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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 and Gold Face Pressure as Fed Signals More Rate Hikes
Bitcoin and gold remain under pressure after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points on September 16, its first hike since 2023. The unanimous FOMC decision lifted the federal funds target range t…
· Investing
- XRP RSI Hits Record Low as $1.29 Support Faces Critical Test
XRP is trading near $1.29 after a steep correction pushed its two-week Relative Strength Index (RSI) to the lowest level recorded in the cryptocurrency’s 13-year trading history. The extreme oversold signal has fueled…
· Investing
- Binance to Suspend Deposits and Withdrawals for Wallet Upgrade
Binance has notified cryptocurrency users of a scheduled wallet infrastructure upgrade on September 22, 2026, that will temporarily halt deposits and withdrawals across the exchange.
· Business
- UK FCA Cracks Down on Illegal P2P Crypto Trading in London
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has stepped up enforcement against illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading, targeting three London premises as the country prepares to introduce its broader cryptocurrency regula…
· Regulation
- SEC Pushes 24-Hour Trading as Tokenized Securities Expand
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is accelerating efforts to modernize American stock markets, exploring a shift toward 24-hour trading while simultaneously opening a regulatory pathway for tokenized securit…
· Insights & Views
- Clarity Act Failure Leaves U.S. Crypto Regulation in Limbo
The U.S. crypto industry faces prolonged regulatory uncertainty after the Senate failed to advance the Clarity Act, leaving digital asset companies without a comprehensive federal market structure framework and keepin…
· Regulation
- Celsius Sues BitMEX for $481M Over 6,360 BTC Liquidations
Celsius Network’s bankruptcy estate has filed a lawsuit against BitMEX-linked companies seeking the recovery of roughly 6,360 Bitcoin tied to disputed liquidations during the March 2020 crypto market crash. The Septem…
· Investing
- XRP Price Slides as CLARITY Act Setback and Fed Risks Weigh
XRP price came under heavy selling pressure Wednesday as regulatory uncertainty and concerns over Federal Reserve policy weighed on the broader crypto market. XRP retreated from a recent high near $1.45 and briefly fe…
· Investing
- Zcash Price Surges 12% as NU7 Vote Backs Faster Blocks
Zcash price climbed sharply on Wednesday after the community backed major network changes under the NU7 upgrade, including faster block production while preserving the cryptocurrency’s existing halving structure.
· Investing
- Dogecoin Price Slides Below Key Support as DOGE Bears Target $0.069
Dogecoin (DOGE) extended its decline as weakness across the broader cryptocurrency market intensified following the CLARITY Act setback and uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting. DOGE fell about 4…
· Investing
- CFTC Moves to Advance Crypto Rules After CLARITY Act Setback
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig says the agency is prepared to move forward with cryptocurrency regulations under its existing authority after the U.S. Senate failed to advance the CLARITY …
· Regulation
- Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Can Advance Despite CLARITY Act Setback
Michael Saylor has weighed in on the recent setback for the CLARITY Act, arguing that the Senate’s failure to advance the crypto legislation does not mark the end of progress for Bitcoin or the broader digital asset i…
· People
- RWA Perpetual Futures Push DeFi Beyond Crypto
Crypto perpetual futures are expanding beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum as real-world assets (RWAs) increasingly move on-chain, potentially transforming decentralized finance into a broader global derivatives market.
· Insights & Views
- Binance Adds THB Crypto Pairs, Expands Tokenized Stock Collateral
Binance is reshaping its trading ecosystem with new Thai baht crypto pairs, expanded tokenized stock collateral and the removal of several low-liquidity USDC markets.
· Business
- Solana 250ms Slot Upgrade Set for September 18 Mainnet Launch
Solana is approaching another major network performance milestone, with its 250-millisecond slot upgrade expected to go live on mainnet on September 18 as the blockchain moves closer to its ultimate 200ms target.
· Business
- House Panel Advances Crypto Tax Bill With Bipartisan Support
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee has advanced a major cryptocurrency tax bill aimed at clarifying how digital assets are treated under federal tax law and reducing compliance burdens for everyday crypto transac…
· Regulation
- Payward Plans Regulated Hyperliquid Perpetual Futures for U.S. Traders
Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, plans to give U.S. clients access to onchain perpetual futures through Hyperliquid, pending regulatory approval.
· Business
- Theo Launches Yield-Bearing Tokenized Silver thSLVR
Onchain finance platform Theo has launched thSLVR, a yield-bearing tokenized silver product backed by more than $40 million in committed active leases, expanding its tokenized commodities business beyond gold.
