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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’s Breakdown Below $90K Signals a Deeper Market Unwind
Bitcoin’s recent drop below the $90,000 level is not an unexpected shock but a logical continuation of a larger structural decline that has been unfolding for weeks. The market has shown repeated signs of weakening mo…
· Investing
- XRP Approaches Key Support as Market Signals Potential Reversal
XRP is once again testing the lower boundary of its long-standing descending channel, a level that has repeatedly sparked strong rebound moves throughout its broader downtrend. For weeks, the price has hovered around …
· Investing
- Tether Identified as Surprising Force Behind Gold’s Record-Breaking Rally
Investment bank Jefferies says the extraordinary surge in gold prices this year can’t be fully explained by traditional market drivers—and points instead to Tether as an unexpected but powerful new source of demand. I…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Sell-Off Driven by Mid-Cycle Holders as Long-Term Whales Hold Steady
Bitcoin’s recent downturn appears to be fueled more by mid-cycle holders than long-term whales, according to VanEck’s latest Mid-November 2025 Bitcoin ChainCheck report. The investment firm noted that wallets whose co…
· Investing
- Crypto Groups Urge President Trump to Advance Key Policy Wins Amid Legislative Delays
Dozens of leading crypto organizations are calling on President Donald Trump to push forward targeted policy actions while Congress continues to negotiate long-awaited digital asset market structure legislation. The c…
· Regulation
- Kalshi Secures $1B Funding as Regulated Prediction Markets Gain Momentum
Kalshi, a leading CFTC-regulated prediction market platform, has raised a massive $1 billion funding round that pushes its valuation to $11 billion, according to TechCrunch. The investment was led by longtime backers …
· Investing
- AVAX One Launches $40M Share Buyback to Boost Stock Amid Crypto Treasury Pivot
AVAX One Technology (AVX), a digital asset treasury firm focused on Avalanche (AVAX), has announced a share repurchase program of up to $40 million as it works to stabilize its declining stock price. The company, whic…
· Investing
- Selig Moves Closer to CFTC Chairmanship as Senate Committee Advances Nomination
Mike Selig is one step closer to becoming the next chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) after the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced his nomination, just a day after his confirmation hea…
· Regulation
- Ray Dalio Highlights Bitcoin’s Limitations Despite Long-Term Investment
Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio has offered new clarity on his bitcoin holdings, revealing he has maintained about 1% of his portfolio in BTC “forever.” While Dalio has long expressed interest in bitcoin as a…
· People
- BlackRock Advances Staked Ethereum ETF Plans as Competition Intensifies
BlackRock has taken another strategic step into the expanding crypto ETF market by registering its iShares Staked Ethereum Trust in Delaware on November 19. The move signals the asset manager’s intention to target gro…
· Investing
- CZ Not Returning to Binance Leadership Amid Ongoing U.S. Scrutiny
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao will not be returning to lead Binance, as confirmed by his legal counsel, Teresa Goody Guillén. In a recent interview, Goody stated that despite Binance’s exit from the U.S. market, the exchange re…
· People
- Bitwise Confirms Spot XRP ETF Launch on NYSE Arca, Calling It a Historic Milestone
Crypto asset manager Bitwise has officially confirmed that its spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) will begin trading this Thursday, marking what the firm describes as a historic moment for both XRP and the broader di…
· Insights & Views
- BNB Price Extends Decline as Market Fear Deepens
The Binance Coin (BNB) price continues to face intense downside pressure as overall sentiment in the crypto market sinks further into Extreme Fear. With Bitcoin sliding below $90,000, uncertainty grows across major as…
· Investing
- Bitwise Set to Launch XRP ETF as Industry Momentum Builds
Bitwise is preparing to launch its highly anticipated XRP exchange-traded fund, with Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart confirming that the product is now live on the Bloomberg Terminal under the ticker “XRP.” Terminal …
· Business
- Analysts Predict Steeper Bitcoin Fall Amid Rising Fear and Altcoin Strength
Bitcoin is sliding deeper into weakness as market veteran Peter Brandt warns that a confirmed bearish pattern could drag the price toward the $58,000 level. The ongoing downturn comes as traders rotate out of BTC, pre…
· People
- Solana Nears a Critical Death Cross as Traders Watch Price Stability
Solana’s recent price action has pushed the asset into a technically sensitive zone, prompting traders to discuss the likelihood of a potential death cross forming on the charts. The fast-moving 50-day EMA has been de…
· Investing
- Ethereum Shows First Signs of Recovery as Market Selling Pressure Fades
Ethereum is finally showing its first meaningful sign of stabilization after several weeks of intense selling, offering traders a potential shift in momentum. The key development is the formation of a clear higher low…
· Investing
- Opera MiniPay Enables Local Stablecoin Payments Across Argentina and Brazil
Opera’s MiniPay wallet, a lightweight stablecoin wallet built on the Celo blockchain, has introduced a major update that brings everyday crypto payments to users in Argentina and Brazil. The new feature, called “Pay l…
· Investing
- Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Bill Hill Sentenced to Four Years in Prison
William “Bill” Hill, 67, co-founder of the Bitcoin privacy tool Samourai Wallet, has been sentenced to four years in prison for conspiring to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business. Prosecutors say the mixe…
· Regulation
- Nvidia’s Blockbuster Earnings Ease AI Bubble Fears as Crypto, AI Tokens Rebound
Nvidia’s latest earnings report delivered a strong boost of confidence to tech and crypto markets, easing concerns about a potential AI bubble. The semiconductor giant beat Wall Street expectations for its third quart…
