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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
- Ethereum (ETH) Near Breakout as Bulls Eye $3,880 Resistance and Potential New Highs
Ethereum (ETH) is showing renewed strength as it edges closer to a potential breakout, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model. The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency climbed on higher-than-averag…
· Insights & Views
- Chainlink (LINK) Rebounds 3.6% as Stellar Integration Boosts Market Confidence
Chainlink’s native token, LINK, rebounded 3.6% on Friday, recovering from Thursday’s losses as traders bought around a key support zone. The cryptocurrency briefly surged past the $17 mark, accompanied by a significan…
· Investing
- U.S. Appeals Court Denies Custodia Bank Access to Federal Reserve Master Account
Crypto bank Custodia, founded by Caitlin Long, has once again been denied access to the Federal Reserve’s payment system after the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against its years-long effort to obtain a master a…
· Regulation
- Revisiting the Bitcoin White Paper: A Blueprint for the Future of Digital Payments
Seventeen years after its release, the Bitcoin white paper remains more than just the origin of cryptocurrency—it’s a visionary response to structural flaws in global payments and settlement systems. While many still …
· Insights & Views
- Kraken Tests Eightco’s INFINITY Platform to Strengthen Compliance and Combat AI-Driven Fraud
Crypto exchange Kraken has joined Eightco’s INFINITY authentication pilot program, aiming to enhance regulatory compliance and address the rising threat of AI-enabled identity fraud. While the exchange has not disclos…
· Insights & Views
- SBF Team Claims FTX Was Never Insolvent as Community Rejects “Misinformation”
Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) team has reignited controversy by asserting that crypto exchange FTX “was never bankrupt,” claiming the exchange held an estimated $136 billion in petition-date assets. The team insists that …
· Investing
- Bitcoin’s Bull Market May Not Be Over Despite Price Slowdown
Bitcoin’s recent rally appears to have stalled, with the world’s largest cryptocurrency, BTC, holding steady above the $100,000 mark after a strong surge earlier this year. While some analysts warn of a potential bear…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Faces Turbulence as Satoshi’s Wallets Drop $5 Billion Ahead of Whitepaper Anniversary
Bitcoin is facing renewed turbulence as the 17th anniversary of its whitepaper approaches, with market sentiment turning increasingly bearish. Data from Arkham Intelligence revealed that wallets linked to Bitcoin’s cr…
· Investing
- Hedera (HBAR) Surges 26% Weekly Amid ETF Buzz, But Sustainability Remains in Question
Hedera (HBAR) has captured investor attention after a notable 26% weekly rally, driving renewed optimism across the crypto market. The sharp price increase has boosted portfolio values and stirred bullish sentiment am…
· Investing
- Stellar (XLM) Poised for Rebound as Selling Pressure Eases and Buyers Regain Momentum
Stellar (XLM) has been under pressure for the past month, falling around 14.7% as the broader crypto market weakened. However, recent price stability suggests the correction may be ending, and technical indicators now…
· Insights & Views
- Pi Coin Price Outlook: Can the Altcoin Overcome Investor Caution in November?
