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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 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
- MARA Holdings Shares Jump as Bitcoin Miner Posts Record Q2 Revenue
Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA) surged nearly 4% in post-market trading after reporting record revenue for the second quarter, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The company posted $238.5 million in reven…
· Business
- Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm Declines to Testify in $1B Money Laundering Trial
Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, has chosen not to testify in his high-profile money laundering trial in Manhattan. Storm faces allegations that the privacy-focused crypto mixer enabled hackers and cybercrimin…
· Regulation
- SEC Approves In-Kind Creation and Redemption for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved in-kind creation and redemption processes for all spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a move widely seen as a breakthrough…
· Regulation
- Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings With $2.4B Purchase via STRC Issuance
Strategy (MSTR), the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC), has expanded its cryptocurrency reserves with a massive $2.4 billion purchase. The company funded the acquisition through its newly issued preferred stoc…
· Business
- Samourai Wallet Co-Founders to Plead Guilty in $100M Bitcoin Laundering Case
The co-founders of Samourai Wallet, Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, are set to plead guilty to charges alleging their bitcoin mixing service helped cybercriminals launder over $100 million. According to co…
· Regulation
- Altcoins Drop Ahead of Federal Reserve Rate Decision and Key U.S. Data
Altcoin prices fell sharply Tuesday as cryptocurrency traders prepared for major U.S. economic events, including the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision scheduled for Wednesday. The market sell-off was led by XRP…
· Investing
- Cynthia Lummis Pushes Bill to Allow Crypto for U.S. Mortgages
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, widely regarded as the crypto industry’s strongest ally in Congress, has introduced new legislation that would allow mortgage borrowers to use cryptocurrency holdings to secure home loans.…
· Regulation
- Dogecoin Drops 9% Amid Market Selloff and Macro Uncertainty
Dogecoin (DOGE) plunged 9.24% in 24 hours, sliding from $0.248 to $0.226 between July 28 and July 29. The meme token’s price action fluctuated within a 10.39% range, hitting a session high of $0.248 before dropping to…
· Insights & Views
- Ray Dalio Urges 15% Bitcoin or Gold Allocation Amid U.S. Debt Concerns
Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio is advising investors to allocate about 15% of their portfolios to Bitcoin (BTC) or gold as U.S. debt risks intensify. Speaking on the Master Investor podcast, Dalio cited acce…
· People
- Solo Bitcoin Miner Defies 4.26 Million-to-1 Odds, Wins $373,000 Block Reward
A solo Bitcoin miner has achieved an extraordinary feat by successfully mining block 907,283, securing a reward worth approximately $373,000. This rare event highlights the extreme difficulty of solo mining in today’s…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Faces Strong $120K Resistance Amid Bullish Momentum
Bitcoin has firmly established $120,000 as a critical resistance level, repeatedly failing to secure a decisive breakout despite multiple intraday moves above this mark. The price action over recent weeks highlights a…
· Investing
- Ethereum Rally Surges 40% as Bulls Eye $4,000 Breakout
Ethereum (ETH) continues its powerful uptrend, showing no signs of slowing after breaking out of a prolonged consolidation phase in early July. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has surged ove…
· Investing
- XRP Faces Potential Double Top as Price Nears $3.50 Resistance
XRP has experienced significant volatility in recent weeks, surging from below $2.30 to highs above $3.50. However, a potential double top pattern is emerging, raising concerns about a possible bearish reversal despit…
· Investing
- Bakkt Sells Loyalty Business to Focus on Crypto Infrastructure Growth
Bakkt (NASDAQ: BKKT) announced plans to divest its loyalty business as part of its strategy to become a pure-play crypto infrastructure firm. The company signed a definitive agreement to sell the unit to Project Labra…
· Business
- Trump Halts Brian Quintenz’s CFTC Confirmation Amid Crypto Regulatory Shift
Brian Quintenz’s nomination to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), expected to become the U.S.’s primary crypto regulator, has been unexpectedly delayed by the White House. Quintenz, a former CFTC co…
· Regulation
- Trump Administration Prepares Major Crypto Expansion into 401(k)s and Housing Markets
President Donald Trump is preparing sweeping measures to integrate cryptocurrencies deeper into the U.S. economy, with plans that could reshape retirement savings and mortgage lending. According to reports, an upcomin…
· Insights & Views
- Sui (SUI) Drops 6% Amid Market Weakness Despite Monthly Gains
SUI, the native token of the Sui blockchain, fell nearly 6% in the past 24 hours, sliding to $4.04 after briefly touching $4.44 overnight, according to CoinDesk Analytics. The decline followed a sudden spike in tradin…
· Investing
- BNB Hits $860 as Crypto Treasury Trend Drives Surge
BNB (formerly Binance Coin), the native token of BNB Chain, soared to a record high of $860 early Monday before easing slightly to around $840 during the U.S. trading session. Despite the pullback, BNB remains the wee…
· Investing
- Upexi Expands $500M Equity Line to Boost Solana Treasury Strategy
Solana’s (SOL) growing appeal among institutions gained momentum as Nasdaq-listed Upexi Inc. unveiled a $500 million equity line agreement with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners. Announced Monday, the facility allows Up…
· Investing
- SEC Delays Decision on Truth Social’s Bitcoin ETF Amid Crypto Market Pause
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, extending the review deadline to September 18. The ETF, proposed in June by Trump Media & Technology Group …
· Regulation
- Solana Co-Founder Criticizes Meme Coins and NFTs as “Digital Slop,” Sparks Backlash
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has ignited controversy after calling meme cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) “digital slop” with no intrinsic value. In a recent social media post, Yakovenko compared …
· People
- Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Historic Market Crash, Endorses Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver
Robert Kiyosaki, bestselling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and a leading voice in financial education, has issued a stark warning to investors, predicting what he calls the “greatest market crash in history.” Drawing co…
· People
- Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 17,132 BTC Worth $2 Billion
Metaplanet (TSE: 3350), a Tokyo-based company known for its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, announced the purchase of an additional 780 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 17,132 BTC. At current market price…
· Business
- Bitcoin Near $120K: Should Traders Buy Now or Wait for Pullback?