· Business
- CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate as Circle Shares Sink 11%
The CLARITY Act failed to advance in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday after a procedural vote fell short of the 60 votes required, dealing a setback to efforts to establish clearer federal rules for the cryptocurrency indus…
· Regulation
- X Launches Cashtag Trading With Coinbase, Kraken and Gemini
Social media platform X has launched its U.S. Cashtag Partner Program, allowing users to move directly from financial discussions to trading through major brokerage and cryptocurrency platforms. The initiative support…
· Business
- KRW1 Stablecoin Expands Global Payments With Rain and Visa
South Korea’s won-backed KRW1 stablecoin is expanding into global payments through an integration with stablecoin payments infrastructure provider Rain, potentially extending the Korean won’s reach beyond its domestic…
· Investing
- Ethereum Price Drops 2.6% as $350M ETH Leaves Exchanges
Ethereum price fell 2.6% on September 15, trading near $2,446 as investors prepared for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Prediction markets indicate an 80% probability of a 25-basis-point rate hike, but s…
· Investing
- Solana Price Holds $100 as Crypto ETF Inflows Reach $1.3B
Solana price remained above the critical $100 level as crypto ETFs recorded $1.3 billion in weekly inflows, extending their positive streak to six consecutive weeks.
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Slips Below $77K Ahead of Fed, CLARITY Act Vote
Bitcoin remained under pressure Tuesday as uncertainty surrounding the U.S. CLARITY Act and an approaching Federal Reserve interest rate decision weighed on the cryptocurrency market.
· Investing
- Ripple CEO Says Crypto Will Win Even Without Clarity Act
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the cryptocurrency industry will continue to grow even if the closely watched Clarity Act fails to advance through the U.S. Congress.
· People
- XRP Liquidity on Binance Rebounds to Six-Month High
XRP is seeing renewed market activity on Binance, with liquidity levels rebounding sharply after weakening during the summer. Recent onchain data from CryptoQuant shows that XRP’s liquidity index on the cryptocurrency…
· Investing
- Cardano Foundation Joins Mastercard Crypto Partner Program
The Cardano Foundation has joined Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program, marking a significant step toward expanding Cardano’s role in blockchain-based payments and global financial infrastructure.
· Business
- Ripple Backs Velocity as Funding Round Reaches $48 Million
Ripple has participated in a $10 million funding extension for stablecoin payments platform Velocity, strengthening its investment in infrastructure designed to connect traditional finance with blockchain-based settle…
· Investing
- Kamino Expands to New York to Target Wall Street Tokenization
Kamino, one of Solana’s largest decentralized lending protocols, is establishing a New York presence as it seeks to connect its onchain credit platform with Wall Street and the rapidly growing tokenized asset market.
· Insights & Views
- Senate Clarity Act Vote Faces Uncertain Path
The U.S. Senate remains short of clear support for advancing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act as lawmakers struggle to resolve disputes over crypto regulation, stablecoin rewards and enforcement provisions.
· Regulation
- DOJ Targets $61M in Crypto Tied to Iran Oil Sales
U.S. prosecutors are seeking to seize $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly connected to Iran’s black-market oil trade and military financing, according to a civil forfeiture complaint filed Monday by the Department…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Falls Below $78K as Clarity Act Vote and Fed Rate Hike Loom
Bitcoin fell below $78,000 on Tuesday, reversing part of Monday’s rally as uncertainty surrounding the U.S. Clarity Act and another rise in oil prices weighed on the broader cryptocurrency market.
· Investing
- Solana Triples Transaction Size With New V1 Upgrade
Solana has significantly expanded the amount of data developers can include in a single blockchain transaction, opening the door to more complex trades, multi-signature wallets and privacy-focused applications.
· Insights & Views
- Grayscale Gives XRP 26% Weight in Bitcoin-Free Crypto Portfolio
Grayscale has introduced a model portfolio that gives XRP a substantial allocation while excluding Bitcoin, offering financial advisors a ready-made approach to digital asset investing through the firm’s exchange-trad…
· Business
- Bitcoin Price Surges Above $78K as Trump-Iran Deal Signals Clash
Bitcoin price climbed back above $78,000 as traders reacted to conflicting signals from President Donald Trump and Iran over the ongoing US-Iran war. BTC reached an intraday high of $78,940, recovering alongside U.S. …
· Investing
- Dogecoin Price Targets $0.093 as DOGE Open Interest Hits $1.26B
Dogecoin price traded near $0.0848 as rising derivatives activity and an improving technical setup kept the $0.093 resistance target in focus.
· Investing
- Bitcoin, XRP Price Outlook Ahead of CLARITY Act Vote
Bitcoin traded near $78,700 on Monday, September 14, while XRP hovered around $1.41 as investors positioned for a crucial week of U.S. regulatory and monetary policy developments. The broader crypto market gained 1.32…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Miner Signal Points to Potential 40% BTC Rally
Bitcoin could be preparing for another major rally after a closely watched BTC miner indicator flashed a buy signal with a historically strong track record.
· Investing
- Coinbase Stock Jumps 6% as Fed and CLARITY Act Loom
Coinbase stock (COIN) surged Monday, September 14, as investors positioned for a major week of U.S. monetary policy and crypto regulation. COIN traded at $185.91 at 9:44 a.m. EDT, up $10.65, or 6.08%, from Friday’s $1…
· Investing
- Lummis Warns Senate: Pass CLARITY Act Now or Risk Crypto Exodus
Senator Cynthia Lummis is urging lawmakers to advance the CLARITY Act, warning that the upcoming Senate vote could represent Congress’ best chance to establish comprehensive U.S. crypto market structure rules.
· Regulation