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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
- XRP Ledger Gains Momentum as Mercado Bitcoin Plans $200M Tokenization Push
XRP Ledger (XRPL) is drawing renewed investor attention as Mercado Bitcoin, one of Latin America's largest digital asset platforms, launches a massive tokenization initiative. The company announced plans to tokenize o…
· Investing
- Michael Saylor Challenges Metaplanet to “Fight for Bitcoin” Amid New BTC Buys
Bitcoin advocate and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, Michael Saylor, has once again stirred the crypto community—this time through a gamified meme featuring himself and Simon Gerovich of Metaplanet. The image mim…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Cash Moves Spark Speculation Ahead of $8.5B Satoshi-Era BTC Transfer
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) saw unexpected movement late Friday, coinciding with the largest ever transfer of dormant “Satoshi-era” Bitcoin (BTC). BCH surged to $483.67 following a suspicious transaction involving over 10,000 …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Hack Rumors Swirl After $8.6B Transfer From Dormant Wallets
Billions in long-dormant Bitcoin were mysteriously moved today, sparking speculation of a potential private key hack. Conor Grogan, director at Coinbase, suggested there’s a small chance this could be the result of a …
· Insights & Views
- Adam Back Predicts $200 Trillion Bitcoin Market Cap Amid Inflation Concerns
British cypherpunk and Blockstream CEO Adam Back has made a bold claim that Bitcoin's market cap could eventually reach $200 trillion. This staggering prediction surpasses current global benchmarks: the S&P 500 is val…
· People
- Dormant Bitcoin Whale Moves $8.7B After 14 Years, Sparking Market Speculation
A massive dormant Bitcoin whale has reemerged, transferring 80,000 BTC—valued at approximately $8.7 billion—in just four hours, according to on-chain analytics firm Lookonchain. The transactions, tracked by blockchain…
· Investing
- NEAR Token Drops 5% Despite Bitwise Launching Staking ETP
NEAR Protocol's native token slumped 5.42% on Friday, falling from $2.294 to $2.170 within 24 hours, even as Bitwise launched its NEAR Staking Exchange-Traded Product (ETP), a move aimed at boosting institutional expo…
· Investing
- Bank of Canada Explores Privacy-Focused Digital Dollar with MIT’s OpenCBDC Model
The Bank of Canada is advancing its research into a potential digital Canadian dollar, unveiling a new technical blueprint focused on privacy, decentralization, and everyday use. In partnership with MIT’s Digital Curr…
· Business
- BONK Eyes Breakout Amid ETF Buzz and Token Burn Hype
Solana-based memecoin BONK has slightly pulled back after a 21% rally earlier this week but remains in bullish territory as trading activity intensifies. As of now, BONK is trading at $0.00001673, showing a modest 1.6…
· Investing
- Brazil Central Bank Hackers Launder $40M via Crypto Exchanges
Hackers behind a recent $140 million cyberattack on a Central Bank of Brazil service provider have reportedly begun laundering the stolen funds using cryptocurrencies. According to on-chain analyst ZachXBT, between $3…
· Insights & Views
- $2B in Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Moves After 14 Years, Adding Pressure on Market
Two long-dormant Bitcoin wallets, each holding approximately $1 billion worth of BTC, have suddenly become active after 14 years of silence. According to Lookonchain, a wallet containing 10,000 BTC—valued at around $1…
· Investing
- Ethereum Breaks $2,600 With Strong Momentum, Eyes $3,000 Next
Ethereum (ETH) has just recorded its most significant breakout in months, surging past the critical $2,600 resistance level for the first time since May. This move marks a clear shift in market sentiment after weeks o…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Breaks Above 26 EMA, Signaling Bullish Momentum Shift
Dogecoin (DOGE) has finally shown signs of a potential recovery after weeks of lackluster trading. The meme coin has broken above its 26-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) on the daily chart, a significant technical…
· Investing
- XRP Breaks Past 50 EMA, Signals Bullish Reversal Above $2.28
XRP has officially broken above the crucial 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), signaling a potential shift from months of sideways movement to a bullish trend. The 50 EMA had long acted as a resistance barrier, …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Holds at $109,112 as Tariff Fears and Rate Uncertainty Weigh on Markets
Bitcoin edged lower on Friday, slipping 0.2% to $109,112 after briefly topping $110,500 overnight. The retreat followed renewed market anxiety over U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade tariffs and fading hop…
· Investing
- Charles Hoskinson Refutes Claims of Government Control Over Cardano
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has firmly denied claims that he could be forced by governments to censor or control the blockchain. In response to a viral social media post alleging that ADA’s design allows central…
· People
- $57M XRP Whale Transfer Sparks Confusion, Not Sell-Off
A massive 25.5 million XRP transfer worth over $57 million has raised eyebrows in the crypto community, initially sparking fears of a whale-led sell-off. On-chain tracking platform Whale Alert flagged the July 3 trans…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Volatility Plunges, Signaling Shift Toward Safe-Haven Status
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is experiencing a sharp decline in volatility, suggesting a major shift in its market behavior. Once known for wild price swings and speculative trading, Bitc…
· Investing
- Saylor Predicts IBIT Will Surpass All BlackRock ETFs in Revenue
MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor believes the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) is on track to become BlackRock’s most profitable ETF. The prediction follows Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas’ report t…
· People
- Fidelity Leads Bitcoin ETF Inflows with $183M Surge Amid Rising Institutional Demand