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady near $118,800, just shy of its record highs, leaving traders debating whether to enter the market now or wait for a correction.
· Insights & Views
- DOGE Price Consolidates Near $0.24 Amid Rising Trading Volume
Dogecoin (DOGE) traded within a tight $0.010 range between $0.234 and $0.244 over the past 24 hours, reflecting a 4.12% intraday spread. The cryptocurrency opened at $0.238 and closed slightly higher at $0.239, mainta…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Nears $120K as Trump’s Tariff Deal Sparks Market Rally
Global markets surged Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed a tariff agreement with the European Union, reducing levies to 15% from the previously threatened 30%. The announcement fueled optimism across e…
· Investing
- Ethereum Eyes Breakout Above $4,000 Amid Strong Momentum
Ethereum (ETH) is showing signs of a potential breakout above the key $4,000 psychological level as it trades steadily around $3,800. Unlike most major cryptocurrencies, ETH has maintained strong independent momentum,…
· Investing
- XRP Price Stabilizes Above Key Support, Hints at Possible Bullish Reversal
XRP is showing signs of a potential bullish reversal as it holds firm within the $3.10–$3.20 range after a sharp correction from highs above $3.60. The cryptocurrency has stabilized above the 20-day exponential moving…
· Investing
- BNB Surges to New All-Time High as CZ’s Net Worth Nears $110 Billion
BNB, the native token of Binance, has rallied nearly 20% over the past two weeks, hitting a new all-time high and propelling former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) into the ranks of the world’s wealthiest individuals.…
· People
- Strategy’s $2B Bitcoin-Backed Preferred Stock Redefines Yield Investing
Strategy (MSTR) is leveraging bitcoin in an unconventional way, transforming the volatile cryptocurrency into a vehicle for income stability through its $2 billion “Stretch” Preferred Stock (STRC) offering. The securi…
· Investing
- Gallup Survey: Only 14% of Americans Own Cryptocurrency Despite Rising Awareness
Cryptocurrency may be more accessible than ever, but a new Gallup survey shows most Americans remain on the sidelines. Conducted in mid-June, the study reveals that just 14% of U.S. adults own digital assets like Bitc…
· Insights & Views
- Japanese AI Firm Quantum Solutions to Invest $10M in Bitcoin via Hong Kong Subsidiary
Japanese artificial intelligence company Quantum Solutions announced plans to invest in Bitcoin (BTC) through its Hong Kong-based subsidiary, GPT Pals Studio. Approved at a board meeting on July 23, the initiative beg…
· Business
- Bitcoin Holds Above $118K as Realized Cap Hits $1 Trillion Amid Record Transaction
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading steadily above $118,000, marking a 1.45% daily gain and extending its 30-day rise to 10.42%. Year-to-date, the leading cryptocurrency is up over 26%, fueled by robust institutional activity an…
· Investing
- Senate Banking Committee Drafts Crypto Market Structure Bill Amid Push for Clarity Act
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has released a discussion draft of the Responsible Financial Innovation Act of 2025, signaling a key step toward shaping cryptocurrency market structure legislation. The draft introdu…
· Regulation
- Coinbase Base App Rebrand Triggers SocialFi Boom, ZORA Token Soars 440%
Coinbase’s rebranding of its Wallet to the Base App on July 16 has sparked a major surge in the SocialFi sector, propelling activity on Zora (ZORA) to record highs and fueling a massive rally in its token price. The r…
· Investing
- BNB Price Nears $780 After Sharp Rebound, Boosted by $520M Treasury Move
BNB rose 0.6% in the past 24 hours, recovering from a recent dip to trade near $780. The token peaked at $785.75 after rebounding from a low of $761.22 during a period of heavy trading, according to CoinDesk Research’…
· Insights & Views
- SUI Price Surges 15% as Analysts Eye Breakout Toward $8
Sui (SUI) rallied 15% to $4.23 on Saturday, extending its strong upward momentum and outperforming most major cryptocurrencies. According to CoinDesk data, SUI has climbed 13.1% in the past week, 28.7% over 14 days, a…
· Investing
- Tyler Winklevoss Claims JPMorgan Halted Gemini Onboarding After Fee Criticism
Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of crypto exchange Gemini, alleged that JPMorgan Chase paused Gemini’s onboarding process after he criticized the bank’s new fee policy targeting fintech firms. Winklevoss recently called …
· People