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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
- Polkadot’s pUSD Stablecoin Faces Skepticism Amid Hopes for DeFi Growth
Polkadot (DOT) is preparing to launch its new stablecoin, pUSD, under the RFC-155 proposal, with the community presenting it as a pivotal step to strengthen DeFi adoption, reduce reliance on USDT and USDC, and foster …
· Business
- Coinbase’s Risk Model Exposes Users Amid Data Breach and Lawsuits
Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has long been viewed as a secure and trusted gateway for digital assets. Positioned as a blue-chip exchange distinct from offshore rivals, it…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin’s Struggle Around $110K: Weak Recovery Signals More Downside Risk
Bitcoin price action has stirred fresh debate after attempting a bounce near $109,000, sparking speculation of a push back toward $110,000. However, this recovery effort looks fragile and lacks the conviction needed f…
· Investing
- Ethereum Battles to Hold $4,000 as Bulls Defend Key Support
Ethereum (ETH) has reclaimed the $4,000 level after a sharp pullback, but the fight to maintain this crucial threshold remains intense. The cryptocurrency bounced back from its 100-day EMA near $3,800 following a stee…
· Investing
- Cardano Upgrades Could Drive ADA Toward $3 by 2027
Cardano’s native token ADA faces a decisive few years as major upgrades like Project Acropolis, Hydra adoption, and Ouroboros Leios roll out. These milestones may reshape Cardano’s technical narrative, with potential …
· Investing
- Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Face $1.7B Outflows as Market Volatility Grows
Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States saw a sharp reversal last week, recording over $1.7 billion in net outflows. The downturn came as both cryptocurrencies endured price decline…
· Insights & Views
- Aster Price Drops Despite CZ Backing as Traders Rotate to Rivals
Aster (ASTER), the native token powering the decentralized perpetuals exchange launched earlier this September, has faced a sharp correction. In the past 24 hours alone, ASTER slid by 8%, trading at $1.87. This marks …
· Investing
- Hyperliquid Launches Hypurr NFTs on HyperEVM Amid Token Volatility
Hyperliquid (HYPE), a leading decentralized exchange (DEX), has introduced a new community-focused initiative with the rollout of its Hypurr NFT collection. The project aims to strengthen user sentiment as the network…
· Insights & Views
- ChinaAMC Launches Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum Amid Regulatory Caution
China Asset Management Company (ChinaAMC), one of China’s largest fund managers with over $400 billion in assets under management, has officially entered the tokenization market by launching a blockchain-based money m…
· Business
- Mike Novogratz Admits Doubts About XRP but Praises Its Strong Community
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz recently reflected on his changing views of XRP during a discussion with podcaster Kyle Chasse. The well-known investor admitted that he initially believed Ripple’s legal battle with …
· People
- Bitcoin Treasuries Enter New Era with Strive-Semler Merger
The digital asset treasury (DAT) market has reached a turning point after Strive (ASST) announced an all-stock deal to acquire Semler Scientific (SMLR), marking the first-ever merger of two publicly traded bitcoin tre…
· Business
- Gold vs. Bitcoin: Schiff Criticizes Saylor as Analysts Watch $112K BTC Level
Bitcoin’s price trajectory is drawing comparisons to gold’s early 2000s bull run, with analysts pointing to $112,000 as the key breakout level. CoinDesk Senior Analyst James van Straten noted that bitcoin’s market str…
· Investing
- PI Network Token Faces Renewed Downside Risks Amid Weak Momentum
PI Network’s native token, PI, has been trading under pressure after plunging to an all-time low of $0.1842 on September 22. Since then, the cryptocurrency has moved sideways within a tight horizontal channel, holding…
· Investing
- Vitalik Buterin Slams EU’s Chat Control Regulation as Threat to Digital Privacy
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has strongly criticized the European Union’s proposed Chat Control regulation, warning that it would endanger digital privacy and security. The regulation, officially called the Reg…
· People
- Digital Asset Treasury Firms Could Become Blockchain Economic Engines
Crypto treasury firms, also known as digital asset treasury (DAT) firms, are emerging as more than just speculative vehicles for token accumulation. According to Syncracy Capital co-founder Ryan Watkins, these publicl…
· People
- Strive Asset Management Acquires Semler Scientific in Historic Bitcoin Treasury Merger
Strive Asset Management (ASST) has announced its acquisition of Semler Scientific (SMLR) in an all-stock transaction, marking the first-ever merger between two Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) holding bitcoin. The comb…
· Business
- James Wynn Returns With High-Stakes Leveraged Bet on ASTER Token
James Wynn, the pseudonymous crypto trader known for his billion-dollar bitcoin position earlier this year, has resurfaced with another bold move. This time, Wynn is taking a leveraged position on ASTER, the native to…
· People
- Bitcoin Faces Third-Worst Week of 2025 as Key Levels Come Under Pressure
Bitcoin (BTC) closed the week at $109,676.05, marking a 5% decline — its third-worst weekly performance this year. The dip capped off September with a flat finish and left the third quarter up just 1%, consistent with…
· Insights & Views
- Dogecoin ETF Debut Sparks Investor Frenzy and Price Rally Hopes
The Dogecoin ecosystem is experiencing a surge of new investor interest following the launch of the first U.S. Dogecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Rex-Osprey DOGE ETF made its trading debut last week with remarka…
· Investing
- Crypto Market Crash: Key Altcoins to Watch This Weekend
The cryptocurrency market has taken another sharp downturn in the past 24 hours, intensifying the week’s bearish sentiment. Bitcoin and altcoins alike have faced heavy losses, pushing traders to focus on tokens with e…
· Investing
