 12.4% in the past 24 hours as a broader market decline continues, triggered by the Federal Reserve's latest economic outlook. The meme coin has dropped to $0.31, while trading volume surged 67% to $10.25 billion as holders repositioned their bags. It's now down 35% from its 2024 high of $0.47. Despite the pullback, Dogecoin's market capitalization remains at $46.6 billion, maintaining its position as the seventh-largest crypto. Powell's hawkish comments about higher-than-exp...

    NewsMarkets
    3 min read
    Vince Dioquino
  • Binance. Image: Shutterstock

    Binance.US Charts 2025 Comeback, CEO Norman Reed Reflects on Challenges and Plans for Growth

    Building on the momentum of anticipated changes to U.S. crypto policy, Binance.US said it aims to restore its USD services in early 2025,  according to a statement shared with Decrypt. It marks the exchange's first major operational shift as regulatory pressure forced the exchange to suspend fiat trading last year. The platform has operated under restricted banking access since June 2023, when SEC civil claims triggered a suspension of dollar deposits and withdrawals. "While I can't provide a de...

    NewsBusiness
    3 min read
    Vince Dioquino
  • Bitcoin in El Salvador. Image: Shutterstock

    El Salvador to Scale Back Bitcoin Efforts Under $1.4 Billion IMF Deal

    After four years of negotiations, El Salvador entered a $1.4 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Wednesday. The deal, however, may not be as sweet as it sounds. Provisions on the agreement imply that if approved, El Salvador would have to scale back certain aspects of its Bitcoin strategy, according to a statement from the intergovernmental organization. Initial details of the deal were disclosed earlier this month, with sources previously telling Decrypt the plan i...

    NewsLaw and Order
    3 min read
    Vince Dioquino
  • Game controllers. Image created by Decrypt using Canva

    Play-to-Earn Declines as Blockchain Gaming Shifts to Ecosystem Integrations

    Blockchain gaming is reaching a new stage of maturity, with increasing numbers of players accessing games more seamlessly, according to an organization focused on advancing the technology in the gaming sector. However, there are changes in the sector that could create dramatic shifts as traditional gaming developers come into play. The changing tides coincide with major studios like Sony and Square Enix entering the space through layer-2 solutions, according to an industry survey released by the...

    NewsGaming
    3 min read
    Vince Dioquino
  • Image: Mehaniq/Shutterstock

    Ohio Representative Derek Merrin Introduces Bill to Establish State Bitcoin Reserve

    Ohio State Representative Derek Merrin is following in the footsteps of other representatives across the U.S., bringing forward a bill that would authorize the state’s treasury to invest public funds in Bitcoin. House Bill 703, known as the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Act, would establish a dedicated Bitcoin fund within the state treasury while investing the State Treasurer with discretionary power to purchase the crypto. "The U.S. Dollar is being rapidly devalued, and our State Treasurer should have t...

    NewsLaw and Order
    2 min read
    Vince Dioquino
  • Michael Saylor, founder and chairman of MicroStrategy. Image: Swan Bitcoin/YouTube

    Buying Bitcoin Is Like Investing in Manhattan Real Estate, Says MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor

    MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor compared his company's aggressive Bitcoin strategy to Manhattan's real estate sector during an interview with CNBC interview on Monday. "Every time Manhattan real estate goes up in value, they issue more debt to develop more real estate," Saylor told CNBC Money Movers. "That's why your buildings are so tall in New York City. It's been going on for 350 years. I would call it an economy.” Saylor's comments come in as the alpha crypto briefly touched...

    NewsCoins
    3 min read
    Vince Dioquino
  • Image: Shutterstock

    SEC Serves NFT Project CyberKongz With Wells Notice Citing Securities Violations

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a Wells Notice to NFT gaming project CyberKongz, marking the latest regulatory probe into an entity of its type. “The SEC’s Division of Enforcement have approached us with very concerning rhetoric that you can not have a token (ERC-20) in tandem with a blockchain game without registering it as a security,” the project said in a statement posted to X on Monday. A Wells Notice informs recipients that the regulator is thinking of undertaking en...

