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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
- Gemini Expands Into Australia With AUSTRAC Registration and New Leadership
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has officially expanded its operations into Australia after securing registration with AUSTRAC, the nation’s financial intelligence and anti…
· Business
- Trader Turns $3,000 into $2 Million with Meme Coin “4” on BNB Chain
A crypto trader recently transformed a modest $3,060 investment into nearly $2 million in less than a week by trading a viral BNB Chain meme coin called 4 ($4). The token was born after a hacker stole $4,000 from a BN…
· Insights & Views
- Cardano (ADA) Faces Short-Term Weakness Amid Whale Outflows and Bearish Crossovers
Cardano’s (ADA) recent price movement signals short-term weakness despite maintaining a solid longer-term uptrend. In the past 24 hours, ADA’s price has declined by over 5%, breaking down from a bearish chart pattern.…
· Investing
- Polymarket Founder Shayne Coplan Becomes World’s Youngest Self-Made Billionaire After $2B ICE Investment
Shayne Coplan, the 27-year-old founder and CEO of blockchain-based prediction market Polymarket, has officially become the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The mil…
· People
- Square Launches Bitcoin Tools for Small Businesses to Simplify Crypto Payments
Square, the payment arm of Block (NYSE: SQ), has introduced a new suite of bitcoin tools designed to make cryptocurrency use easier for small businesses across the U.S. The initiative, known as Square Bitcoin, enables…
· Business
- Hyperliquid Lists MON-USD Hyperps as Monad Airdrop Nears Completion
Decentralized perpetuals exchange Hyperliquid has officially listed MON-USD hyperps, opening pre-market trading for the native token of Monad, a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain built for full Ethereum Virtual Machi…
· Investing
- North Dakota to Launch “Roughrider Coin” in Partnership with Fiserv
The U.S. state of North Dakota is entering the stablecoin market through a new initiative led by the state-owned Bank of North Dakota (BND) and fintech giant Fiserv. The collaboration aims to introduce “Roughrider Coi…
· Business
- Stellar (XLM) Gains Momentum as Institutional Interest Drives Price Recovery
Stellar’s native cryptocurrency, XLM, experienced notable volatility over the past 24 hours, fluctuating between $0.38 and $0.39, marking a 3% trading range before closing near session highs. After dipping to $0.38 ea…
· Investing
- Solana DEX Jupiter to Launch JupUSD Stablecoin by Year-End
Solana-based decentralized exchange Jupiter is preparing to launch its own stablecoin, JupUSD, before the end of the year. The new token will be native to the Solana blockchain and fully integrated across Jupiter’s gr…
· Insights & Views
- Crypto Advocates Push Back Against Wall Street Lobbying Over Stablecoin Rewards
Stand With Crypto, a pro-crypto organization founded by Coinbase, has mobilized its 2.7 million members to counter Wall Street banks’ lobbying efforts targeting the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Rebounds as Gold Surges Amid Rate-Cut Hopes and Market Volatility
Bitcoin (BTC) regained momentum on Wednesday, rebounding from a sharp dip to $120,000 and trading around $123,500 — up 1.5% over the past 24 hours. The world’s largest cryptocurrency continues to show resilience despi…
· Investing
- Fed Governor Miran’s Dovish Shift Signals Potential Boost for Crypto Markets
Federal Reserve Governor Miran delivered a notable policy shift during his address at the Managed Funds Association’s Policy Outlook 2025 in New York on October 7. He reiterated that the neutral rate — the interest le…
· Regulation
- Crypto Market Crashes as Bitcoin and Altcoins Face Heavy Liquidations
The crypto market faced a sharp downturn on Wednesday, with the global market cap dropping over 2.5% to $4.1 trillion. The Crypto Market Fear & Greed Index also reflected weakening sentiment, sliding from 70 to 60 in …
· Investing
- Trump-Linked TRUMP Token Seeks $200M Boost Amid Market Struggles
The startup behind the TRUMP token, Fight Fight Fight LLC, is reportedly preparing to raise at least $200 million to create a digital-asset treasury (DAT) aimed at purchasing and stabilizing the token’s market price. …
· Insights & Views
- Dogecoin Faces 8% Drop as Whales Sell Off at $0.27 Resistance — Key Support Holds Near $0.25
Dogecoin (DOGE) slipped 8% in Tuesday’s volatile session as whales unloaded large holdings into the $0.27 resistance zone. Despite a sharp sell-off, the meme coin found renewed strength near $0.25, suggesting potentia…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Faces Pressure as Gold Surges Past $4,000 Amid Strong Dollar Rally
Bitcoin (BTC) has slipped 2.4% to $121,340 over the past 24 hours after failing to sustain momentum above $126,000 earlier this week, according to CoinDesk data. The CoinDesk 20 Index also dropped over 4% to 4,186 poi…
· Investing
- HBAR Near Breakout Zone but Investor Hesitation Threatens Momentum
Hedera’s native token, HBAR, is on the verge of a crucial breakout after weeks of consolidation, yet investor caution may dampen its rally. The altcoin’s recent surge has brought it close to breaching a key three-mont…
· Insights & Views
- GraniteShares Eyes Bold 3X Leveraged Crypto ETFs Amid Market Optimism
GraniteShares is gearing up to launch a new lineup of 3X leveraged cryptocurrency ETFs tied to major digital assets including XRP, Solana, Ethereum, and Bitcoin. These high-risk investment products would allow traders…
· Investing
- ASTER Price Analysis: Whales Accumulate as Bullish Signals Strengthen
ASTER’s recent listing on Binance has reignited market interest, propelling the token back into focus. After a short pullback below $2 following rapid gains, ASTER remains only about 17% below its all-time high, signa…
· Investing
- CEA Industries Becomes Largest Corporate Holder of BNB as Token Hits Record High
CEA Industries (Nasdaq: BNC) has cemented its position as the largest corporate holder of Binance Coin (BNB), announcing that it now owns 480,000 BNB valued at approximately $585.5 million. The company’s total investm…
· Investing
- Peter Brandt Warns XRP Could Drop to $2.2 Amid Market Weakness