- Gaia’s Decentralized AI Redefines Data Sovereignty and User Control
Artificial intelligence is now integrated into nearly every consumer technology, with platforms like ChatGPT, Apple Intelligence, and Google Gemini handling everything from search to reminders. However, most of this p…
· Technology
- MYX Finance Shows Signs of Recovery Despite Heavy Decline
MYX Finance has faced intense selling pressure, plunging nearly 48% from its recent highs and slipping below $10. The altcoin is now trading around $9.03, just above its crucial support level of $8.90. While the broad…
· Insights & Views
- Nigel Farage’s Reform UK Surges Ahead With Pro-Crypto Agenda
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has become the leading political force in Britain, marking a dramatic shift away from the country’s traditional two-party system. With the next general election scheduled for 2029, Reform UK i…
· People
- Ethereum Whale Moves $785 Million After Eight Years of Dormancy
Ethereum (ETH) has seen unusual on-chain activity just days after slipping below the crucial $4,000 level. Two long-dormant Ethereum wallets, inactive for over eight years, suddenly reawakened and moved massive holdin…
· Investing
- Ripple USD (RLUSD) Listed on Bybit as Trading Volume and Adoption Surge
Ripple’s regulated stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), has officially launched on the Bybit exchange, expanding its accessibility to millions of global traders. Bybit users can now trade RLUSD against Tether (USDT), while…
· Investing
- Cardano Faces Death Cross as Market Crash Triggers $855M Liquidations
Cardano (ADA) has entered a bearish phase after forming a death cross on the four-hour chart, a technical pattern that occurs when a short-term moving average dips below a long-term moving average. This signal reflect…
· Investing
- Jason Calacanis Urges Investors to Buy Bitcoin Directly, Not MicroStrategy Stock
Prominent tech investor Jason Calacanis, best known as an early backer of Uber, has once again warned investors against buying MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock as a proxy for Bitcoin exposure. Instead, he recommends that in…
· Insights & Views
- UN Embraces Blockchain to Transform Pension System and Digital Identity Verification
The United Nations is turning to blockchain technology to modernize its pension system, with a recent study highlighting blockchain as the “ultimate technology for digital identity verification.” This innovation is no…
· Technology
- Crypto Market Rebounds as Inflation Data Eases, Sentiment Remains Cautious
Bitcoin (BTC) and major altcoins saw a modest rebound on Friday, with Bitcoin trading at $109,279.53, briefly climbing back above the $110,000 mark. Ethereum (ETH) outperformed, gaining 3.8% to cross $4,000 at $4,016.…
· Insights & Views
- SoftBank and Ark Invest in Talks to Back Tether’s $20B Fundraising Round
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, is reportedly in early-stage discussions with major investment firms SoftBank and Ark Invest for a new funding round. According to Bloomberg, the company is s…
· Business
- Avalanche’s AVAX Slides 18% in a Week Despite Institutional Push
Avalanche’s native cryptocurrency, AVAX, has seen a sharp decline, dropping 8% in the past 24 hours to $27.72, extending a weeklong slide that erased nearly 18% of its value. The selloff mirrors the broader weakness i…
· Investing
- Baby Shark Token Crashes 90% After Pinkfong Disavows Unauthorized Launch
A new memecoin themed after the viral children’s hit Baby Shark suffered a dramatic collapse, plunging more than 90% in value after the brand’s official owner, Pinkfong Co., declared it had no connection to the token.
· Investing
- Riot Platforms Gains Wall Street Upgrades Amid Shift to AI and Cloud Growth
Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT) secured back-to-back analyst upgrades on Friday as JPMorgan and Citigroup boosted their outlooks for the bitcoin mining company. Both firms cited the evolving economics of crypto mining a…
· Business
- Texas Brothers Charged in $8M Cryptocurrency Kidnapping of Minnesota Family
Two Texas brothers have been charged with federal crimes after allegedly kidnapping a Minnesota family and forcing them to hand over $8 million in cryptocurrency. The violent incident has sparked national concern as c…
· Regulation
- Google Invests $3 Billion in Cipher Mining to Power AI Infrastructure
Google has taken a bold step into the intersection of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence by acquiring a 5.4% stake in Bitcoin mining company Cipher Mining. The deal, announced Thursday, includes a massive $3 b…
· Business
- Sony Bank Launches BlockBloom to Drive Web3 and Blockchain Innovation
Sony Bank has officially established BlockBloom Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary focused on advancing Web3 services, digital assets, and blockchain infrastructure. Announced on Thursday, this move follows strategic pla…
· Business
- Peter Schiff Warns of Crypto “Ice Age” as Bitcoin and Ethereum Plunge
Gold advocate and long-time crypto critic Peter Schiff has issued a dire warning, claiming the digital asset market is heading not for another “crypto winter,” but a full-blown “crypto ice age.” According to Schiff, t…
· People
- KuCoin Appeals $19M FINTRAC Penalty Over Compliance Violations in Canada
KuCoin, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is challenging a significant enforcement action brought by the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC). The regulator imposed…
· Regulation
- Crypto Market Crash: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Lead $1.1B Liquidation Wipeout
The cryptocurrency market faced a sharp downturn Thursday, with major tokens tumbling in U.S. afternoon trading. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $109,000, marking its weakest level in nearly a month after briefly holding …
· Investing
- Citi Projects Stablecoin Market to Reach Up to $4 Trillion by 2030
The global stablecoin market is expanding at a faster pace than anticipated, with issuance volumes climbing from around $200 billion at the start of 2025 to $280 billion as of this week, according to a new report from…
· Investing