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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
- Bitcoin’s Calm Signals Strength, Says Michael Saylor
Bitcoin’s recent low volatility is a bullish signal, not a weakness, according to Strategy (MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor. Speaking on Natalie Brunell’s Coin Stories podcast, Saylor said the market is consol…
· People
- Dogecoin Price Surge Fuels $1 Prediction as Institutions Accumulate
Dogecoin (DOGE) has staged an impressive rally, climbing 13.9% in the past 24 hours and 38% over the last week, pushing the price to $0.2963. This marks the highest level since January and brings the leading meme coin…
· Investing
- CFTC Expands Digital Asset Oversight with New GMAC Appointments
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced new appointments to its Global Markets Advisory Committee (GMAC) and subcommittees on September 19, signaling a stronger focus on digital asset oversight. The …
· Regulation
- Whales Accumulate Chainlink, Cronos, and Toncoin Amid Market Rebound
Crypto whales are ramping up their accumulation of key altcoins, signaling renewed confidence in the market. Chainlink (LINK), Cronos (CRO), and Toncoin (TON) have all seen increased large-holder activity, potentially…
· Insights & Views
- Trust Wallet Token Price Rally Stalls After Hitting Target
Trust Wallet Token (TWT) recently surged to $1.33 before correcting to around $1.10, still holding a strong 37% gain in the past 24 hours. While many linked the rally to Binance founder CZ’s tweet, technicals suggest …
· Insights & Views
- Tether’s Uruguay Bitcoin Mining Faces Major Setback Amid Energy Dispute
Tether’s ambitious Bitcoin mining expansion in Uruguay has hit a critical roadblock after the state electricity provider UTE suspended supply in late July. The halt came over unpaid bills totaling nearly $5 million, f…
· Business
- Ethereum Fusaka Upgrade: Smart Strategy for New Investors
Ethereum developers have confirmed December 3, 2025, as the official date for the long-awaited Fusaka upgrade. This milestone aims to boost scalability and cut costs, making Ethereum more efficient for users and devel…
· Technology
- X Exposes Crypto Scam Bribery Scheme Targeting Social Media Platforms
Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has uncovered a major bribery scheme tied to cryptocurrency scams. According to the company, suspended accounts engaged in crypto fraud attempted to rega…
· Insights & Views
- Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin OGs Driving Current Selling Pressure
Bitcoin strategist and MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor believes long-time holders, often referred to as Bitcoin OGs, are behind the recent selling pressure in the crypto market. Speaking on a podcast, Saylor n…
· People
- XRP Surges 762% in Exchange Inflows After First U.S. ETF Launch
XRP made headlines this week as it debuted its first-ever U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF), fueling a dramatic surge in market activity. Data from CryptoQuant revealed that on September 18, 2025—the day the ETF went li…
· Insights & Views
- FTX Creditors to Receive $1.6 Billion in Third Major Payout
FTX’s bankruptcy estate will release $1.6 billion to creditors on September 30, marking the third major distribution since the crypto exchange collapsed nearly three years ago. The FTX Recovery Trust, which oversees t…
· Investing
- Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expiry Signals Volatility Ahead
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) traders should brace for volatility today as over $4.3 billion worth of crypto options are set to expire on Deribit. This includes $3.5 billion in Bitcoin contracts and $806.7 million …
· Investing
- Upbit Lists Four New Altcoins: ETHFI, RESOLV, INIT, and SPK
South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, has officially listed four new altcoins today—Ether.fi (ETHFI), Resolv (RESOLV), Initia (INIT), and Spark (SPK). Trading support for the tokens launched at 15:00 K…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Price Eyes $0.30 as ETF Listing Sparks Market Momentum
Dogecoin (DOGE) is trading at $0.282 on the weekly chart, and for the first time in a while, its rally is not driven by memes but by institutional interest. The upcoming launch of the REX Osprey Dogecoin ETF (DOJE) ma…
· Investing
- Coinbase Launches High-Yield USDC DeFi Lending Option
Coinbase has introduced a new feature that allows users to earn higher yields on USD Coin (USDC) by lending through decentralized finance (DeFi). The program, which leverages the Morpho protocol and runs on Coinbase’s…
· Business
- Cardano Price Surges as Bulls Target Breakout Above $0.92
Cardano’s ADA has gained over 12% in the past three days, climbing toward a key resistance level at $0.92 that has limited its upside since mid-August. The rally is supported by on-chain metrics showing that short-ter…
· Insights & Views
- Canada Seizes $40M in Largest Crypto Crackdown Against TradeOgre
Canadian police have carried out the country’s largest-ever cryptocurrency seizure, confiscating over $40 million from the crypto exchange TradeOgre. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), investigator…
· Regulation
- XRP Trading Strategy: How to Target Long-Term Gains and Short-Term Swings
XRP has spent months trading in a narrow range between $2.60 and $3.40, hovering around $3.00–3.10 throughout September 2025. With support at $2.70–2.80 and resistance at $3.30–3.70, the altcoin is consolidating, sett…
· Investing
- Crypto’s Silence on Free Speech Amid Charlie Kirk’s Murder and Trump’s Crackdowns
The cryptocurrency industry, once vocal about defending free speech, is now facing criticism for its silence. Following the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk last week, President Trump launched a wave of mass firings targ…
· Regulation
- Crypto Whales Target EIGEN, AVNT, and KMNO After Fed Rate Cut
Altcoins have surged into the spotlight as crypto whales ramp up accumulation following the Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point rate cut. With more easing expected, major players are positioning in select tokens, signali…
