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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
- 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
- Keyrock Report Shows Onchain Asset Management Surging in 2025
Onchain asset management is experiencing a record-breaking year, according to a new report from crypto trading firm Keyrock. The company revealed that assets under management (AUM) in the sector have soared 118% in 20…
· Investing
- US GDP Growth Sparks Market Skepticism as Crypto and Stocks Decline
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released a surprising GDP report for Q2 2025, showing 3.8% growth following a rough first quarter. While the data should point to a stronger economy, both crypto and traditiona…
· Investing
- INTERPOL and Eurojust Crack Down on Global Crypto Crime, Seizing Over $550M
International law enforcement agencies have achieved major victories against crypto-related crime, highlighting the growing effectiveness of global cooperation in combating fraud, scams, and money laundering.
· Regulation
- Quantum Computing and the Future of Bitcoin Security
The rise of quantum computing is fueling debate across the crypto community, with many asking whether Bitcoin’s cryptography could one day be broken. IBM’s latest roadmap offers both progress and concern, highlighting…
· Insights & Views
- XRP’s Breakthrough Year: From Legal Clarity to Global Expansion
In 2025, XRP has transformed from years of regulatory uncertainty into one of the most legitimized and institutionally recognized digital assets. Ripple’s settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (S…
· Insights & Views
- Vietnam Pushes Crypto Hub Ambitions with Binance and Bybit Talks
Vietnam is taking bold steps to position itself as a major crypto hub in Asia. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh recently met with Binance CEO Richard Teng in the UAE, urging the exchange to set up a local headqua…
· Regulation
- GSR Expands Into Crypto ETFs With Treasury and Staking Proposals
GSR, a leading digital assets and market-making firm, has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on companies holding c…
· Regulation
- Australia Proposes New Crypto Licensing Rules Under ASIC Oversight
Australia’s Treasury has introduced a draft proposal that could reshape the country’s cryptocurrency industry by requiring digital asset firms to obtain financial service licenses. The move aims to bring crypto compan…
· Regulation
- Naver Set to Acquire Upbit Operator Dunamu in Landmark Deal
South Korea’s crypto landscape is witnessing a major shake-up as internet giant Naver is reportedly preparing to acquire Upbit, one of the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. According to local reports, the ac…
· Business
- Circle Tests Reversible Transactions as Stablecoin Adoption Pushes Toward Mainstream Finance
Circle, the company behind the popular USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin, is reportedly testing a controversial feature that could allow reversible cryptocurrency transactions. According to the Financial Times, the new “refu…
· Insights & Views
- Crypto Dad Highlights SEC-CFTC Roundtable on Unified Regulatory Oversight
Christopher Giancarlo, better known as “Crypto Dad” and a former CFTC Chairman, has turned the spotlight on the highly anticipated joint roundtable between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Com…
· People
- Real World Asset Tokenization Gains Institutional Momentum Amid Market Growth
The tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) is rapidly gaining traction, sparking debate over whether it represents the future of finance or a speculative bubble. Market analyst Michael Van de Poppe believes RWAs cou…
· Insights & Views
- Coinbase Listing Sparks Rallies for Centrifuge (CFG) and TROLL
Coinbase has once again proven its influence in the crypto market by fueling rallies for two newly listed altcoins, Centrifuge (CFG) and TROLL. The exchange announced that spot trading for both assets would open tomor…
· Investing
- Ohio Lawmaker Pushes Bill to Block AI Personhood
Ohio Congressman Thaddeus Claggett has introduced House Bill 469, a proposal designed to prevent artificial intelligence from ever achieving legal personhood in the state. While some corporations in the U.S. are legal…
· Regulation
- Ethereum Price Rangebound Amid Accumulation and Long-Term Holder Selling
Ethereum (ETH) continues to face choppy market conditions as opposing forces keep its price locked within a tight range. Despite heavy investor interest and record accumulation, the altcoin leader has struggled to sus…
· Investing
- Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Surges Past Raydium After $11M Mint, Hits $741M Supply
Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, has taken another major step in the stablecoin market, surpassing Solana’s Raydium following an $11 million mint. The move highlights Ripple’s active approach to managing RLUSD’s…
· Investing
- XRP Pullback Below $3 Signals Potential Bull Trap as Bollinger Bands Hold Strong
XRP’s recent dip below the psychological $3 mark has sparked fears among traders, with the token plunging to $2.70 after a sharp market sell-off that triggered $1.6 billion in liquidations within 24 hours. Despite the…
· Investing
- Global Crypto Millionaires Surge to 241,700 as Bitcoin Drives Wealth Creation
The global population of crypto millionaires has skyrocketed to 241,700 in 2025, marking a 40% increase over the past year, according to the latest Crypto Wealth Report from Henley & Partners. The surge coincides with…
· Investing
- FTT Token Surges After SBF’s Surprise Social Media Post Despite Jail Time
Convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) unexpectedly resurfaced on social media this week, sparking chaos in the crypto markets. A single “gm” post from his X account—despite SBF being in prison—sent the defunct…
· Investing
- Gold’s Rally Leaves Bitcoin Struggling for Momentum Amid Market Shifts
Gold and Bitcoin, often viewed as alternative assets and hedges against inflation, are showing very different performances in the current market cycle. Despite sharing similar bullish drivers — including looser moneta…
· Investing
- Merchant Bankers Launches Bitcoin Real Estate Settlement Service to Attract Overseas Investors
Japanese investment firm Merchant Bankers (MBK Co., Ltd.) announced on September 22 the launch of a Bitcoin-based real estate settlement service, aimed at streamlining cross-border property transactions for internatio…
· Business
- Peter Brandt Urges Gen Z to Hedge Inflation with Bitcoin and Balanced Portfolio
Veteran trader Peter Brandt, with over 50 years of market experience, has shared investment advice aimed at Generation Z, emphasizing Bitcoin’s role as a hedge against inflation. On his X account, Brandt recommended a…
· Insights & Views
- Morgan Stanley to Launch Retail Crypto Trading on E*Trade by 2026
Morgan Stanley is set to become one of the first major Wall Street institutions to offer cryptocurrency trading directly to retail customers through its E*Trade platform. The bank confirmed on September 23 that it wil…
· Investing
- Tether Eyes $15–20 Billion Capital Raise, Potential $500 Billion Valuation
Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, is reportedly preparing for a major funding round that could reshape its position in the global crypto and fintech landscape. CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed …
· Business
- CFTC Proposal Could Let Stablecoins Power US Derivatives Trading
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has unveiled a proposal to integrate stablecoins as collateral in US derivatives markets, a move that could dramatically expand access for retail traders. Announced by C…
· Regulation
- Can SWIFT Realistically Adopt Ripple’s XRP Ledger?
Speculation about SWIFT integrating Ripple’s XRP Ledger (XRPL) for cross-border payments has surged, but the reality is more complex. As of September 2025, SWIFT has run trials with distributed ledger technologies, in…
· Insights & Views
- FTX Trust Sues Genesis Digital to Recover $1.15B in Fraudulent Transfers
FTX Trust has launched a lawsuit against Genesis Digital, a former partner of the collapsed FTX exchange, seeking to recover $1.15 billion in allegedly fraudulent transfers. The claim argues that these transactions, d…
· Regulation
- Bitget Expands Onchain Trading With Multi-Chain Support and AI Signals
Bitget, the world’s leading Universal Exchange (UEX), has rolled out a major upgrade to Bitget Onchain, giving users seamless access to millions of tokens across top blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, BSC, and Ba…
· Business
- Kazakhstan to Launch Evo Stablecoin Backed by Tenge with Solana and Mastercard
Kazakhstan is preparing to launch Evo (KZTE), a new stablecoin pegged to its national currency, the tenge. The project is backed by major partners including Solana, Mastercard, Intebix exchange, Eurasian Bank, and loc…
· Regulation
- Dogecoin Holds Strong at 50 EMA, Eyes Recovery Toward $0.32
Dogecoin (DOGE) is trading near $0.23 after retreating from resistance around $0.30, but the technical outlook still suggests room for recovery. Despite the recent pullback, DOGE found support at the 50-day Exponentia…
· Investing
- Ethereum Risks Losing $4,000 as Bearish Pressure Mounts
Ethereum (ETH) is facing a sharp downturn, with prices slipping to around $4,185, down over 5% in the latest session. After weeks of consolidation, traders had expected volatility, but the breakdown from the symmetric…
· Investing
- OranjeBTC to Go Public in Brazil with $400M Bitcoin Treasury
OranjeBTC, a bitcoin-focused company in Latin America, is preparing to go public on Brazil’s B3 exchange in early October. The firm, which holds over $400 million in bitcoin reserves, will become the largest publicly …
· Business
- ZeroHash Secures $104M Series D-2 Funding, Hits $1B Valuation
ZeroHash, a leading crypto and stablecoin infrastructure provider, has raised $104 million in a Series D-2 round led by Interactive Brokers (IBKR), pushing its valuation to $1 billion. The round also saw participation…
· Insights & Views
- Y Combinator, Coinbase, and Base Launch “Fintech 3.0” Push
Y Combinator, the Silicon Valley incubator known for backing startups like Airbnb, Coinbase, and Stripe, has partnered with Base and Coinbase Ventures to foster the next wave of “Fintech 3.0” companies. According to a…
· Business
- Anthony Scaramucci Backs Avalanche as Enterprise Blockchain Leader
Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and former White House communications director, has reinforced his confidence in digital assets by investing in Avalanche (AVAX). With a background spanning law, bankin…
· Insights & Views
- Sygnia Warns Investors on Bitcoin ETF Overexposure
South Africa’s Sygnia Ltd., a $20 billion asset manager, has urged investors to limit their Bitcoin exposure despite strong inflows into its newly launched Bitcoin ETF. The firm introduced the Sygnia Life Bitcoin Plus…
· Insights & Views
- SEC Urged to Act on Trump’s Order Allowing Crypto in 401(k) Plans
Nine members of the House Financial Services Committee are pressing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to swiftly implement President Donald Trump’s August 7 executive order that could open the door for Amer…
· Regulation