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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
- Chainlink (LINK) Price Eyes Breakout Toward $27 as Whale Accumulation Strengthens Support
Chainlink (LINK) has shown a strong rebound from the key $16 demand zone, a level that has repeatedly acted as a launchpad for major rallies. The price continues to move within a descending channel, where persistent b…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Dips Below $110K as Market Volatility Rises and Bearish Pressure Builds
Bitcoin has once again turned bearish after briefly reclaiming the $110,000 mark earlier this week, erasing short-lived gains and shaking investor confidence. The world’s leading cryptocurrency has slipped by around 1…
· Investing
- XRP Faces Renewed Bearish Pressure as Sellers Dominate the Market
After a brief recovery earlier this week, XRP has once again shifted from bullish optimism to renewed bearish momentum. The cryptocurrency dropped by nearly 1.7% in the past 24 hours, failing to sustain its position a…
· Investing
- AWS Outage Sparks Debate on Crypto’s Dependence on Centralized Infrastructure
On October 20, 2025, a major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) triggered widespread disruptions across thousands of platforms, exposing the crypto industry’s heavy reliance on centralized cloud infrastructure. Key p…
· Technology
- Upbit Lists Synfutures (F) on KRW Market, Token Price Surges Over 120%
Upbit, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has officially listed Synfutures (F) on its Korean Won (KRW) market, marking the second consecutive day of new listings. The announcement immediately ignited stron…
· Investing
- Australia Moves to Tighten Oversight on Crypto ATMs Amid Fraud Concerns
Australia is ramping up regulation of cryptocurrency ATMs, with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) poised to gain expanded powers to restrict or even ban high-risk crypto services. The mo…
· Regulation
- US Government Shutdown Nears End, Paving Way for XRP ETF Approvals
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett has hinted that the ongoing U.S. government shutdown could end this week, potentially clearing the path for long-awaited XRP ETF filings awaiting SEC approval. Speaking to CN…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Faces Internal Rift as Péter Szilágyi Criticizes Vitalik Buterin, Polygon CEO Joins Backlash
Ethereum’s leadership is facing mounting controversy after core developer Péter Szilágyi publicly criticized Vitalik Buterin and a small circle of decision-makers within the Ethereum Foundation. Szilágyi revealed a le…
· People
- Dogecoin Slides 3% as Market Turns Risk-Off Amid U.S.–China Trade Tensions
Dogecoin (DOGE) faced heavy selling pressure heading into the weekend, slipping nearly 3% as institutional traders reduced exposure across major cryptocurrencies. The meme-inspired token struggled to break above the $…
· Investing
- Coinbase Buys UpOnly NFT for $25 Million in Unbelievable PR Move
Coinbase has shocked the crypto community by purchasing an NFT tied to the revival of the UpOnly podcast for an astounding $25 million—$5 million more than the hosts’ original $20 million asking price. The deal fulfil…
· Business
- Europol Dismantles Major Crypto Phishing Ring Behind $5.7 Million in Thefts
Europol has taken down a massive crypto phishing ring operating out of Latvia, responsible for stealing at least $5.7 million from unsuspecting victims across Europe. The cybercriminals ran a sophisticated “SIM farm-f…
· Regulation
- AWS Outages Disrupt Coinbase, Highlighting Centralization Risks and Base Token Declines
An extensive AWS (Amazon Web Services) outage earlier today caused widespread internet disruptions, hitting several major platforms—including Coinbase. The crypto exchange’s premium trading platform, Coinbase Advanced…
· Technology
- Elon Musk’s Grok Video Sparks 30% Surge in FLOKI Price
Elon Musk has once again shaken up the crypto market, this time propelling FLOKI to soar nearly 30% after posting a new AI-generated video on social media. The video, created using Grok’s advanced video generation tec…
· Investing
- Bitget Surpasses $200 Million in U.S. Stock Futures Trading Volume Amid Rising Demand
Victoria, Seychelles, October 20, 2025 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), announced that its cumulative trading volume for U.S. stock futures has exceeded $200 million, signaling strong investor i…
· Business
- CZ Predicts Bitcoin Will Surpass Gold as Crypto Market Surges Past $2 Trillion
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, has reignited the long-standing debate between Bitcoin (BTC) and gold. In a bold prediction shared on X (formerly Twitter), he stated, “Prediction: Bitcoin will flip…
· People
- Bitcoin Holds Above $111K as Crypto Market Rebounds Amid Broader Reset Signs
A weekend rebound in the crypto market lost some steam during Monday’s U.S. session, with investors still cautious about potential further declines. Bitcoin (BTC) traded just above $111,000, gaining nearly 2% over the…
· Investing
- Solana Company Unlocks $500M PIPE Shares Amid Stock Price Slump
Solana Company (NASDAQ: HSDT), formerly known as Helius Medical Technologies, has begun unlocking shares for early investors from its $500 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) round. The digital asset tr…
· Investing
- Aave (AAVE) Rises Over 10% as Tokenized Asset Lending Market Gains Momentum
Aave’s governance token AAVE emerged as one of the weekend’s top performers in the crypto market rebound, surging over 10% on Monday to briefly surpass $230. The decentralized finance (DeFi) lender’s token ranked seco…
· Investing
- Centralized Crypto Exchanges, Not Mixers, Drive Global Money Laundering
Roman Storm, co-founder of the crypto mixer Tornado Cash, was recently convicted in New York for conspiring to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business — a ruling hailed by prosecutors as a win against crypto…
· Insights & Views
- U.S. Crypto Legislation Faces Delays, But Senate Talks Offer Hope for 2025 Progress
The long-anticipated U.S. legislation to establish a fully regulated cryptocurrency market may not materialize in 2025, according to growing industry sentiment. However, upcoming discussions in the Senate could reigni…
· Regulation