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has issued a fresh bearish outlook on XRP, predicting a possible price fall to $2.22163 if the cryptocurrency closes below $2.68743. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Brandt highlig…
· People
- Peter Schiff Predicts Gold Surge to $4,000 as Bitcoin Retreats from Record Highs
The long-standing debate between gold and Bitcoin has flared up again as economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff warns that the crypto market may soon face a sharp correction. Schiff, known for his bearish stance on …
· People
- Ethereum Nears $5,000 as Bulls Face Key Resistance Levels
Ethereum (ETH) is currently trading just below the $4,700 mark after a strong surge that has reignited optimism across the cryptocurrency market. However, before ETH can realistically challenge the long-awaited $5,000…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Struggles to Hold Above $123,000 as Momentum Fades
Bitcoin’s recent surge appears to be losing steam, with the leading cryptocurrency finding it difficult to sustain momentum above the $123,000 mark. After breaking out of the $113,000–$115,000 consolidation range, BTC…
· Investing
- SEC Pushes for “Innovation Exemption” to Boost U.S. Crypto Development Amid Shutdown
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working toward establishing an “innovation exemption” to support companies developing digital assets and other emerging technologies within the United States. SEC C…
· Regulation
- IREN’s $875M Convertible Debt Offering Highlights Soaring AI Infrastructure Demand
High-performance computing firm IREN (NASDAQ: IREN) saw its stock fall 6% in post-market trading Tuesday after announcing plans for a $875 million convertible debt offering, underscoring the intense investor focus on …
· Investing
- Nick Szabo Highlights Core Issue with Ethereum’s Valuation and Price Disconnect
Nick Szabo, the renowned computer scientist and cryptographer who pioneered the concept of smart contracts, has raised concerns about Ethereum’s valuation model. According to Szabo, a “fundamental problem” lies in the…
· Insights & Views
- Fasset Secures Malaysia Banking License to Launch World’s First Stablecoin-Based Islamic Digital Bank
Fasset, a global digital asset investment platform, has received a provisional banking license in Malaysia, marking a major milestone toward launching what it calls the world’s first stablecoin-powered Islamic digital…
· Business
- Star Xu Responds to OKX Loyalty Crisis Amid Growing Community Criticism
Trouble appears to be brewing inside OKX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. This time, the backlash doesn’t come from regulators or competitors but from its own community. The controversy highlights…
· People
- Bitcoin Eyes $130K as Exchange Outflows Signal Renewed Accumulation
Bitcoin started October on a strong note, gaining nearly 9% week-on-week and holding above $124,000 despite a mild pullback from its recent all-time high. The rally isn’t driven by hype alone — on-chain data shows bot…
· Investing
- India to Launch RBI-Backed Digital Currency for Safer, Faster Transactions
India is preparing to launch its own digital currency, backed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), to enable seamless and secure digital transactions. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal announced the …
· Regulation
- How the GENIUS Act’s Stablecoin Ban Created a Profitable Loophole for Exchanges
The GENIUS Act’s restriction on stablecoin issuers paying interest directly to holders was meant to prevent competition with traditional banks. However, it has unintentionally created a lucrative opportunity for crypt…
· Insights & Views
- BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF Nears $100B Milestone, Becomes Firm’s Most Profitable Fund
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is on the verge of making financial history, standing just shy of the $100 billion assets under management (AUM) mark — less than two years after its debut. According to Bloomb…
· Investing
- Solana Price Builds Toward $300 as Institutional Demand Strengthens
Solana (SOL) has regained bullish momentum, rising 3.57% in a day and reclaiming strong technical footing amid growing institutional interest. The cryptocurrency is trading at $236.46, holding firmly above its ascendi…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High Amid U.S. Government Shutdown Uncertainty
Bitcoin has once again set a new all-time high (ATH), surpassing $126,000, as traders continue to bet on the cryptocurrency amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. According to TradingView data, BTC climbed more th…
· Investing
- Wall Street Divided on Figure’s Blockchain Lending Ambitions
Two major Wall Street investment banks have issued contrasting opinions on newly public fintech firm Figure (FIGR), as it expands its blockchain-based lending and capital markets platform beyond home equity lines of c…
· Investing
- ARK Invest Expands into Tokenization with Stake in Securitize
ARK Invest, the renowned asset management firm led by Cathie Wood, is strengthening its position in the blockchain sector by investing in Securitize, a leading tokenization platform. The move comes as the financial wo…
· Investing
- Zac Prince Returns to Crypto as Galaxy Digital Launches Galaxy One
Zac Prince, former CEO and co-founder of the defunct crypto lender BlockFi, has reemerged in the digital asset industry as the head of Galaxy Digital’s latest venture — Galaxy One. This move marks Prince’s return to l…
· Business
- Stellar Lumens (XLM) Gains Momentum as Institutional Traders Drive Price Above $0.41
Stellar Lumens (XLM) surged 3% within a 23-hour period ending October 6, climbing from $0.40 to $0.41 amid a significant spike in institutional activity exceeding 71 million tokens. The price rebound from $0.39 marks …
· Investing
- HBAR Price Surges 3% as Market Optimism Builds Amid U.S. Government Shutdown Concerns
Hedera Hashgraph’s native token, HBAR, showcased strong bullish momentum between October 5 and 6, climbing from $0.22 to $0.23 within a 24-hour period. The cryptocurrency’s intraday volatility reached 5.47%, highlight…
· Investing