    NewsLaw and Order
    3 min read
    Vince Dioquino
  • Bitcoin and gold are both stores of value. Image: Shutterstock

    Bitcoin-to-Gold Ratio Hits Historic Peak as Year-End Rally Soars

    Bitcoin’s break to new heights this week has nudged its ratio against gold to record levels as institutions continue to pile into the digital asset toward the end of the year. The ratio, which measures how many ounces of gold one Bitcoin can buy, reached unprecedented levels Monday, rising to 37.3, which means one Bitcoin can now buy roughly 37 ounces of gold—a new historic high. The reading is now roughly half a point higher compared to that witnessed during the height of crypto’s previous bul...

    NewsMarkets
    2 min read
    Vince Dioquino
  • The U.S. Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C. Image: Shutterstock

    Here's How The Fed's Anticipated Rate Cut Could Impact Crypto

    Bitcoin's Sunday evening surge beyond $105,000 comes amid broader market anticipation of the Federal Reserve's expected interest rate cut, though analysts increasingly view the monetary policy shift as confirmation rather than a catalyst for the alpha crypto's next moves. The leading crypto gained 3.5% over the past 24 hours to reach $105,004, extending its yearly advance beyond 140% as multiple tailwinds, including the recent U.S. election outcome and spot ETF inflows, set it off on a bullish m...

    NewsMarkets
    3 min read
    Vince Dioquino
  • Image: Shutterstock

    Crypto Developer Activity Surges in Asia as Solana Support Grows: Electric Capital

    Crypto's best minds are heading east, and it's gaining at a pace that other regions are finding hard to catch up to. Asia was responsible for 32% of global crypto developer activity in 2024, according to a report from venture firm Electric Capital. The firm recently published its comprehensive annual report, analyzing over 900 million code commits across the crypto industry. The transformation represents a nearly threefold increase from Asia's 12% share in 2015, while North America's position de...

    NewsTechnology
    4 min read
    Vince Dioquino
  • U.S. Capitol Building. Image: Shutterstock

    Crypto Advocate French Hill Picked to Lead House Financial Services Next Year

    House Republicans have selected Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) to lead the influential Financial Services Committee, positioning a vocal crypto advocate at the helm of Wall Street's congressional oversight body. This also puts Hill in a position that would serve as a crucial starting point as legislative efforts for the crypto industry begin next year. Hill secured the chairmanship Thursday after a second-round vote, beating out three other crypto-friendly contenders, including Rep. Andy Barr of Kent...

    NewsLaw and Order
    3 min read
    Vince Dioquino
  • Image: Shutterstock

    Kraken's Australian Exchange Operator Fined $5.1 Million for High-Risk Margin Trading Products

    Kraken, a crypto exchange headquartered in San Francisco, is facing fines for unlawfully issuing a credit facility in Australia. Australia's financial watchdog, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission, has fined Kraken's local operator $5.1 million for illegally offering margin trading to retail customers. The penalty has been levied against Bit Trade, which runs Kraken's operations in the country. The regulator said that over 1,100 retail customers accessed high-risk margin trading p...

    NewsLaw and Order
    3 min read
    Vince Dioquino
  • Vancouver City Skyline. Image: Shutterstock

    Vancouver Votes to Study Bitcoin Strategy Despite Provincial Pushback

    In 2013, the inaugural Bitcoin ATM was set up and launched at a local coffee shop in downtown Vancouver. Today, the city is exploring ways to incorporate Bitcoin into its financial system. Vancouver City Council voted Wednesday to explore ways to make the city "Bitcoin-friendly," taking a bold step into crypto despite potential regulatory hurdles. The controversial motion, spearheaded by Mayor Ken Sim, was approved at the City Council's Standing Committee meeting on Wednesday. Specifically, the...

