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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
- SwissBorg Hit by $41.5M Solana Hack via API Exploit
SwissBorg, the crypto wallet and exchange service, has confirmed a major hack targeting its Solana staking protocol, SOL Earn. The attack drained approximately $41.5 million in SOL after hackers exploited a partner AP…
· Business
- CleanCore Solutions Buys $68M in Dogecoin, Stock Surges After Hours
Microcap company CleanCore Solutions (NASDAQ: ZONE) is making headlines after announcing a massive purchase of Dogecoin (DOGE). On Monday, the firm disclosed it acquired 285,420 DOGE tokens valued at approximately $68…
· Business
- Ledger CTO Warns of Massive NPM Supply Chain Attack Targeting Crypto Wallets
Ledger’s chief technology officer, Charles Guillemet, has raised alarms over a large-scale supply chain attack involving Node Package Manager (NPM). According to Guillemet, a reputable developer’s NPM account was comp…
· Technology
- Filecoin (FIL) Shows Strong Momentum Amid Rising Crypto Market
Filecoin (FIL) posted solid gains in the past 24 hours, climbing from $2.38 to $2.44, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis. The move highlighted growing investor interest, with strong support forming be…
· Investing
- Dunamu Rumored to Launch New Blockchain “GIWA” Amid UDC 2025
Dunamu, the parent company of South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, has reportedly filed several trademark applications for a new blockchain project named GIWA. The filings, which surfaced online, feature styliz…
· Business
- Hyperliquid Eyes Stablecoin Launch as USDC Supply Surges Past Forecasts
Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid is preparing to launch its own stablecoin, aiming to reduce reliance on Circle’s USDC. Despite concerns over competition, USDC’s dominance continues to grow, with supply reaching $72…
· Investing
- MegaETH Launches USDm Stablecoin with Ethena to Power Real-Time Blockchain
MegaETH, a high-speed Ethereum scaling network branding itself as a “real-time” blockchain, has announced the launch of its native stablecoin, USDm, in collaboration with Ethena. The new digital dollar is designed to …
· Business
- Bybit Resumes Full Crypto Trading Services in India After Regulatory Approval
Bybit, the Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange, has officially resumed full trading services in India after months of regulatory challenges. The exchange paid a $1 million fine and successfully registered with the Fin…
· Business
- XRP and Solana Options Show Bullish Momentum as Bitcoin and Ethereum Face Pressure
Options data from Deribit highlights a clear split in crypto market sentiment. Traders are showing strong bullish positioning in XRP and Solana (SOL), while Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) remain under bearish pressure.
· Investing
- Dogecoin Holds Key Levels as Buyers Defend $0.21 Support
Dogecoin price action showed a controlled rise within a tight intraday range, with strong buying interest defending the $0.213–$0.214 zone and sellers consistently blocking upside momentum at $0.220–$0.221. The coin t…
· Investing
- Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings Despite Stock Decline
Metaplanet Inc (TYO:3350) announced on Monday that it purchased 136 Bitcoin worth about $15.2 million, at an average price of $111,783 per coin. The acquisition raises the Japanese hotel operator’s total Bitcoin holdi…
· Business
- HashKey Group to Launch $500M Digital Asset Treasury Fund in Hong Kong
HashKey Group, Hong Kong’s largest licensed cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the launch of its first Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) focused fund with an initial target of $500 million. The fund will follow a multi…
· Business
- Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Resigns, Uncertainty Looms Over Crypto Policy
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on September 7, citing the completion of US trade negotiations and rising dissent within his party. His decision, timed with President Donald Trump’s ex…
· People
- Chinese Fintech in Early Talks with Abu Dhabi’s Venom Foundation on Blockchain Integration
Reports from Chinese media indicate that a major Chinese financial technology firm is in preliminary discussions with the Abu Dhabi–based Venom Foundation, signaling continued interest in advanced blockchain platforms…
· Business
- Bitcoin Faces Strong Resistance as Recovery Falters
Bitcoin’s latest recovery attempt has stalled, signaling that the post-sell-off bounce may already be exhausted. After rallying to retest the $112,000 zone, BTC once again failed to break through a crucial resistance …
· Investing
- Ethereum Price Struggles as Momentum Weakens Around $4,300
Ethereum’s price has entered a consolidation phase after weeks of sharp volatility, with the token currently trading near $4,300. Despite reclaiming the $4,000 level earlier this summer, ETH is showing signs of fading…
· Investing
- Etherscan Launches Seiscan on Sei to Advance EVM Blockchain Exploration
Etherscan, the leading blockchain explorer for Ethereum, has officially launched Seiscan, a dedicated platform for Sei, the fastest and most actively used EVM-compatible blockchain. Developed by the trusted Etherscan …
· Technology
- Ripple CTO Sparks 40% PHNIX Token Surge With NFT Profile Picture
PHNIX, a token and NFT project built on the XRP Ledger, surged nearly 40% after Ripple CTO David Schwartz, known as “Joel Katz,” changed his X (Twitter) profile picture to a PHNIX NFT. The unexpected move sent traders…
· Insights & Views
- El Salvador Marks Bitcoin Day as Bukele Buys 21 BTC Amid Market Warnings
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele marked Bitcoin Day with a symbolic purchase of 21 BTC, worth about $2.33 million at current prices. The gesture commemorates September 7, 2021, when El Salvador became the first na…
· Insights & Views
- Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Dismisses Bitcoin-to-Gold Swap Rumors
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has rejected speculation that the world’s largest stablecoin issuer is selling Bitcoin (BTC) to expand its gold reserves. The rumors surfaced after analyst Clive Thompson pointed to attestatio…
