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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
- Ethereum Surges Toward $3K Amid Renewed Institutional Demand and Market Momentum
Ethereum (ETH) surged to a four-month high on Thursday, nearing the $3,000 mark with a 6.7% gain over 24 hours. The rally coincided with Bitcoin (BTC) hitting new all-time highs, trading above $115,000. ETH’s price cl…
· Investing
- Coinbase Stock Rises Despite Rare Double Downgrade
Coinbase (COIN) shares climbed over 4% Thursday, defying a rare double downgrade from investment firm H.C. Wainwright. Analyst Mike Colonnese cut his rating from “buy” to “sell,” citing concerns about slowing spot tra…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Soars to Record $116K Amid Bullish Momentum and Institutional Optimism
Bitcoin (BTC) surged to a new all-time high of $116,221 on Thursday, smashing past the previous $113,800 record. The flagship cryptocurrency has nearly doubled over the past year, rising from $57,899, fueled by growin…
· Investing
- Senate Confirms Jonathan Gould as OCC Chief Amid Pro-Crypto Policy Shift
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jonathan Gould, a former blockchain executive, as the new Comptroller of the Currency, signaling a regulatory pivot favoring the crypto industry under President Donald Trump. Approved in …
· Regulation
- MARA Holdings Appoints Nir Rikovitch as Chief Product Officer to Drive Innovation
Bitcoin mining firm MARA Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA) has named Nir Rikovitch as its new Chief Product Officer, signaling a major push to strengthen its product development and commercial strategy. Rikovitch will lead effo…
· Business
- John Bollinger Predicts Bitcoin Breakout as BTC Hits Record $113K
Legendary technical analyst John Bollinger has confirmed Bitcoin's long-awaited breakout, calling attention to the digital asset’s historic surge. Earlier today, Bitcoin (BTC) soared to a new all-time high of $113,804…
· People
- Bitcoin Hits Record $113K as $575M in Shorts Get Liquidated
Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, soared to a new all-time high of $113,541 on the Bitstamp exchange at 17:41 UTC, breaking past the $113,000 milestone for the first time. The…
· Business
- Ethereum Surges as BlackRock’s ETH ETF Hits Record Trading Volume
Ethereum (ETH) surged nearly 6% on Wednesday, outperforming major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), XRP, and Solana (SOL). The rally coincided with record-breaking trading activity in BlackRock’s spot ether exchang…
· Investing
- Justin Sun Buys $100M in TRUMP Token to Align TRON with Pro-Crypto U.S. Stance
Tron founder Justin Sun has made a bold move by purchasing $100 million worth of TRUMP tokens, signaling a strategic alliance with the pro-crypto stance of the Trump administration. In an interview with CoinDesk, Sun …
· People
- Ant Group to Integrate Circle’s USDC Stablecoin on Proprietary Blockchain
Ant Group’s international arm, backed by Alibaba founder Jack Ma, is set to adopt Circle’s USDC stablecoin on its proprietary blockchain network. The integration will begin once U.S. regulators officially certify USDC…
· Business
- RBA Launches Project Acacia to Advance Tokenized Asset Markets with CBDCs and Stablecoins
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has launched “Project Acacia,” a collaborative initiative to explore wholesale tokenized asset markets using stablecoins, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and deposit tokens…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Hits Record High Near $112K Amid Surging Institutional Demand
Bitcoin soared to a new all-time high on Wednesday, reaching $111,988.20, as a surge in institutional demand and growing risk appetite fueled bullish momentum. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last trading at $1…
· Investing
- Ethereum Eyes $3,000 as Technicals and On-Chain Data Signal Bullish Momentum
Ethereum (ETH) is showing some of its most bullish signs in recent months, setting the stage for a potential breakout above $3,000. Currently trading near $2,670, ETH has firmly reclaimed key moving averages, includin…
· Investing
- XRP Breaks Key Resistance as Bullish Momentum Builds Toward $3
XRP has kicked off July with a 10% rally, entering a key technical zone that could mark the beginning of a broader uptrend. The XRP/USDT chart shows a well-defined ascending channel, indicating sustained bullish momen…
· Investing
- U.S. Lawmakers Set Sights on Crypto Tax Rules During Crypto Week
As U.S. lawmakers prepare for “Crypto Week,” the House Ways and Means Committee is set to address a major concern for digital asset investors—crypto taxation. On July 16, the committee's oversight subcommittee, led by…
· Regulation
- Revolut Eyes $1B Raise at $65B Valuation Amid Global Expansion Push
Revolut, Europe’s most valuable fintech startup, is reportedly in talks to raise $1 billion at a $65 billion valuation, according to the Financial Times. The move marks a major step in the London-based company’s globa…
· Business
- Bitcoin Holds Steady in June as Long-Term Holders Reach Record High
Bitcoin recorded a modest 2.55% gain in June, closing the month below its May peak of $112,000. The cryptocurrency continues to trade within a tight range, signaling a consolidation phase, according to ARK Invest’s la…
· Investing
- FLOKI Dips After Webull Pay Listing Amid Volatile Trading
FLOKI traded lower over the past 24 hours, closing at $0.00008946, down 1.87%, after swinging between a high of $0.00009435 and a low of $0.00008913. The meme token experienced significant volatility, initially rallyi…
· Investing
- Greece Seizes Crypto Linked to $1.5B Bybit Hack Tied to Lazarus Group
Greece has conducted its first-ever cryptocurrency seizure, targeting funds stolen in the $1.5 billion Bybit hack that occurred in February and was allegedly orchestrated by North Korea’s Lazarus Group. The Hellenic A…
· Regulation
- Solana ETFs Quietly Gain Momentum with $78M in Inflows Amid Spot ETF Hopes
Solana-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. have seen a notable surge in capital inflows, attracting $78 million over the past month. This growth reflects increasing investor interest in altcoin-backed ETF…