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have returned to positive inflow territory, recording a substantial $407.78 million in net inflows on July 2. Leading this momentum was the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC), which brought in …
· Investing
- Amber International Raises $25.5M to Expand Blockchain Reserve Fund
Amber International Holding (AMBR), a subsidiary of crypto trading firm Amber Group, has secured $25.5 million through a private placement to expand its $100 million Crypto Ecosystem Reserve. The fund, launched earlie…
· Business
- Ondo Finance and Pantera Capital Launch $250M RWA Investment Initiative
Ondo Finance (ONDO) and Pantera Capital are joining forces to invest $250 million in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization projects, further fueling momentum in one of crypto’s fastest-growing sectors. The joint initiat…
· Business
- Ether Holds Strong Above $2,580 Amid Robust U.S. Jobs Data and Equity Rally
Ether (ETH) traded at $2,584.90 on July 3, posting a modest 0.55% gain in the past 24 hours as crypto markets mirrored Wall Street’s bullish reaction to strong U.S. employment data. The CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20), track…
· Investing
- SEC Delays Grayscale GDLC ETF Launch Amid Regulatory Review
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has paused the launch of Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) ETF just one day after its initial approval. Although the ETF received a green light via delegated a…
· Insights & Views
- SUI Rallies as Lion Group Adds Token to $600M Crypto Strategy
Sui (SUI) is trading around $3.02, marking a 4% gain over the past 24 hours and a nearly 15% increase in the last week. The token's recent rally follows Lion Group Holding Ltd.'s (LGHL) announcement on June 26 that it…
· Investing
- How Blockchain and Tokenization Are Transforming Asset Management
Asset managers overseeing trillions in private equity, credit, and real assets are embracing blockchain and tokenization to modernize outdated infrastructure and engage next-gen investors. Despite their investment sop…
· Insights & Views
- DeFi Dev Corp Boosts $98M SOL Treasury with $2.7M Acquisition
DeFi Development Corp (DFDV), a Florida-based public company, has expanded its Solana (SOL) treasury by purchasing an additional 17,760 tokens, worth approximately $2.72 million. Acquired at an average price of $153.1…
· Insights & Views
- Bitmine Immersion Soars 3,000% on $250M ETH Bet, Drawing Comparisons to MSTR and Sharplink
Bitmine Immersion (BMNR), led by Fundstrat’s Thomas Lee, has surged over 3,000% in under a week, becoming the latest crypto-linked stock grabbing investor attention. The company's shares skyrocketed past $140 on Thurs…
· Business
- Cardano (ADA) Jumps 6% Amid Volume Surge and Mixed Market Signals
Cardano's native token ADA surged over 6% in the past 24 hours, trading at $0.5991 as of press time, with volume spiking amid a broader cryptocurrency market rally. The token peaked at $0.611 around 08:00 UTC, driven …
· Investing
- BONK Surges as Bitcoin Nears ATH, Memecoin Rally Gains Steam
Solana-based memecoin BONK ($0.00001659) is leading the altcoin rally as Bitcoin trades near a new all-time high above $109,600. The surge comes amid renewed risk appetite following BTC’s push above $110,000, sparking…
· Investing
- Dormant Whale Moves $816M in Bitcoin, Linked to Jump Crypto
A massive Bitcoin transfer worth over $816 million has caught the attention of the crypto world. Blockchain tracking service Whale Alert reported that an anonymous whale moved 7,499 BTC—valued at $816,524,780—into a n…
· Investing
- XRP Rallies as ETF Optimism and Bullish Options Surge
XRP has surged over 3.5% in the past 24 hours, with Deribit options data signaling strong bullish sentiment. High-volume trading in call options, particularly the July 25 $3.00 and $4.00 strikes and the September 28 $…
· Investing
- EUR/USD Rally Outpaces Bitcoin as Eurozone Attracts Global Investors
In June, EUR/USD surged nearly 4% to 1.1786, outperforming bitcoin's 2.4% gain and bringing both assets to over 13% year-to-date growth. Analysts see more upside for EUR/USD, signaling strength for euro-pegged stablec…
· Investing
- XRP Price Could Surge 1200%, Says Analyst Who Predicted 2024 Rally
XRP may be gearing up for a massive price rally similar to its historic 2017 breakout, according to prominent crypto trader DonAlt, who has nearly 700,000 followers on X. The analyst, known for accurately calling XRP’…
· Investing
- Ethereum and Cardano See Price Rebound Amid Surge in Developer Activity
Ethereum and Cardano have rebounded to price levels last seen 10 days ago, supported by more than just market momentum. According to Santiment, both networks continue to show robust developer activity, signaling long-…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Eyes $120K Breakout as Key Resistance Zone Approaches
Bitcoin is once again in the spotlight as it approaches a key resistance level that could define its short-term trajectory. Currently trading near $107,400, BTC is consolidating below a descending trendline that has c…
· Investing
- Solana Maintains Uptrend Without Golden Cross as Traders Watch Key Support Levels
Solana (SOL) continues its upward trajectory despite the absence of a golden cross — a classic bullish indicator that occurs when the 50-day moving average crosses above the 200-day moving average. Typically seen as a…
· Investing
- OpenAI Denounces Unauthorized Tokenized Equity Sale on Robinhood Europe
OpenAI has publicly denied any involvement in recent tokenized equity offerings listed on Robinhood's European platform. In a statement posted to X, the AI company clarified, “These ‘OpenAI tokens’ are not OpenAI equi…
· Business
- Celsius Wins Key Ruling in $4B Lawsuit Against Tether Over Bitcoin Liquidation
A New York bankruptcy court has allowed Celsius to proceed with most of its $4 billion lawsuit against stablecoin issuer Tether, according to a court filing dated June 30. The lawsuit centers on Tether’s alleged impro…
· Regulation
- Ethereum Price Surges as ETF Inflows and Tokenization Drive Bullish Momentum
Ethereum (ETH) surged to $2,601 on July 2, following a 6.49% rally from $2,413 within 24 hours, according to CoinDesk Research. The breakout came after 16 hours of consolidation between $2,380 and $2,460, signaling re…
· Investing