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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
- SEC Reviews Grayscale’s GDLC ETF Approval Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing its recent approval of Grayscale’s move to convert its Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to a letter dated July 1.
· Regulation
- BONK Surges as 2x Leveraged ETF Inches Closer to Launch
Solana meme token BONK ($BONK) jumped 9.87% to $0.00001494 on July 2, extending its rally amid renewed investor excitement over a potential 2x leveraged BONK ETF. According to CoinDesk Research, BONK peaked at $0.0000…
· Investing
- JPMorgan and S&P Global Explore Blockchain Carbon Credit Tokenization
JPMorgan’s blockchain division Kinexys has partnered with S&P Global Commodity Insights to explore how blockchain can be used to tokenize carbon credits, aiming to improve transparency, efficiency, and market liquidit…
· Business
- Ripple Teams Up with OpenPayd to Expand RLUSD Stablecoin and Cross-Border Payments
Ripple has partnered with London-based fintech company OpenPayd to strengthen its U.S. dollar stablecoin infrastructure and cross-border payments capabilities. The collaboration will enable direct minting and burning …
· Business
- Vitalik Buterin Urges Crypto Industry to Embrace Real Decentralization
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has called on the crypto industry to mature, warning that decentralization must evolve from a buzzword into enforceable guarantees for users. Speaking at the Ethereum Community Conf…
· Technology
- BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Now Outearning S&P 500 Flagship Fund
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is now generating more annual revenue than its long-standing iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV), according to Bloomberg data. Despite IBIT managing just $52 billion in assets under…
· Business
- Ripple Seeks National Bank Charter Amid Stablecoin Expansion
Ripple, the blockchain firm behind the XRP Ledger, has applied for a national banking license with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a move that could significantly broaden its regulatory reach…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Stays Rangebound Amid US Trade, Tax Uncertainty; MARA Mining Output Drops
Bitcoin traded slightly lower on Wednesday, slipping 0.6% to $106,321.4, as ongoing uncertainty over U.S. trade policies and a divisive tax bill kept risk appetite subdued. The cryptocurrency remained locked in a tigh…
· Investing
- Ripple Locks 400M XRP in Escrow Amid Ongoing Token Management Shifts
Ripple has locked 400 million XRP (worth $869 million at the time) back into escrow, according to Whale Alert. This move follows the company’s routine monthly release, where it unlocked 500 million XRP (valued at $1.0…
· Investing
- DOJ Seizes $225M in Crypto from Pig Butchering Scam, Signals Tougher Crypto Crime Crackdown
The U.S. Department of Justice has seized $225 million in cryptocurrency tied to pig butchering scams, marking a major move to recover stolen assets and protect American victims. Legal expert Phil Selden, a member at …
· Regulation
- Dogecoin Eyes Reversal at Key $0.152 Support Level
Dogecoin (DOGE) is approaching a crucial price zone near $0.152 that may determine its next major move. Despite its continued downtrend, the meme coin is showing early signs of stabilization. DOGE has been trading wit…
· Investing
- Ethereum Faces Crucial EMA Squeeze as Breakout or Breakdown Looms
Ethereum is approaching a critical juncture that could shape the rest of the summer. Currently trading within a compressed range on the daily chart, ETH is caught between the 200-day EMA near $2,380 and the 50-day EMA…
· Investing
- XRP Price Eyes Breakout After 300% Volume Surge Amid Key Technical Signals
XRP may finally be breaking free from its prolonged sideways trend, with a sharp 300% surge in trading volume pointing to a potential bullish reversal. Despite repeated rejections at the $2.25–$2.30 resistance zone, t…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Dips Below $106K as Tech Stock Selloff Weighs on Crypto
Bitcoin slipped nearly 1% over the past 24 hours, trading at $106,175 on Tuesday, as weakness in U.S. tech stocks appeared to drag the broader crypto market lower. The decline comes just after BTC recorded its highest…
· Investing
- Senate Passes Trump’s Economic Bill Without Crypto Tax Reform
The U.S. Senate has passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping legislative package supporting much of former President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, but left out a key proposal to reform crypto taxation. Despit…
· Regulation
- NY Attorney General Criticizes GENIUS Act, Citing Stablecoin Risks and Regulatory Gaps
New York Attorney General Letitia James has raised concerns over the U.S. Senate’s proposed stablecoin legislation, the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins of 2025), warning t…
· Regulation
- Solana Drops 7.8% Ahead of REX-Osprey SOL + Staking ETF Launch
Solana (SOL) plunged 7.84% over the past 24 hours, falling from $157.42 to $145.08 as of 20:03 UTC on July 1, 2025, significantly underperforming the broader crypto market, which declined just 0.24% based on the CoinD…
· Investing
- Ethereum Price Falls Amid U.S. Political Tensions as Institutions Boost ETH Holdings
Ethereum (ETH) fell 3.3% to $2,418.39 on July 1, reflecting broader crypto market weakness. The downturn comes amid political turmoil in the U.S., particularly a public clash between Elon Musk and Donald Trump over th…
· Investing
- ECB Advances DLT Settlement with Central Bank Money in New Innovation Push
The European Central Bank (ECB) has greenlit new research to explore how central bank money can be used to settle transactions on distributed ledger technology (DLT) platforms. The initiative aims to modernize payment…
· Regulation
- Figma Files for IPO with $69.5M Bitcoin ETF Investment, Targets Tech-Crypto Investors
Design software giant Figma has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) and revealed a $69.5 million stake in a Bitcoin ETF, signaling its deepening involvement in the crypto space. The company plans to list on the…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Suffers $1.85M Liquidation as Bulls Face 3,444% Imbalance
Dogecoin (DOGE) traders faced a major setback as the meme coin recorded $1.85 million in liquidations over just four hours, according to Coinglass data. The sharp drop in DOGE’s price triggered a massive liquidation i…
· Investing
- Tether Transfers $100M USDT in Cross-Chain Swap with Bitfinex
Tether Treasury transferred 100 million USDT tokens to crypto exchange Bitfinex on the Ethereum blockchain earlier today, according to data from Whale Alert. The transfer has sparked speculation around a potential liq…
· Investing
- Mastercard Expands Crypto Push with Strategic Leadership Hires
Mastercard is ramping up its involvement in the cryptocurrency space by opening two senior-level positions focused on digital assets and blockchain innovation. The global payments giant is hiring a Vice President, Hea…
· Business
- SEC Approves Grayscale ETF With XRP, BTC, ETH Exposure
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Grayscale’s move to convert its Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), marking a major milestone for crypto ETFs. This newly ap…
· Regulation
- XRP On-Chain Activity Surges Over 1.3 Billion, Price Remains Flat—What’s Next?
