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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
- Stablecoin Market Eyes Clearinghouse Model Amid GENIUS Act Progress
As the $260 billion stablecoin market anticipates regulatory clarity through the imminent passage of the GENIUS Act, the next evolution could be the integration of clearinghouse models — a cornerstone of traditional f…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Surges as Whales Move $374M in ETH Within Hours
Ethereum (ETH) continues to lead the crypto market rally, posting the highest daily gains among top cryptocurrencies by market cap. According to CoinMarketCap, ETH surged 6.58% in the past 24 hours and is currently tr…
· Investing
- Tether Mints $2B USDT Amid Bitcoin Surge to $119K, Signaling Institutional Demand
Tether (USDT), the largest stablecoin in circulation, has minted a staggering $2 billion in new tokens, sparking bullish sentiment across the crypto market. According to Arkham Intelligence, half of the newly issued U…
· Investing
- Ethereum Surges Past $3,300 as Whale Shorts Wiped and Holder Count Hits Record High
Ethereum (ETH) soared above $3,300 for the first time since February 1, marking a 7% daily gain and outperforming Bitcoin significantly. The ETH/BTC ratio spiked by 15% in just two days, reaching 0.028 BTC—the highest…
· Investing
- XRP Eyes $3 as ETF Launch Sparks Institutional Rebalancing
XRP is trading in a tight range as anticipation builds ahead of the ProShares XRP Futures ETF launch on July 18. Institutional players are showing signs of active position management, with key price levels emerging ar…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Holds Strong Near $118K as CPI Data Fuels Rate Cut Bets
Bitcoin (BTC) hovered near $117,800 during Asian trading hours Wednesday, consolidating gains as June’s U.S. CPI report showed continued disinflation. The core Consumer Price Index rose just 0.1% month-over-month for …
· Investing
- Powell Firing Rumor Shakes Polymarket Odds After Congresswoman's X Post
Speculation surged briefly in the prediction markets after Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claimed on X that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s firing was “imminent.” The post pushed the "yes" odds on Polymarket up …
· Regulation
- Ethereum Falls Below $3,000 Again as Bulls Lose Momentum
Ethereum’s recent breakout above the $3,000 mark was short-lived, raising concerns among traders and investors. After briefly surpassing this key psychological resistance, ETH quickly reversed course and is now tradin…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Hits $122K Before Whale Sell-Off Sparks Market Jitters
Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $122,000 this week, marking a staggering 300% rally from recent lows. However, the euphoria quickly turned into caution as whale activity introduced heavy selling pressure. On the daily chart…
· Investing
- Klobuchar Pushes Back on Crypto Bill, Demands Major Revisions
Senator Amy Klobuchar signaled strong opposition to the current U.S. crypto market structure proposals during a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, asserting that “serious changes” are needed before she can support …
· Regulation
- Snail Games Explores Launching USD-Backed Stablecoin Amid Web3 Push
Snail Games (NASDAQ: SNAL), a U.S.-listed video game publisher, announced it is exploring the development of a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin as part of its broader blockchain strategy. The initiative remains in early …
· Business
- Cantor Fitzgerald Nears $3.5B Bitcoin Deal with Blockstream’s Adam Back
Wall Street investment giant Cantor Fitzgerald is reportedly close to finalizing a massive $3.5 billion bitcoin deal with Blockstream CEO and early BTC advocate Adam Back, according to the Financial Times. The propose…
· Business
- JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Eyes Stablecoin Expansion Despite Skepticism
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said the banking giant plans to deepen its involvement in stablecoins and blockchain payments, even as he questioned their utility compared to traditional systems. Speaking during JPMorgan’s Q…
· Insights & Views
- Crypto Legislation Delayed as House Cancels Key Vote, GENIUS Act in Limbo
The U.S. House of Representatives abruptly paused progress on three major crypto bills, casting uncertainty over what was expected to be a pivotal “Crypto Week.” A procedural vote needed to advance legislation was can…
· Regulation
- Citigroup Explores Stablecoin Launch, Eyes Tokenized Deposits as Digital Asset Strategy Grows
Citigroup (C) is accelerating its digital asset strategy, with CEO Jane Fraser confirming that the bank is “looking at the issuance of a Citi stablecoin.” Speaking during the Q2 2025 earnings call, Fraser emphasized t…
· Business
- Crypto Legislation Nears Key House Vote Amid Bipartisan Momentum
The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote on the Digital Asset Markets Clarity Act, a major crypto regulation bill expected to receive support from over 30 Democrats alongside the Republican majority. The vo…
· Insights & Views
- Why User-Friendly Web3 Experiences Are Key to Mass Adoption
Despite over a decade of innovation, blockchain technology still hasn’t reached mainstream adoption. While decentralization, transparency, and self-sovereignty remain core values, they’ve yet to deliver intuitive user…
· Insights & Views
- Jury Seated in Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm’s Criminal Trial
A 12-member jury has been selected for the high-profile criminal trial of Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, with opening arguments set to begin later today at the Thurgood Marshall courthouse in Manhattan. The jury,…
· Regulation
- U.S. GENIUS Act Redefines Stablecoins, Bans Yield and Reshapes DeFi
The U.S. Congress is poised to pass the GENIUS Act, potentially the most impactful crypto legislation of the decade. The bill provides regulatory clarity for fiat-backed stablecoins, granting legal status to payment-f…
· Insights & Views
- UK Advances Tokenization Strategy to Boost Wholesale Crypto Adoption
The UK government has unveiled plans to expand the use of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in its wholesale financial markets, aiming to identify practical blockchain use cases and implement tokenization solutions.…
· Regulation
- ProShares Launches Leveraged Solana and XRP ETFs in U.S.