· Technology
- Spark Pauses Plans for Mobile App as It Refocuses on DeFi Strengths
Decentralized finance leader Spark has decided to put its mobile app development on hold as the team shifts its attention back to its core strengths in DeFi infrastructure. Sam MacPherson, CEO of Phoenix Labs—the comp…
· Technology
- Trump’s CFTC Nominee Mike Selig Signals Strong Push for Clear U.S. Crypto Regulations
U.S. President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Mike Selig, emphasized during his Senate confirmation hearing that he aims to advance the administration’s vision for a stron…
· Regulation
- Markets Cut Back Rate-Cut Bets as Data Delays Inject Fresh Uncertainty
Market expectations for another Federal Reserve rate cut this year have shifted sharply after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced it will not release October jobs data and will delay November’s report until after…
· Investing
- New Hampshire Advances First-Ever $100M Bitcoin Bond Initiative
New Hampshire is moving forward with a groundbreaking plan to issue the state’s first $100 million bitcoin bond, a development that could position it as a national leader in crypto-focused financial innovation. The pr…
· Regulation
- AMINA Bank Secures Hong Kong Type 1 License to Expand Regulated Crypto Services
AMINA Bank, a Swiss-regulated digital asset banking group, has strengthened its global presence after securing a Type 1 license upgrade from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). This milestone makes AM…
· Business
- Whales Boost Bitcoin Holdings as Retail Investors Exit Amid Market Correction
Large Bitcoin holders are steadily increasing their positions even as retail participation drops to yearly lows, signaling a familiar market dynamic during downturns. New data shows that wallets holding at least 1,000…
· Insights & Views
- Ripple Engineers Explore Possibility of Native XRP Staking as XRPL Evolves
RippleX Head of Engineering J. Ayo Akinyele has sparked renewed interest in the future of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) after releasing an in-depth analysis questioning whether the network could one day support native staking…
· Investing
- Senate Crypto Market Bill Moves Toward Key Vote as Bipartisan Momentum Builds
The long-anticipated U.S. crypto market bill is finally gaining traction in the Senate, signaling that federal digital asset regulations may be closer than ever. Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott said this week…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Options Market Shifts Bearish as Traders Pile Into Downside Protection
Bitcoin’s options market has taken a dramatic turn as traders move away from last year’s ultra-bullish outlook and increasingly position for potential downside. After months of enthusiasm around high-strike call optio…
· Investing
- Argentina’s LIBRA Crypto Probe Intensifies as Funds Move and Final Report Nears Release
Argentina’s high-stakes LIBRA investigation has reached a critical moment, raising urgent questions about political responsibility, judicial oversight, and the fate of millions in crypto tied to one of the country’s m…
· Regulation
- Solana Price Enters Critical Phase as New ETFs Reshape Market Outlook
The Solana price is entering a decisive phase as two new spot Solana ETFs launch, expanding institutional access and adding momentum to the broader market structure. Fidelity introduced its FSOL ETF with a six-month f…
· Investing
- Ripple Developer Revives Debate on XRP Staking and Future Network Participation
Ripple developer J. Ayo Akinyele has sparked fresh discussion around how XRP could evolve as adoption expands, particularly with the idea of introducing staking to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). His commentary comes at a time…
· People
- Trump Hints at Fed Chair Pick as Kevin Hassett Leads Prediction Markets
U.S. President Donald Trump has fueled speculation about the next Federal Reserve Chair after revealing that he has already begun interviewing candidates and believes he knows who he will choose to replace Jerome Powe…
· People
- Robinhood’s Tokenized Stocks Signal a Push Toward a Permissionless Financial Future
Fintech leader Robinhood (HOOD) is taking major steps toward transforming traditional finance with a shift into permissionless digital assets, according to Offchain Labs chief strategy officer A.J. Warner. Speaking wi…
· Insights & Views
- Canada Advances Federal Budget With New Stablecoin Rules
Canada’s government has moved a major step closer to establishing a national regulatory framework for stablecoins after narrowly passing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget. Tucked inside the extensive b…
· Regulation
- LINK Surges Toward $14 as Institutional Demand Fuels Momentum
Chainlink’s LINK token delivered an unexpected burst of strength on Tuesday, jumping 4.17% and approaching the key $14 level amid rising institutional interest in oracle-focused crypto assets. The move stood out in a …
· Investing
- Senators Intensify Crypto Market Talks as Warren Probes Trump’s Digital Asset Ties
U.S. lawmakers are pushing forward with negotiations to establish a regulated framework for cryptocurrency markets, but the political landscape surrounding digital assets is becoming increasingly tense. As bipartisan …
· Regulation
- XRP ETFs Set for a Big Market Debut This Month
The XRP market is gearing up for a major shift as several spot XRP ETFs prepare to launch over the coming days, potentially attracting significant institutional inflows. Following last week’s debut of Canary Capital’s…
· Investing
- Fidelity and Canary Launch New Solana ETFs as SOL Price Faces Volatility
The crypto market is set for a major shift as two new spot Solana ETFs begin trading today, expanding investor options even as SOL’s price faces sharp swings. Bloomberg ETF analysts confirmed that the Fidelity Solana …
· Investing
- Dubai Court Freezes $456M Linked to TrueUSD Reserves as Recovery Efforts Intensify
A Dubai court has frozen roughly $456 million connected to TrueUSD’s reserves, marking a major development in an ongoing dispute involving stablecoin operator Techteryx, fiduciary custodian First Digital Trust (FDT), …
· Regulation