Pi Coin experienced a highly volatile October, marked by sharp fluctuations that saw the altcoin crash and rebound within weeks. While this temporary recovery revived short-term optimism, the broader market sentiment …
· Investing
- Canary Funds Advances XRP Spot ETF Toward Potential November Launch
Canary Funds has filed an updated S-1 registration statement for its XRP spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), signaling a bold step toward automatic approval. The amendment removes the “delaying clause” that previously al…
· Insights & Views
- U.S. CFTC and SEC Unite to Bring Regulatory Clarity and Boost Crypto Innovation
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have entered a new era of collaboration aimed at providing long-awaited regulatory clarity for the cryptocurrency m…
· Regulation
- U.S. Senate Nears Release of Updated Crypto Market Structure Bill to Clarify Digital Asset Rules
The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee is preparing to unveil a new draft of the Crypto Market Structure Bill, a bipartisan effort aimed at providing long-awaited regulatory clarity for the digital asset industry. Acco…
· Regulation
- Ripple President Highlights Global Adoption of RLUSD Stablecoin and Blockchain Payments
Ripple President Monica Long has sparked excitement in the crypto community after revealing the growing real-world use cases of Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD, and its expanding network of institutional partners. In a rec…
· People
- Aave (AAVE) Faces Sharp Decline Amid Market Weakness Despite Institutional Growth
Aave’s governance token, AAVE, saw a steep drop this week, falling over 16% from Monday’s high of $248 to around $208 by Thursday. The decentralized lending protocol’s token lost 8% in a single day, signaling strong b…
· Investing
- Solana (SOL) Drops 8% Despite Launch of U.S. Spot ETFs
Solana’s native token, SOL, plunged 8% on Thursday, extending a week-long decline despite the highly anticipated debut of the first spot-based Solana ETFs in the United States. The drop below $180 erased all year-over…
· Investing
- Ethereum Holds Range Amid Cautious Market and Fusaka Upgrade Plans
Ether (ETH) fluctuated in a tight range as trading volume rose, reflecting broader market caution following comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that a December rate cut was not guaranteed. The S&P 500 fe…
· Investing
- Coinbase Reports Strong Q3 Results as Trading Activity and Asset Prices Rebound
Coinbase (COIN) delivered a stronger-than-expected third quarter, fueled by surging trading activity, recovering crypto asset prices, and continued growth in its subscription and services segment. The U.S.-based crypt…
· Investing
- Strategy (MSTR) Reports $2.8B Q3 Profit as Bitcoin Holdings Surge Past 640,000 BTC
Strategy (MSTR), the largest corporate holder of bitcoin, posted a robust third-quarter 2025 net income of $2.8 billion, translating to earnings per share (EPS) of $8.42, driven by the rise in bitcoin prices. Under th…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Slides Below $0.18 as Whale Selloffs Signal Institutional Distribution
Dogecoin (DOGE) extended its losses through Tuesday, dropping 6.8% to fall below the key $0.18 support level amid heavy whale outflows and surging trading activity. The move highlights renewed institutional distributi…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Price Crashes 8% as Institutional Selling Breaks Key $2.46 Support
XRP faced a sharp selloff on Thursday, plunging nearly 8% as heavy institutional selling pressure intensified, driving the token below the critical $2.46 support level. The breakdown ended a month-long consolidation p…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Tests Key Support as Analysts Cite Retail Fear and Market Compression Near $107K
Bitcoin’s price action on Oct. 30 (UTC) showcased signs of a technical reset, with analysts highlighting crucial long-term trend tests, mounting retail fear, and tightening price compression around support levels. Coi…
· Insights & Views
- Chainlink (LINK) Slides Below Key Support as Institutional Selling Intensifies
Chainlink’s native token, LINK, fell sharply on Thursday, dropping 8% from $18.39 to $16.92 as institutional traders drove heavy sell-offs. The decline pushed LINK below a critical descending trendline, signaling heig…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Faces Potential Drop to $88,000 as Glassnode Warns of Weakening Momentum
Bitcoin (BTC) has struggled to maintain bullish momentum throughout 2025, trading mostly between $100,000 and $120,000. Now hovering around $107,000, down 4% in the past 24 hours, analysts at Glassnode warn that a dee…
· Investing