    NewsLaw and Order
    3 min read
    Vince Dioquino
  • Nasdaq. Image: Shutterstock

    Coincheck Parent Becomes First Japanese Crypto Exchange Operator to List on Nasdaq

    A Dutch parent company of Japan's leading crypto exchange operator announced Tuesday its long-awaited public debut on the Nasdaq Global Market, joining Coinbase as only the second listing of its kind in over three years. Coincheck Group, the Amsterdam-headquartered holding company, completed its merger with Thunder Bridge Capital through a $1.3 billion special acquisition merger a year after it was expected to be finalized.  Coincheck is slated to become the first Japanese exchange to secure a U...

    NewsMarkets
    2 min read
    Vince Dioquino
  • MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings have increased significantly this year Image: Shutterstock

    MicroStrategy's Nasdaq Debut Could Trigger $2.1 Billion ETF Buying Spree

    A significant shift could be coming to the Nasdaq-100 index. Senior Bloomberg ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas broke down the numbers Thursday, projecting that MicroStrategy's inclusion would make it the 40th largest holding in the index with an estimated 0.47% weighting. An official announcement is expected on December 13, with implementation scheduled for the following week, the analysts noted.  Seyffart claims at least "$2.1 billion in shares by ETFs" would follow the inclusion,...

    NewsMarkets
    2 min read
    Vince Dioquino
  • Are future quantum computers a threat to security? Image: Shutterstock.

    Can Quantum Computers Break Bitcoin? Google's Latest Chip Sparks Fresh Debate

    Google's announcement of its breakthrough Willow quantum processor has reignited debates about crypto security, with some observers suggesting quantum computers could break Bitcoin's encryption. The tech giant claims its new quantum computing chip can complete certain calculations in five minutes, which would take traditional supercomputers an impractical amount of time to process.  Quantum computing is a new type of computing that uses the strange properties of quantum physics, where small part...

    NewsTechnology
    4 min read
    Mat Di Salvo, Vince Dioquino
  • Peanut was a pet squirrel owned by Longo. Image: Shutterstock.

    Peanut Pet Owner's Token Collapses Two Weeks After Launch

    A token created by Mark Longo to honor his euthanized pets has plummeted over 99% since its November 26 launch, with on-chain data revealing significant selling pressure as controversy grows over the project's inception. The Justice for Pnut and Fred (JUSTICE) token, launched through Solana-based meme coin platform Pump.fun, is now trading at $0.0003834, marking a dramatic decline from its initial trading levels. The project's market capitalization has contracted to $375,960 despite maintaining...

    NewsMarkets
    4 min read
    Vince Dioquino
  • Pudgy Penguins is originally an Ethereum NFT project. Image: Pudgy Penguins

    Pudgy Penguins to Hatch a 'Master Coin' On Solana as NFT Floor Prices Surge

    Pudgy Penguins, the third-largest NFT collection by market capitalization, announced Thursday evening that it's launching a new token called PENGU on the Solana blockchain before the year ends. The announcement comes in as Pudgy Penguins' NFT collection floor price hit a new all-time high amid surging crypto market valuations. According to the project, it will distribute 88 billion PENGU tokens to NFT owners who have Pudgy Penguins, Lil Pudgys, Pudgy Rods, and other collections associated with t...

    NewsCoins
    3 min read
    Vince Dioquino
  • President-elect Donald Trump. Photo: Shutterstock

    Trump Appoints David Sacks as 'White House AI and Crypto Czar' to Oversee Regulation

    President-elect Donald Trump has appointed venture capitalist David Sacks to oversee artificial intelligence and crypto policy initiatives for his second term, marking a significant shift in the U.S.'s approach to emerging technologies. Trump announced the appointment through his Truth Social platform on Thursday, positioning Sacks, co-founder of Craft Ventures LLC, to lead the newly created technology czar position. “I am pleased to announce that David O. Sacks will be the ‘White House A.I. & C...

    NewsLaw and Order
    3 min read
    Vince Dioquino
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