· Investing
- Monad Acquires Portal Labs to Expand Stablecoin Payment Capabilities
Monad Foundation, the team behind the high-speed Ethereum-compatible layer-1 blockchain Monad, has acquired Portal Labs, a stablecoin infrastructure firm, to accelerate its expansion into blockchain-based payments. Th…
· Business
- Bitcoin Cash Holds Above $500 Amid Bullish Signals and Volume Surge
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) traded in a tight range on July 9, closing at $505.96, up 0.43% over 24 hours, according to CoinDesk Research. The cryptocurrency opened at $503.82 and maintained a firm stance above the $500 level,…
· Insights & Views
- Circle Taps Bybit in New USDC Revenue-Sharing Deal Amid Stablecoin War
Circle, the U.S.-based issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has reportedly entered into a revenue-sharing agreement with Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, according to sources familiar with the matt…
· Business
- Bitcoin Rallies to $109K as Trump Sparks Fed Rate Cut Debate
Bitcoin climbed to $109,343 on July 9, up 0.8% in 24 hours, following former President Donald Trump's call for a 3% federal funds rate cut. In a Truth Social post at 10:00 a.m. ET, Trump argued the current rate is “at…
· Investing
- XRP Breaks $2.28 on Ripple’s U.S. Banking License Push
XRP is gaining bullish traction following Ripple’s pursuit of a national banking license in the U.S., pushing prices above the key $2.28 resistance. This breakout, supported by surging volume, signals strong market co…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Holds Strong Near $108.7K Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats
Bitcoin is showing resilience near $108,700, shrugging off market jitters triggered by former U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed push for tariffs of up to 50% on imports, targeting tech policy tensions with the EU.…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Price Squeeze Nears Breakout as Volatility Looms
Dogecoin (DOGE) is currently stuck in a tight price squeeze, trading around $0.168 within a narrow ascending channel. This gradual uptrend has formed a series of higher lows, suggesting persistent buying pressure, yet…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Fork Pattern Signals Rising Volatility Ahead of Potential $3K Breakout
Ethereum is forming a rare "fork" pattern across its 50, 100, and 200-day moving averages, signaling a sharp increase in market volatility. As ETH trades near $2,547, these key technical indicators are diverging—resem…
· Investing
- AAVE Rallies Above $290 as DeFi Lending Surges to New Highs
AAVE, the native token of decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Aave, surged to over $290 on Tuesday—its highest level in three weeks—as the DeFi lending sector gains renewed momentum.
· Investing
- Figma’s Bitcoin Strategy Signals Broader Corporate Adoption
Figma, the popular collaborative design platform used by 95% of Fortune 500 companies, has filed for an IPO after generating $871 million in revenue over the past year—up 49% year-over-year. Notably, the company discl…
· Business
- Polygon (POL) Gains 3% as Market Eyes Heimdall v2 Upgrade
Polygon’s native token, POL (formerly MATIC), climbed nearly 3% in the past 24 hours, outperforming the broader crypto market amid rising investor interest and key technical support. The token surged from $0.184 to $0…
· Investing
- BTCS Surges 100% on $100M Ethereum Treasury Expansion Plan
Shares of Blockchain Technology Consensus Solutions (BTCS), a Nasdaq-listed blockchain firm, skyrocketed over 100% on Tuesday after announcing a bold $100 million funding initiative to expand its Ethereum (ETH) holdin…
· Investing
- Judge Bars Mention of Van Loon Case in Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm’s Trial
U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla ruled that the Van Loon v. Department of the Treasury verdict cannot be referenced during the upcoming criminal trial of Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm. The decision came …
· Regulation
- U.S. Sanctions North Korean Cyber Facilitator Linked to Crypto Laundering
The U.S. Treasury Department has added North Korean national Song Kum Hyok to its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list, identifying him as a key figure behind cybercrime and illicit cryptocurrency schemes linked …
· Regulation
- HBAR Rises After Joining Grayscale Smart Contract Platform Fund
Hedera’s native token, HBAR, saw upward price action after being added to the Grayscale Smart Contract Platform Fund, replacing Polkadot (DOT) in the fund’s latest rebalance. The token traded at $0.1614 at press time,…
· Investing
- DeFi Insurance: Unlocking Institutional Capital Through Risk Protection
Insurance has long been a core pillar of finance, enabling capital deployment by pricing and mitigating risk. While traditional finance has evolved sophisticated insurance mechanisms since the 1600s, decentralized fin…
· Insights & Views
- FLOKI Surges 12% Amid Valhalla Launch and Massive Trading Volume
Memecoin FLOKI soared 12.1% in the past 24 hours, jumping from $0.0000815 to $0.0000915, significantly outperforming the broader CoinDesk 20 Index, which gained just 1.4%. The rally came on the back of explosive tradi…
· Investing
- Internet Computer (ICP) Rebounds 1% as $4.72 Support Strengthens Bullish Outlook
Internet Computer (ICP) saw a modest yet technically significant 1% recovery on Tuesday, bouncing back from early selling pressure and reinforcing its bullish momentum. The altcoin found solid support near the $4.72 m…
· Investing
- Powell Faces Growing Political Pressure as Fed Independence Tested
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is under mounting political pressure as a powerful coalition led by President Donald Trump, FHFA Director Bill Pulte, and several Republican lawmakers ramps up calls for his resigna…
· People
- Eric Trump to Speak at BTC Asia as Hong Kong Pushes Pro-Crypto Legislation
Eric Trump is set to speak at the upcoming BTC Asia conference in Hong Kong, scheduled for August 28–29. This marks another stop on the Trump family’s expanding presence on the global crypto conference circuit, with D…
· People