· Investing
- Solmate Launches in UAE as Analysts Eye Solana’s $238 Pivot
Marco Santori, former Kraken CLO, announced the launch of Solmate, a new Solana infrastructure company in the UAE, where he will serve as CEO. Santori said Solmate is aligned with the Solana Foundation, backed by UAE …
· Investing
- PayPal Expands PYUSD Stablecoin to Nine More Blockchains via LayerZero
PayPal’s U.S. dollar stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), is expanding its reach beyond its original networks through a new integration with interoperability protocol LayerZero. Originally issued by Paxos and supported on …
· Business
- Bitcoin Mining Stocks Surge as Investors Bet on Year-End Rally
Bitcoin mining stocks are seeing renewed momentum after months of lagging behind companies shifting toward high-performance computing and artificial intelligence. Shares of pure-play miners such as MARA Holdings (MARA…
· Investing
- Binance Faces Scrutiny Amid Trump Administration’s Softer Stance
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, remains entangled in a $4.3 billion U.S. enforcement settlement even as political pressure grows over reports of a softened approach under the Trump administration. The se…
· Regulation
- Chainlink (LINK) Surges 6% as Altcoins Rally and Institutional Adoption Grows
Chainlink’s native token, LINK, jumped 6% in the past 24 hours, climbing above $24.50 on Thursday as altcoins outperformed Bitcoin in a broad crypto market rally. The surge comes amid growing anticipation that the U.S…
· Investing
- Ethereum Price Targets $5,430 as Selling Pressure Hits Six-Month Low
Ethereum is showing strong momentum after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25%. While most markets reacted modestly, ETH gained around 2.2% in the past 24 hours and is now trading above $4,600. Technic…
· Investing
- CZ Issues Critical Warning on North Korean Hackers Targeting Crypto Users
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has issued a major security alert to the crypto community, warning about the sophisticated tactics used by North Korean hackers. Taking to his X account, CZ described these cybercri…
· People
- Bitcoin and Major Cryptos Rally After Fed Rate Cut, Eye New Highs
Bitcoin and other leading cryptocurrencies resumed their upward momentum following the Federal Reserve’s 25 basis point rate cut to 4% on Wednesday. Analysts had predicted a slow grind higher, and bitcoin quickly surg…
· Investing
- BDACS Launches KRW1, Korea’s First Fully Backed Stablecoin
BDACS has officially launched KRW1, a South Korean won-backed stablecoin, following the successful completion of a proof of concept that validated its technical readiness. Each KRW1 token is fully collateralized with …
· Business
- DBS, Franklin Templeton, and Ripple Launch Tokenised Fund and Stablecoin Services
DBS Group has joined forces with U.S. asset manager Franklin Templeton and blockchain firm Ripple to expand tokenised finance for accredited and institutional investors. The collaboration introduces trading and lendin…
· Business
- SOMI Price Eyes Breakout as Smart Money Returns
SOMI is trading near $1.30, gaining almost 5% in the last 24 hours and 10% over the week. Despite these gains, the token remains volatile, showing sharp rebounds and corrections in short windows. Just yesterday, Somni…
· Investing
- SEC Approves Generic Listing Standards for Crypto ETFs, Opening Door for XRP and Altcoin Funds
In a landmark move, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved generic listing standards for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This change eliminates the need for case-by-case approvals,…
· Regulation
- Solana Sees $1.91B Commitment on CME Ahead of SOL Options Launch
Solana’s recent bullish momentum hit a pause with a sudden market downturn, yet investor confidence remains strong. Despite today’s pullback, institutional and retail traders continue to show optimism toward Solana’s …
· Investing
- MoneyGram Launches Stablecoin-Powered App in Colombia
MoneyGram, the global leader in money transfers, has rolled out a revamped mobile app built on blockchain technology and U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins. The company announced that customers in Colombia, where it opera…
· Business
- XRP Gains Wall Street Momentum With ETFs and CME Options Launch
XRP is drawing fresh attention from traditional finance as new investment products emerge across securities and derivatives markets. The token, trading at around $3.02 according to CoinDesk Data, is set to reach U.S. …
· Investing
- Bullish Earnings Beat Expectations, Stock Rises on Strong Momentum
Bullish (BLSH), the parent company of CoinDesk, posted a strong second-quarter earnings report, significantly outperforming analyst expectations. The crypto trading platform reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.93,…
· Investing
- Kraken Faces Senior Executive Departures Ahead of Planned U.S. IPO
Kraken, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is experiencing major leadership changes as it prepares for a potential U.S. public listing in early 2026. Four senior executives from its institutional div…
· Investing
- Federal Reserve Cuts Rates as U.S. Economy Slows, Bitcoin Reacts
The Federal Reserve has shifted back to monetary easing after ten months of holding steady, cutting its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4%-4.25%, the lowest since December 2022. Fed Chair Jerome Powell d…
· Investing
- Elizabeth Warren Questions David Sacks’ Role as Trump’s Crypto Adviser
President Donald Trump’s top crypto adviser, venture capitalist David Sacks, is facing scrutiny from lawmakers over his status as a “special government employee” (SGE). The designation allows temporary federal service…
· Regulation
- Dogecoin Price Dip Sparks Institutional Buying Ahead of ETF Launch
Dogecoin (DOGE), the largest meme cryptocurrency by market value, has slipped nearly 5% this week to around $0.26. Despite the downturn, bargain hunters and institutional investors are seizing the opportunity. Data fr…
· Investing