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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
- U.S. Crypto ETFs See Record $12.8B Inflows Amid Market Rally
Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States recorded their strongest month on record in July, pulling in $12.8 billion in net inflows as rising token prices and growing regulatory optimism fueled investor…
· Investing
- U.S. July Jobs Data Sparks Fed Rate Cut Speculation as Bitcoin, Stocks Slide
U.S. labor market data released Friday revealed the weakest three-month employment growth since the 2020 pandemic shutdowns, with July’s soft jobs report compounded by downward revisions to June and May figures. The s…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin’s Declining On-Chain Velocity Signals Maturity, Not Decline
Bitcoin’s on-chain velocity—the rate at which BTC moves between wallets—has fallen to decade lows, sparking debate about whether the network is losing momentum. However, analysts argue this trend reflects Bitcoin’s ev…
· Insights & Views
- Trump Media’s $2B Bitcoin Bet Challenges MicroStrategy’s Crypto Dominance
Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ: DJT), parent company of Truth Social, has stunned markets by disclosing a massive $2 billion Bitcoin holding — instantly positioning itself as a major corporate player in crypto…
· Insights & Views
- Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Licensing Rules Take Effect Amid Crypto Hub Ambitions
Hong Kong’s new regulations for stablecoin issuers officially took effect on Friday, marking a significant step in the city’s efforts to position itself as a leading crypto and Web3 hub in Asia. The rules, overseen by…
· Regulation
- Wall Street Eyes Crypto Leadership as U.S. Regulation Clarifies
With the GENIUS Act passed and momentum behind the CLARITY bills, long-awaited U.S. regulatory clarity for digital assets is near. This shift could redefine the balance between traditional finance and crypto-native fi…
· Insights & Views
- Tyler Winklevoss Opposes Trump’s CFTC Nominee Brian Quintenz Amid Crypto Industry Concerns
Tyler Winklevoss, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, is challenging President Donald Trump’s nomination of former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Winklevos…
· Regulation
- Robert Kiyosaki Reveals Two Most Valuable Assets Beyond Gold and Bitcoin
Financial educator and Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki recently surprised his followers by naming two assets more valuable than gold or Bitcoin during the Limitless event in Dallas, a major financial freedom …
· People
- Bitcoin, Ether Rebound as Dollar Strengthens Amid Trump Tariffs, Inflation Concerns
Major cryptocurrencies showed mixed price action early Friday as the U.S. dollar strengthened following President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs. Bitcoin (BTC) briefly dipped to $114,290 before re…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Whale Moves 200 Million DOGE From Robinhood Amid Market Volatility
A mysterious Dogecoin whale has transferred 200 million DOGE, worth approximately $43.4 million, from Robinhood to an unknown wallet, according to blockchain tracker Whale Alert. The massive transaction, which took pl…
· Investing
- XRP Price Rebound: Can Bulls Regain Control After 26-Day EMA Bounce?
XRP appears to be stabilizing after weeks of volatile price swings and mid-range corrections, hinting at a potential steady recovery. The cryptocurrency recently bounced off its 26-day exponential moving average (EMA)…
· Investing
- Ethereum Surges 50% in July, Best Monthly Gain in Three Years Amid ETF Inflows
Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency, recorded its strongest July performance in three years, soaring over 50% and briefly peaking at $3,940 before settling below $3,800. This marks the biggest monthly ra…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Faces Seasonal Weakness as August Looms Near $120K Resistance
Bitcoin (BTC) is struggling to maintain momentum just below the $120,000 mark, with analysts warning of potential downside as the market enters August—a historically weak month for the cryptocurrency. According to a r…
· Investing
- Coinbase Stock Falls as Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates Despite Revenue Growth
Coinbase (COIN) shares fell 7% in post-market trading Thursday after reporting weaker-than-expected second-quarter earnings. The cryptocurrency exchange posted $1.5 billion in total revenue, slightly up from $1.45 bil…
· Insights & Views
- Strategy Reports $14B Q2 Operating Earnings Amid Bitcoin Surge
Strategy (MSTR), the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, reported second-quarter operating earnings of $14 billion, or $32.60 per share, with net income reaching $10 billion. The company’s results were boosted by a r…
· Business
- Ethereum’s ‘Lean Ethereum’ Framework Targets Simplicity and Quantum Security
Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake has unveiled a new long-term development roadmap for Ethereum, dubbed “Lean Ethereum,” designed to simplify the network’s architecture and bolster its defenses against futur…
· Technology
- Figma Stock Soars 198% After $1.2B NYSE IPO, Boosted by Bitcoin Holdings
Figma (NYSE: FIG) surged 198% on its first trading day after debuting on the New York Stock Exchange, following a $1.2 billion initial public offering (IPO) priced at $33 per share. The explosive rally pushed shares t…
· Business
- SEC Launches “Project Crypto” to Modernize U.S. Digital Asset Regulations
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins announced the launch of “Project Crypto,” a sweeping initiative to overhaul securities rules for digital assets and accelerate America’s move on-chain…
· Regulation
- Bolivia and El Salvador Partner to Advance Cryptocurrency Regulation
Bolivia’s central bank has signed a landmark agreement with El Salvador’s digital asset regulator to create a legal and technical framework for cryptocurrency adoption in the Andean nation. The memorandum of understan…
· Regulation
- Dogecoin Faces Steep Decline as Price Drops to $0.22 Amid Bearish Momentum
Dogecoin (DOGE) has experienced a sharp reversal from its recent rally, plunging from highs above $0.29 to around $0.22, raising concerns of further downside risk. The popular meme cryptocurrency slipped below key mov…