· People
- Solana Accumulation Signals Bullish Momentum Above $200
Solana (SOL) is showing strong signs of bullish momentum as investors step in with heavy accumulation. Market data reveals that since the start of the month, exchange balances have dropped by 3.79 million SOL, a clear…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Record High, Squeezing Miner Profits
Bitcoin’s network difficulty has climbed to an all-time high above 136 trillion, adding fresh pressure on miners already facing shrinking revenues. The latest adjustment, recorded at block height 913,248, marked a 4% …
· Insights & Views
- Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings to $2 Billion with Latest Purchase
Metaplanet Inc. (TYO:3350) has boosted its Bitcoin holdings with the purchase of an additional 463 BTC, raising its total stash to 17,595 coins. The Japanese hotelier-turned-treasury company said on Monday that it acq…
· Business
- Ethereum Holds Key Support, Eyes $4K Recovery
Ethereum’s recent price drop appears to be more of a healthy correction than a market collapse. After briefly surpassing $3,800, ETH has pulled back to $3,430, currently resting on the crucial 26-day exponential movin…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price at Critical $112K Support Amid Correction
Bitcoin (BTC) has pulled back from its recent local high of $123,000 to a key inflection point at $112,000. This level is significant as it aligns with the 50-day exponential moving average (EMA), which has historical…
· Investing
- Ripple Valued at $15B, Ranked Among World’s Largest Private Companies
San Francisco-based blockchain firm Ripple has secured the 23rd spot on CB Insights’ list of the world’s biggest private companies by market capitalization. Known for its association with the XRP cryptocurrency, Rippl…
· Business
- SEC Rule Change Could Reduce Bitcoin Volatility, Boost Institutional Demand
Bitcoin’s trademark volatility may be entering a new phase following a recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decision. The regulator has raised position limits on options for most bitcoin ETFs, includin…
· Insights & Views
- Traditional Banks Pour $100B into Blockchain as Digital Assets Go Mainstream
Traditional banks have invested over $100 billion in blockchain and digital assets since 2020, according to “Banking on Digital Assets,” a Ripple-backed report with CB Insights and the UK Centre for Blockchain Technol…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Drops 4% Amid Global Trade Tensions and Weak Risk Sentiment
Dogecoin (DOGE) fell 4% over the 24 hours ending August 3 at 04:00 (UTC+7), sliding from $0.20 to a low of $0.19 as global macroeconomic uncertainty and risk-off sentiment hit meme coins. The drop followed sharp spike…
· Investing
- U.K. to Lift Ban on Retail Crypto ETNs from October
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will allow retail investors to buy crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs) starting October 8, reversing a 2021 ban that cited investor protection concerns.
· Regulation
- Dogecoin Faces 16% Weekly Drop as Death Cross Signals Bearish Momentum
Dogecoin (DOGE) has plunged nearly 17% over the past week and over 3% in the last 24 hours, reflecting growing market volatility that continues to weigh on major cryptocurrencies. The meme coin is now trading around $…
· Investing
- Ethereum Active Addresses Hit 2025 High Despite Price Drop to $3,500
Ethereum (ETH) has reached a major milestone in network activity even as its price continues to slide. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez (@ali_charts) reported on X that Ethereum’s daily active addresses surged to 841,100 i…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Holds Strong as 91% of Supply Remains Profitable Despite Price Drop
Bitcoin (BTC) has declined 4.05% over the past week, reflecting continued volatility across the cryptocurrency market. Despite the drop, on-chain data from IntoTheBlock shows over 91% of circulating Bitcoin — approxim…
· Investing
- Ripple Seeks U.S. National Bank Charter to Expand Stablecoin and Payment Services
Ripple Labs has officially applied for a U.S. national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), aiming to establish Ripple National Trust Bank. This move mirrors Circle’s earlier banking …
· Business
- SEC’s New Crypto Task Force to Tour U.S. for Startup Feedback
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is launching a nationwide outreach initiative through its newly formed Crypto Task Force, aimed at engaging small cryptocurrency startups in regulatory discussions.
· Regulation
- $14.5B Bitcoin Theft Linked to LuBian Mining Pool Uncovered by Arkham Intelligence
A massive bitcoin theft tied to a little-known Chinese mining pool may have been the largest in history, according to new research by Arkham Intelligence. The onchain analytics firm revealed that 127,426 BTC — valued …
· Regulation
- A16z’s Alex Rampell Warns of “Operation Chokepoint 3.0” Targeting Crypto and Fintech
Venture capitalist Alex Rampell of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has warned that major U.S. banks are making it harder and more expensive for consumers to use fintech and cryptocurrency apps, calling it “Operation Chokep…
· People
- Michael Saylor’s Strategy Launches Bitcoin-Backed STRC Preferred Stock, Raises $2.5B
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, has launched its Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC), calling it the company’s “iPhone moment.” The bitcoin-backed preferred stock aims…
· Business
- Ripple CTO Defends Kraken Co-Founder Amid XRP Criticism as $15B IPO Looms
Ripple CTO David Schwartz recently pushed back against claims that Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell has long disliked Ripple and XRP. The debate resurfaced after Schwartz posted a casual poll on a potential Ripple IPO, …
· People
- Peter Schiff Slams Bitcoin Reserve Plan as “Ultimate Taxpayer Boondoggle”
Renowned financial commentator Peter Schiff has harshly criticized the proposal to create a U.S. Bitcoin reserve, calling it “the ultimate taxpayer boondoggle.” Schiff argues that forcing American taxpayers to hold th…
· People