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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
- 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
- Chainlink (LINK) Rebounds Above $18 as Whale Accumulation Signals Long-Term Confidence
Chainlink’s native token LINK recovered to $18.40 during Wednesday’s trading session after briefly plunging below the critical $18 support level. The sharp intraday selloff was triggered by a sudden volume spike of 4.…
· Investing
- Consensys Reportedly Prepares for IPO with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs as Lead Underwriters
Ethereum infrastructure giant Consensys, the blockchain software company behind the popular MetaMask wallet, is reportedly preparing to go public, according to Axios. The company has chosen JPMorgan Chase and Goldman …
· Business
- Mastercard Eyes $2B Acquisition of Blockchain Startup Zero Hash Amid Stablecoin Race
Mastercard (NYSE: MA) is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire blockchain infrastructure provider Zero Hash in a deal valued between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, according to Fortune. The move highlights the global …
· Business
- Bitcoin Plunges as Powell’s Hawkish Remarks Shake Markets
A solid down day in the crypto market turned into a steep plunge after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivered unexpectedly hawkish comments during his post-policy meeting press conference. Powell stated, “A …
· Investing
- U.S. Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points, Bitcoin and Markets React
The U.S. Federal Reserve has reduced its benchmark interest rate range by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.0%, a move widely anticipated by financial markets. The Fed also announced that its balance sheet reduction process,…
· Investing
- Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) Launch Sparks Massive Inflows but SOL Price Dips Below $195
Bitwise’s new Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) made an explosive debut on NYSE Arca, recording an impressive $69.5 million in day-one inflows and a $56 million trading volume, according to Farside Investors. With $222.9 mill…
· Investing
- Pi Coin Soars Over 30% Weekly as Pi Network Joins ISO 20022 Group
Pi Network’s native cryptocurrency, Pi Coin, has captured major market attention with a strong bullish rally, surging over 30% in the past week. The renewed momentum follows reports that the Pi Network has joined the …
· Investing
- Changpeng Zhao Threatens to Sue Senator Elizabeth Warren Over False Money Laundering Claims
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has announced plans to file a defamation lawsuit against U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, accusing her of spreading false claims about his legal case. CZ confirmed on October 29 via X…
· People
- Bitcoin Holds Near $113K as Traders Await Fed Rate Decision Amid Tight Liquidity
Bitcoin hovered around $113,000 in Wednesday’s Asian trading session as investors stayed cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later this week. Despite a 4.5% weekly gain, BTC slipped 0.7% in the pas…
· Investing
- Ethereum Holds Strong Above $4,000 as BitMine Expands Massive ETH Treasury
Ethereum (ETH) continued to show resilience around the $4,000 mark, trading at approximately $4,020.84 after repeated defenses of this critical support level. On October 28, blockchain analytics firm Arkham revealed t…
· Investing
- XRP Price Gains Amid Rising Trading Volume, But Short-Term Consolidation Looms
XRP edged higher on Wednesday, advancing 0.60% to $2.623 as trading activity surged roughly 47% above its seven-day average. The uptick in volume suggests heightened institutional interest, though analysts caution tha…
· Investing
- OKX Fires X Layer Spokesman Felix Fan Amid Binance Poaching Rumors
OKX has abruptly dismissed Felix Fan, the official spokesman and “Builder #001” of its Layer-2 network, X Layer, sparking widespread speculation and community unrest. Fan, who gained popularity for his active engageme…
· Business
- North Korean Crypto Hackers Refine Sophisticated Job and Investment Scams
North Korean crypto hackers are evolving their tactics, using increasingly deceptive social engineering techniques to target the Web3 community. Once notorious for fake job offers and malware-laced investment pitches,…
· Technology
- $430 Million Crypto Long: Trump Insider Whale Positions for Fed Rate Cut Impact
A mysterious trader known as the “Trump Insider whale” has made headlines once again after opening a massive $430 million leveraged long position in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), just hours before the Federal Rese…
· Investing
- XRP Price Nears Breakout as EMAs Signal High Volatility Ahead
XRP is entering a decisive phase as price action tightens between major exponential moving averages (EMAs), suggesting a potential volatility surge. The cryptocurrency is currently trading around $2.67, consolidating …
· Investing
- Dogecoin Faces Critical Resistance: Will Bulls Prevent a Major Crash?