· Investing
- XRP Price Faces Key $3 Support as Correction Deepens
XRP’s recent price action signals a weakening trend, with the token hovering precariously around the crucial $3 level. After a parabolic rally in July that pushed prices above $3.70 and exceeded market expectations, b…
· Investing
- Ethereum Price Nears $4,000 as Bullish Momentum Intensifies
Ethereum (ETH) is showing strong bullish momentum, trading just below the key $4,000 level after a sharp breakout above $3,000 earlier in July. The move marks a decisive shift from consolidation, with ETH now targetin…
· Investing
- Trump’s Crypto Report Backs DeFi, Signals U.S. Regulatory Clarity
President Donald Trump’s crypto working group has released a comprehensive 163-page report outlining U.S. digital asset policy recommendations, offering a significant boost to decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. A…
· Regulation
- Powell’s Hawkish Tone Sends Bitcoin Under $116K, $200M in Crypto Liquidations
Crypto markets faced heightened volatility Wednesday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish remarks sparked mass liquidations across digital assets. According to CoinGlass, over $200 million in lever…
· Investing
- Samourai Wallet Developers Plead Guilty in $100M Bitcoin Mixing Case
The developers behind Bitcoin privacy tool Samourai Wallet have pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, a significant shift from their earlier not guilty pleas. Ke…
· Regulation
- Robinhood Crypto Revenue Surges 98% in Q2, Driven by Tokenization and Global Expansion
Robinhood (HOOD) reported a 98% year-over-year increase in second-quarter cryptocurrency trading revenue, signaling its growing push into digital assets and global markets. Crypto revenue reached $160 million, up from…
· Investing
- Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm Faces Jury Deliberation in $1B Money Laundering Trial
A Manhattan jury is set to deliberate the fate of Roman Storm, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, accused of facilitating over $1 billion in illicit transactions, including funds allegedly tied to No…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Falls 2% After Powell’s Inflation Warning Amid Fed Rate Pause
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled potential concern over inflation risks tied to President Trump’s tariff policy during his post-meeting press conference on Wednesday. The Fed had earlier held its b…
· Investing
- Fed Holds Rates at 4.25%-4.5% Amid First Dual Dissent in Decades
The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, a widely anticipated move. In a notable shift, Fed governors Michelle Bowman and Chris Waller dissented, calling for a 25…
· Investing
- Ethereum Turns 10 as Linea Unveils ETH-Burning L2 Upgrade and Solana Charts Capital Markets Future
Ethereum marked its 10-year anniversary on July 30, celebrating a decade of transforming blockchain from “digital gold” to a programmable “World Computer.” Since launching in 2015, Ethereum has become the backbone of …
· Technology
- Coinbase and JPMorgan Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Digital Asset Access
Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) and JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) have announced a long-term strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to digital assets and strengthening customer security, signaling a significant shift in…
· Business
- ATOM Price Slides 3.7% as Sellers Dominate, Support Levels Break
Cosmos (ATOM) dropped 3.7% over the 24-hour period ending July 30 at 14:00 GMT, sliding from $4.60 to $4.43 amid heavy selling pressure. The sharpest decline occurred between 10:00 and 11:00 GMT, when the token fell f…
· Investing
- ARK Invest Boosts BitMine Immersion Technologies Stake Amid Price Decline
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has continued increasing its exposure to BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), an ether-focused mining and treasury company, for the second consecutive day. On Tuesday, the investment firm pu…
· Business
- BISON Expands Crypto Offering with Six New Tokens, Total Reaches 32
BISON, the cryptocurrency trading app operated by Boerse Stuttgart Group, is expanding its lineup by adding six new digital assets by the end of July, raising its total supported coins to 32. The platform will list Li…
· Business
- XRP Futures Surpass Solana on Kraken Amid 40% Price Surge
XRP perpetual futures have overtaken Solana (SOL) in trading volume on U.S.-based crypto exchange Kraken for the first time, signaling a surge in investor interest. According to data shared with CoinDesk, XRP perpetua…
· Investing
- Bank of Korea to Launch Virtual Asset Team Amid Stablecoin Push
South Korea’s central bank is forming a dedicated virtual asset team to strengthen its oversight of the rapidly growing cryptocurrency sector, according to a report by local outlet News1. The team will focus on monito…
· Regulation
- Kraken Targets $500M Funding at $15B Valuation Amid Crypto Market Rally
Kraken, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, is reportedly seeking to raise $500 million in fresh funding at a $15 billion valuation, according to The Information. The move highlights renewed investor …
· Business
- Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin Fortune Surges to $130 Billion as BTC Tops $118K
Bitcoin’s recent rally above $118,000 has propelled the fortune of its mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, to an estimated $130 billion. Blockchain data reveals that wallets attributed to Nakamoto hold roughly 1.1 m…
· People
- Bitcoin’s Tight Coil Hints at Imminent Breakout Above $120,000
Bitcoin is consolidating tightly just below the critical $120,000 resistance level, trading around $119,000 as volatility compresses to historic lows. This setup forms a textbook volatility squeeze, often preceding ex…
· Investing
- Solana Eyes $200 as Golden Cross Nears Amid Cooling Momentum
Solana (SOL) has been on a powerful uptrend since early July, surging from below $140 to nearly $210 in just weeks. The price now trades around $184, consolidating above $175 and approaching the key psychological $200…
· Investing