ProShares has launched two new crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S., offering leveraged exposure to Solana (SOL) and XRP. The ProShares Ultra Solana ETF (SLON) and the ProShares Ultra XRP ETF (UXRP) aim to …
· Business
- Polymarket Cleared by U.S. Regulators as Crypto Oversight Softens Under Trump
Polymarket, a major player in blockchain-based prediction markets, is no longer under investigation by U.S. authorities. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have officia…
· Regulation
- Filecoin (FIL) Dips 5.6% Amid Broader Crypto Market Decline
Filecoin (FIL) dropped 5.6% over a 24-hour trading period, falling from $2.66 to $2.51 as of 09:00 UTC on July 15, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical model. The decentralized storage token showed significant v…
· Insights & Views
- Function Raises $10M to Transform Bitcoin into Yield-Generating Asset
Function, a crypto infrastructure firm formerly known as Ignition, has secured $10 million in seed funding led by Galaxy Digital (TSX: GLXY), with backing from Antalpha and Mantle. The company aims to unlock instituti…
· Insights & Views
- Vanguard Becomes Largest Institutional Holder of Bitcoin-Heavy MSTR
Vanguard, the $10 trillion asset management giant, has quietly become the largest institutional shareholder of MicroStrategy (MSTR), the firm best known for holding massive amounts of Bitcoin. According to Bloomberg, …
· Insights & Views
- Ripple CTO Cheers Ethereum Rally as XRP Hits $3 Milestone
The crypto market is witnessing renewed bullish momentum, with top tokens like Ethereum (ETH) and XRP posting impressive gains. Ethereum recently surged past the $3,000 mark on July 14, drawing praise from Ripple’s Ch…
· Investing
- Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Whale Moves Another $2.4B as BTC Hits Record High
A dormant Bitcoin whale from the Satoshi era has resurfaced once again, moving another massive batch of BTC. Just a week after transferring 80,000 BTC—valued at $8.6 billion—the same wallet has now shifted 20,000 BTC …
· Investing
- Fed Clarifies Crypto Custody Rules as Congress Begins 'Crypto Week'
The Federal Reserve, along with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), issued a joint statement Monday reaffirming how banks should manage the custody…
· Regulation
- Congress Faces Crucial Moment to Lead Global Crypto Regulation
Congress stands at a pivotal moment to modernize America's financial system for the digital era, much like it did in 1934 with the creation of the SEC. With global financial dominance at stake, two proposed bills—the …
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Pulls Back After $123K Surge, But Analysts See More Room to Run
Bitcoin briefly touched $123,000 on Monday before retreating below $120,000 during U.S. trading hours, yet analysts say the rally is still in its early stages. Despite the dip, BTC remains up 0.6% over the past 24 hou…
· Investing
- U.S. Congress Nears Landmark Crypto Legislation in Historic Crypto Week
The U.S. House of Representatives is advancing two major cryptocurrency bills this week in what’s being dubbed “Crypto Week,” potentially marking a historic moment for digital asset regulation. Key among them is the D…
· Regulation
- Bittensor: A Decentralized AI Revolution Built on Real Utility
After nearly a decade in crypto, one truth stands out: many projects promised revolutions but delivered little real-world value. The problem isn’t the tech—it’s the incentive structure. Most crypto projects launch tok…
· Insights & Views
- AAVE Surges Amid DeFi Boom and U.S. Regulatory Tailwinds
AAVE, the native token of leading DeFi lending protocol Aave, surged to $330 on Monday before consolidating around $316, marking its highest level in months. The token gained 8% over the weekend, fueled by renewed int…
· Investing
- XRP Volatility Spikes Ahead of Key Crypto Legislation on Capitol Hill
XRP’s price is expected to experience significant swings this week as market volatility surges ahead of critical crypto legislation in the U.S. The seven-day implied volatility (IV) index for XRP rose to an annualized…
· Investing
- NEAR Price Surges 6.7% as Altcoin Momentum Builds Post-Bitcoin ATH
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) rallied 6.7% in the past 24 hours, climbing from $2.55 to $2.66, as market optimism grows around a potential altcoin season following Bitcoin’s surge to a record high of $123,000. The move marked …
· Investing
- ATOM Eyes Bullish Breakout as Bitcoin Hits Record Highs
Cosmos (ATOM) traded between $4.64 and $4.85 on Monday, reflecting increased volatility amid renewed bullish momentum in the broader crypto market. The move coincided with Bitcoin (BTC) surging to a new all-time high …
· Investing
- Superstate CEO Robert Leshner Acquires Majority Stake in LQR House for Turnaround Plan
Robert Leshner, CEO and co-founder of tokenization firm Superstate and founder of DeFi protocol Compound, has acquired a controlling 56.9% stake in publicly traded e-commerce liquor retailer LQR House (Nasdaq: YHC) fo…
· Business
- Bitcoin Hits Record High Above $123K, Outpaces Gold in 2025 Performance
Bitcoin (BTC) has soared past $123,000, setting a new all-time high and marking its strongest weekly close at $119,500—its second consecutive record weekly close. So far in 2025, BTC is up approximately 30%, outpacing…
· Investing
- Filecoin (FIL) Breaks Resistance Amid Strong Market Momentum and Institutional Interest
Filecoin (FIL) surged 3.74% in the past 24 hours to trade at $2.64, establishing a clear uptrend marked by progressively higher lows, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical model. The cryptocurrency’s price action…
· Investing
- Metaplanet Adds 797 Bitcoin as BTC Hits Record High Above $121K
Metaplanet Inc (TYO:3350), a Tokyo-listed firm transitioning from hospitality to digital assets, announced the purchase of 797 additional Bitcoin on Monday, signaling its ongoing aggressive crypto accumulation strateg…
· Investing