- Ethereum Sets December 3 for Fusaka Upgrade, Introducing PeerDAS to Boost Speed and Efficiency
Ethereum developers have officially confirmed the highly anticipated Fusaka upgrade for December 3, 2025, marking the network’s second major hard fork of the year. The decision was finalized during the All Core Develo…
· Technology
- OpenAI Eyes $1 Trillion Valuation with Potential 2026 IPO Amid Soaring AI Market
Artificial intelligence (AI) leader OpenAI is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, according to a Reuters report released Wednesday. The listing …
· Technology
- Solana (SOL) Faces Bearish Pressure as Holders Sell and Institutional Buyers Stay Cautious
Solana (SOL) is flashing new warning signals despite its recent 9% weekly gain. The altcoin remains down nearly 6% for the month, highlighting weakening buying momentum. On-chain indicators and technical analysis sugg…
· Investing
- Binance Denies Political Motives Behind Trump Family Crypto Links After CZ Pardon
Binance is pushing back against fresh allegations from U.S. lawmakers accusing the crypto exchange of supporting Trump family-linked projects such as World Liberty Financial (WLFI) and its native stablecoin, USD1. The…
· People
- SpaceX Moves 281 Bitcoin Amid Market Jitters as BTC Slips Below $110K
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has transferred another 281 Bitcoin, worth approximately $31.33 million, according to blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence. The move marks the company’s third major Bitcoin transaction in j…
· Investing
- Pi Network Ventures Invests in AI Firm OpenMind to Build Decentralized Intelligence Infrastructure
Pi Network Ventures has announced a strategic investment in artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenMind, marking a major step in expanding Pi’s role within real-world technological ecosystems. OpenMind is developing…
· Technology
- XRP Faces Strong Resistance at $2.67 Amid Whale Sell-Off and Rising Futures Interest
XRP is encountering strong resistance near the $2.67–$2.69 zone, now acting as a major overhead barrier for the cryptocurrency. Support remains anchored around $2.580, reinforced by the 200-day exponential moving aver…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Rebounds as Trump-Xi Meeting Eases Trade Tensions, Boosting Crypto Market Sentiment
Bitcoin regained ground early Thursday after initial post-Fed losses, following a positive outcome from the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Speaking aboard Air Force One, …
· Investing
- IBM’s 120-Qubit Quantum Breakthrough Sparks Bitcoin Security Concerns
IBM’s latest quantum computing milestone has intensified fears in the crypto community about the potential vulnerability of Bitcoin’s encryption. In a groundbreaking study titled “Big Cats: Entanglement in 120 Qubits …
· Technology
- New York City Emerges as a Pivotal Hub for U.S. Crypto Policy and Innovation
New York City is rapidly becoming a focal point for U.S. cryptocurrency developments, with political leadership and regulatory actions shaping the future of blockchain innovation. As the November 4 mayoral election ap…
· Insights & Views
- Architect Unveils AX: The First Regulated Exchange for Perpetual Futures on Traditional Assets
Architect, the financial infrastructure firm founded by former FTX US president Brett Harrison, has announced plans to launch AX, the world’s first centralized and regulated exchange for perpetual futures on tradition…
· Business
- Michael Saylor Predicts $150K Bitcoin by Year-End, Sees Long-Term Surge to $20 Million
Bitcoin’s recent decline from its October peak above $126,000 hasn’t shaken the confidence of Strategy Executive Chairman and co-founder Michael Saylor. Speaking with CNBC at the Money 20/20 fintech conference in Las …
· People
- Western Union Set to Launch Solana-Based Stablecoin USDPT in 2026
Western Union is reportedly preparing to enter the rapidly expanding stablecoin market with the launch of its own Solana-based digital currency, the U.S. Dollar Payment Token (USDPT). According to The Wall Street Jour…
· Business
- Institutional Confidence Fuels Ethereum’s Bullish Outlook as ETF Inflows Surge
Ethereum’s momentum is accelerating as institutional investors renew their confidence through strong spot ETF inflows. The growing institutional interest marks a major turning point for the second-largest cryptocurren…
· Investing
- Uphold to Launch Crypto-Backed Loans in December, Starting with Florida Rollout
U.S.-based crypto firm Uphold has announced plans to launch digital asset-backed loans in December, starting with a rollout in Florida. The new lending service will allow users to borrow against major cryptocurrencies…
· Business