- US Federal Reserve Set to Shape Future of Crypto Payments at Innovation Conference
The US Federal Reserve is preparing to make crucial decisions on digital assets during its Payments Innovation Conference on Tuesday, October 21. The event, led by Governor Christopher J. Waller, brings together top f…
· Insights & Views
- BlackRock Launches First Bitcoin ETP on London Stock Exchange After FCA Ban Lift
BlackRock (BLK), the world’s largest asset manager, has launched its first bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in the United Kingdom, marking a major milestone for crypto investment in traditional markets. The iShar…
· Business
- Bitcoin Tops $111K as Global Markets Rally on Japan’s Economic Surge and China’s Strong GDP Data
Bitcoin extended its recovery rally on Monday, crossing the $111,000 mark as global risk appetite improved following record highs in Japanese equities and stronger-than-expected Chinese GDP data. According to CoinDesk…
· Investing
- Japan Advances Toward Crypto Integration as FSA Considers Allowing Banks to Hold Bitcoin
Japan’s financial sector is undergoing a major digital transformation as the Financial Services Agency (FSA) explores regulatory reforms to let domestic banks invest in non-backed crypto assets such as Bitcoin. This s…
· Regulation
- XRP Price Stabilizes as Oversold Conditions Signal Potential Rebound
After weeks of relentless selling pressure, XRP’s downward spiral appears to have halted, suggesting a possible short-term recovery phase. The cryptocurrency’s price has stabilized between $2.30 and $2.40, a critical …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Decouples from Nasdaq and Gold Amid Leverage Wipeout and Market Uncertainty
Bitcoin’s recent performance highlights a sharp decoupling from both traditional risk-on and safe-haven assets. Over the past week, Bitcoin’s price dropped 2.09%, according to CoinGecko, while gold surged 4.85% and th…
· Investing
- Cardano (ADA) Shows Signs of Recovery as Accumulation Strengthens Amid Market Weakness
Cardano (ADA) continues to face bearish headwinds after several failed recovery attempts, but the recent price pullback may be opening a strategic buying opportunity. With ADA entering a critical accumulation zone, in…
· Investing
- Andrew Cuomo Vows to Make New York City the Global Hub for Crypto and Innovation
Former New York Governor and current mayoral hopeful Andrew Cuomo has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform New York City into a leading global center for cryptocurrency, AI, and biotechnology. His vision comes just…
· People
- Solana Boosts Portfolio Efficiency with Strong Risk-Adjusted Returns
Bitcoin may be the primary focus of institutional investors, but new research highlights Solana (SOL) as a powerful addition to diversified portfolios. According to a Capital Markets study using Bitwise data, even a s…
· Investing
- Rare Friday CPI Release Puts Spotlight on Inflation and Fed Rate Cut Outlook
For the first time since 2018, the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) will be released on a Friday, marking an unusual event with potentially major market implications. The September inflation report, due this Friday, ar…
· Investing
- Binance Bans 600 Accounts for Bot Exploitation on Binance Alpha Platform
Binance has suspended over 600 user accounts after uncovering coordinated bot activity exploiting its Binance Alpha platform. In an October 19 announcement, the crypto exchange revealed that these users had operated “…
· Insights & Views
- $3 Million in XRP Vanishes from Ellipal Wallet: How a Simple Mistake Led to a Major Crypto Theft
A 54-year-old American retiree named Brandon recently reported the loss of more than $3 million in XRP from his Ellipal wallet, triggering a major on-chain investigation by crypto analyst ZackXBT. The theft, discovere…
· Insights & Views
- APAC Leads Global Tokenization Shift as ETFs Bridge Retail and Institutional Demand
Tokenization is rapidly transitioning from pilot projects to practical applications, with the World Economic Forum projecting up to $700 billion in private equity and venture capital assets poised for tokenization. Th…
· Insights & Views
- Pi Coin Price Eyes Recovery Amid Oversold Conditions and Positive Market Signals
Pi Coin has recently experienced notable volatility, with its price fluctuating within a narrow range amid weak growth. Despite limited upward momentum, improving investor sentiment and key technical indicators sugges…
· Investing
- North Korean Hackers Deploy “EtherHiding” to Spread Malware via Blockchain
A new cyber threat is emerging as North Korean state-backed hackers adopt an advanced method called EtherHiding, embedding malicious code directly into blockchain networks. According to Google’s Threat Intelligence Gr…
· Technology
- Are Bitcoin Treasury Firms Running Out of Magic After $17 Billion in Losses?
A new 10X Research report has revealed that retail investors have collectively lost around $17 billion through their exposure to Bitcoin Treasury Companies (DATCOs) such as MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Metaplanet. The rep…
· Investing
- XRP Rebounds Strongly as Investors Accumulate and Ripple Expands Strategic Initiatives
XRP has regained bullish momentum after weeks of declines, emerging as the top-performing major cryptocurrency. According to BeInCrypto data, XRP surged over 4% in the past 24 hours to trade around $2.38, rebounding f…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Dip Sparks Renewed Accumulation as Investors Eye Potential Rebound
Bitcoin’s recent price decline has ignited fresh debate among traders—whether this marks the perfect “buy the dip” moment or signals further downside ahead. The leading cryptocurrency has pulled back from its all-time…
· Investing
- Solana Faces Bearish Outlook as Derivatives Activity Declines
Solana (SOL) is currently under bearish pressure after failing to maintain momentum above the $250 level. The cryptocurrency now trades within a tight range between $180 and $185, facing strong resistance near $233. A…
· Investing
- Robert Kiyosaki Reaffirms Bitcoin and Ethereum as “Real Money” Against Inflation
Renowned financial educator and Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has once again endorsed Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as powerful hedges against inflation. In a recent X post, Kiyosaki urged investors to a…
· People