Dogecoin (DOGE) is once again at a crucial turning point after a short-lived recovery that pushed prices above $0.20. However, the meme coin is now struggling against strong resistance levels posed by the 100-day and …
· Investing
- Massive $218 Million Solana (SOL) Transfer Sparks Speculation After Bitwise ETF Launch
Solana (SOL) has taken center stage this week after the launch of the Bitwise Solana ETF, igniting renewed interest in the blockchain ecosystem. Adding to the excitement, on-chain tracking platform Whale Alert reporte…
· Investing
- SUI Price Dips 3.4% as Institutional Selling Triggers Technical Breakdown
SUI experienced a sharp 3.4% decline over the past 24 hours, falling from $2.62 to $2.53 after a late-day selloff accelerated on heavy trading volume. According to CoinDesk Analytics, the drop broke through the critic…
· Investing
- Tether’s Gold-Backed XAUT Surges as Investor Demand for Tokenized Gold Soars
Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, is strengthening its presence in the precious metals market as demand for gold-backed digital assets climbs. As of September 30, Tether held more than 11…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Struggles to Hold Gains as Market Sees Renewed Selling Pressure
Bitcoin’s latest rally attempt faltered once again on Tuesday, with the leading cryptocurrency failing to maintain momentum above the $116,000 level. After briefly climbing higher, sellers stepped in during U.S. after…
· Investing
- Polymarket Set to Relaunch in the U.S. with Sports-Focused Prediction Markets
Polymarket, the crypto-based prediction market that gained massive attention last year, is gearing up for a U.S. relaunch as early as November, according to a Bloomberg report. The platform plans to reopen with limite…
· Business
- Ethereum Nears Fusaka Mainnet Launch After Successful Final Testnet
Ethereum developers have completed the final rehearsal for the much-anticipated Fusaka upgrade, marking a crucial step before the mainnet activation. The last test took place Tuesday on the Hoodi testnet at around 18:…
· Technology
- SharpLink Gaming to Deploy $200M in Ether on Consensys’ Linea for On-Chain Yield Strategy
SharpLink Gaming (NASDAQ: SBET) has unveiled a multi-year plan to deploy up to $200 million in ether (ETH) on Consensys’ Linea, a Layer 2 zkEVM network designed for scalability and institutional-grade DeFi application…
· Insights & Views
- Chainlink (LINK) Gains Momentum Above $18 as Real-World Adoption Expands
Chainlink’s native token, LINK, is holding steady around $17.87, hovering just above the crucial $18 level in a volatile Tuesday trading session. The token saw a 91% surge in trading volume, reaching 2.27 million toke…
· Investing
- Western Union to Launch USD Stablecoin on Solana, Expanding Global Payment Reach
Western Union (WU), one of the world’s leading cross-border payment providers, is set to introduce a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin to power its vast 100 million-user network. The upcoming U.S. Dollar Payment Token (US…
· Investing
- Nearly $300 Million in XRP Leaves Binance as Investors Anticipate Bullish November Surge
Nearly 300 million XRP tokens flowed out of Binance in October, signaling growing investor confidence despite market volatility. According to on-chain data from CryptoQuant, Binance’s XRP reserves have fallen from ove…
· Investing
- Metaplanet Stock Soars 10% as Bitcoin Treasury Giant Unveils New Capital Strategy
Metaplanet, the fourth-largest Bitcoin treasury, announced a sweeping new capital allocation policy, share repurchase program, and a $500 million credit facility on Tuesday, sending its stock surging over 10%. The ral…
· Investing
- Screx CEO Tom Babiak on Uniting a Fragmented DeFi Ecosystem
The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape, despite its revolutionary promise, remains fragmented and overly complex. According to Screx CEO Tom Babiak, this fragmentation has hindered mass adoption and prevented user…
· People
- Bot Error Triggers $98 Surge in Hyperliquid’s HYPE Token on Lighter Exchange
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token briefly spiked to nearly $98 on decentralized exchange Lighter — a massive premium over global prices — sparking widespread attention across the crypto community. Initially, traders speculated…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $114K Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
Bitcoin steadied around $114,000 on Monday after briefly testing recent highs, as traders adopted a cautious stance before the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, where another 25-basis-point rate cut is widely expected…
· Investing
- ClearBank Partners with Circle to Advance USDC and EURC Adoption Across Europe
ClearBank has entered into a strategic framework agreement with Circle Internet Financial to expand the use of USD Coin (USDC) and EUR Coin (EURC) across Europe. The partnership connects ClearBank’s regulated cloud-ba…
· Business
- Pi Coin Price Volatility: 32% Surge Followed by Profit-Taking Sparks Bearish Concerns
Pi Coin (PI) experienced a dramatic 32% surge within the past 24 hours, igniting hopes of a lasting bullish rally. However, the excitement quickly faded as many investors capitalized on the brief uptrend to secure pro…
· Investing
- $50,000 Golden Statue Honoring Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Unveiled After Presidential Pardon
A four-meter-tall golden statue of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) was unveiled outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, just days after his presidential pardon. The project, valued at $50,000, was funded by an anon…
· People
- $50,000 Golden Statue Honoring Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Unveiled After Presidential Pardon
A four-meter-tall golden statue of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) was unveiled outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, just days after his presidential pardon. The project, valued at $50,000, was funded by an anon…
· People
- Solana, Litecoin, and HBAR ETFs Set to Launch Amid SEC Guidance Shift
Exchanges are preparing to debut several new cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this week following recent guidance from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL…
· Insights & Views
- Global Finance Faces a Digital Turning Point as Dollar Dominance Erodes
The U.S. dollar’s supremacy in global finance is under its first structural test in decades as digital currencies and artificial intelligence reshape money flows. IMF COFER data reveal the dollar’s share of global res…
· Investing
- Bitwise and Canary Capital Confirm Solana and HBAR ETFs to Begin Trading Tomorrow
After weeks of speculation and mixed signals, it’s now confirmed that Bitwise and Canary Capital will officially launch their Solana (SOL) and Hedera (HBAR) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tomorrow. This marks a major mi…
· Insights & Views