XRP just witnessed a massive spike in on-chain activity that flew under the radar for many traders. On June 30, payment volume between accounts skyrocketed to over 1.35 billion XRP, a dramatic surge compared to the st…
· Investing
- XRP, TRX, and DOGE Lead Bullish Momentum as Perpetual Funding Rates Surge
Perpetual funding rates are signaling bullish sentiment for top altcoins even as Bitcoin (BTC) starts Q3 with stagnant price movement near $107,000. These rates, paid every eight hours on perpetual futures contracts, …
· Insights & Views
- HBAR Rallies as Hedera Expands into AI, Gaming, and Sustainability
Hedera’s native token HBAR continued its upward momentum on June 30, climbing 2.1% to $0.1519 amid growing ecosystem developments. This rally follows a series of strategic partnerships and product launches that reinfo…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Shines as Crypto Market Stalls in H1 2025
The global crypto market saw minimal movement in the first half of 2025, despite political and economic turbulence. According to TradingView, total cryptocurrency market capitalization inched up just 3% to $3.27 trill…
· Investing
- Circle Seeks OCC Trust Bank Charter to Boost USDC Oversight
Circle, the issuer of USDC, has filed an application with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to become a federally regulated national trust bank. If approved, the entity — to be named First Natio…
· Business
- Senator Lummis Pushes Crypto Tax Relief in U.S. Budget Bill
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis is advocating for a major crypto tax reform by introducing a pro-crypto amendment into the sweeping federal budget bill aligned with President Donald Trump's agenda. The proposal aims to ea…
· Regulation
- Filecoin (FIL) Surges 6% Before Facing Resistance at $2.41
Filecoin (FIL) recorded a sharp 6.1% rally on June 29, briefly jumping from $2.31 to $2.41 before pulling back, according to CoinDesk Research. The surge was backed by unusually high trading volume, peaking at 7.6 mil…
· Investing
- Solana Rises on Rumors of First U.S. SOL Staking ETF Launch This Week
Solana (SOL) surged over 5% early Monday, briefly touching $157, fueled by speculation that a SOL Staking ETF could hit the market as early as Wednesday. The rally followed a post by automated news bot “Unfolded” on X…
· Investing
- XRP Poised for Another Rally as Don Alt Predicts ‘Round 2’
Popular pseudonymous crypto analyst Don Alt has sparked new excitement around XRP, suggesting on X (formerly Twitter) that the altcoin may be ready for “Round 2” of its rally. Known for accurately calling XRP’s explos…
· People
- $56M XRP Transfer to Coinbase Sparks Speculation Amid ETF Hype
A massive XRP transfer has caught the attention of the crypto community. On June 30, blockchain tracker Whale Alert reported that 25,498,179 XRP—valued at over $56 million—was moved to Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based…
· Investing
- Ethereum ETF Inflows Surge as Price Rebounds to $2,500
Ethereum (ETH) is regaining momentum as institutional investors return in force. The asset rebounded sharply from $2,200 to $2,500 last week, prompting a surge in demand from big players. According to on-chain data fr…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Stagnates at $2 as Volume and Volatility Collapse
XRP is facing an unusual phase of stagnation, hovering tightly around the $2 mark in a narrow sideways channel—something never seen before in its trading history. Known for its erratic price swings and sudden breakout…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Price Faces Key Resistance Amid Weak Breakout Signal
Bitcoin’s recent price action has many traders eyeing a breakout, but the underlying data paints a less optimistic picture. Currently trading between $107,000 and $108,000, Bitcoin remains capped by a strong descendin…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Whale Moves $1.4B in Transfers, SBI VC Trade Confirmed as Source
Whale Alert, a leading blockchain tracker, reported a series of massive XRP transfers totaling nearly $1.5 billion. The movements—three separate transactions involving 320 million and two batches of 160 million XRP—sp…
· Investing
- Bhutan Embraces Crypto to Boost Tourism and Build a Digital Economy
Bhutan is rapidly embracing cryptocurrency to modernize its financial system, attract high-value tourists, and establish a digitally resilient economy. During the "Digital Bhutan" panel co-hosted by Binance, governmen…
· Business
- IBIT ETF Sees Volume Surge and Bullish Momentum Amid Rising Inflows
BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, listed on Nasdaq under the ticker IBIT, jumped 3.49% last week, breaking a four-week decline in trading volume. According to TradingView, 210.02 million shares changed hands during the we…
· Investing