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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 Eyes Bullish Breakout Amid Looming Golden Cross
Ethereum (ETH) is approaching a critical technical juncture as it hovers near key moving averages, setting the stage for a potential golden cross—a bullish signal that could drive significant upside momentum. A golden…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Stalls Above $100K as ETF Inflows Offset by Selling Pressure
Bitcoin’s bull run has hit a standstill despite continued inflows into spot ETFs and favorable U.S. regulatory developments. The leading cryptocurrency has remained range-bound between $100,000 and $110,000 for over 4…
· Investing
- Crypto Prices Slide Amid Middle East Tensions and Fed Inflation Warning
Major cryptocurrencies slumped Thursday as rising geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation fears sent shockwaves through global markets. XRP, Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL) each dropped over 1% in 24 hours, whi…
· Investing
- OKX Helps DOJ Uncover $225M USDT Scam Tied to Kansas Banker’s Embezzlement
A former Kansas banker who embezzled $47 million from Heartland Tri-State Bank in 2023 fell victim to a massive international crypto scam, triggering one of the largest USDT seizures in U.S. history. According to a ne…
· Regulation
- South Korea’s Altcoin Obsession Fuels Global Crypto Trends Amid USELESS Token Surge
South Korea continues to wield outsized influence on altcoin markets, with its latest fixation—$USELESS—highlighting the nation's evolving role in global crypto speculation. The Solana-based memecoin, despite having n…
· Business
- Trump Pushes GENIUS Act to Regulate Stablecoins, Urges Fast-Track Approval
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised the Senate’s passage of the GENIUS Act, a bill aimed at regulating stablecoins, and urged the House of Representatives to pass it quickly without amendments. The legisl…
· Regulation
- Fidelity Flags Rising Influence of Bitcoin’s Ancient Supply
Fidelity Digital Assets has spotlighted a key trend in Bitcoin's ecosystem: the growing impact of "ancient" Bitcoin—coins that haven’t moved in over a decade. According to the firm, this long-dormant supply now surpas…
· Investing
- Ford Joins Cardano-Powered Iagon to Tackle Legal Document Management with Blockchain and AI
Ford Motor Company is stepping into the blockchain space once again, this time as an advisor to Iagon, a Cardano-based decentralized cloud service. Iagon is developing a proof of concept (POC) in collaboration with le…
· Business
- Abraxas Capital Bets $500M Against Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Altcoins Amid Market Slide
UK-based investment firm Abraxas Capital Management is taking a bold bearish stance on the crypto market, shorting nearly $500 million worth of top cryptocurrencies. According to blockchain analytics platform Arkham I…
· Investing
- XRP Price Poised for Breakout as Symmetrical Triangle Tightens
XRP’s price action is pressing into a classic symmetrical triangle—a pattern known for heralding sharp volatility when it resolves. The coin currently trades near $2.13, boxed in by a series of lower highs and higher …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Squeeze Signals Imminent Breakout as Traders Watch Key Levels
Bitcoin is trading within an increasingly narrow range, signaling a potential breakout that could reshape the current market structure. The cryptocurrency is currently wedged between two crucial exponential moving ave…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Hits Record Losing Streak as Bearish Signals Mount
Dogecoin (DOGE) just marked its longest losing streak in recent history, closing seven consecutive daily sessions in the red. This extended downtrend has alarmed investors, as the meme coin’s short-term technical outl…
· Investing
- DeFi’s Silent Boom: Institutional Growth and Fintech Integration Drive Surge
Decentralized finance (DeFi) is quietly entering a new phase of maturity, driven not by speculative mania, but by deep integration into fintech platforms and increasing institutional adoption. According to a new repor…
· Insights & Views
- SUI Price Volatility Signals Caution as Resistance Holds at $2.82
SUI ($2.83) saw heightened volatility over the past 24 hours, trading in a wide 7.3% range between $2.71 and $2.92. The token initially dipped to $2.71 before briefly rebounding to $2.92, but strong resistance near $2…
· Investing
- Congress Must Fix Flaws in Stablecoin Regulation to Prevent Systemic Risks
The U.S. Senate recently passed the bipartisan GENIUS Act, aiming to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins. A similar bill, the STABLE Act, is moving through the House, with President Trump eager to sign le…
· Insights & Views
- Uniswap (UNI) Surges 70% Amid Bullish Reversal and Strong Trading Volume
Uniswap’s governance token (UNI) is showing a powerful recovery, trading above $7.46 after gaining over 70% from its 2024 low of $4.55 on April 7. This marks UNI’s strongest bullish stretch since early 2023, posting g…
· Investing
- Fed Holds Rates Steady as Stagflation Fears Rise, Bitcoin Remains Resilient
The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rates unchanged at 4.25%–4.50% during its June meeting, aligning with broad market expectations. The central bank acknowledged continued solid economic activity des…
· Regulation
- Coinbase Launches Stablecoin Payments Platform on Base Network
Coinbase (COIN) has officially entered the global payments space with the launch of Coinbase Payments, a stablecoin-based service powered by its Ethereum layer-2 network, Base. According to a Wednesday blog post, the …
· Business
- UK to Propose Stricter Crypto Exposure Rules for Banks by 2026
The Bank of England is preparing to introduce new rules limiting banks’ exposure to cryptoassets by 2026, aiming to safeguard financial stability amid the growing influence of digital assets. David Bailey, executive d…
· Regulation
- Litecoin Surges 1.6% Amid Market Turmoil and ETF Optimism
Litecoin (LTC) bounced back from early losses on Tuesday, closing the day with a 1.6% gain at $84.88 after dipping to a low of $82.69. The recovery came despite broader market turbulence driven by rising geopolitical …
· Investing
- BNB Struggles at $654 as Israel-Iran Conflict and U.S. Rhetoric Fuel Crypto Volatility
Binance Coin (BNB) is stuck beneath a pivotal $654 resistance, slipping after an intraday push to $655. The pullback echoes wider market anxiety sparked by escalating Israel-Iran hostilities and former U.S. President …
· Insights & Views
- XRP Slides Below Support as ETF Rejections and Market Jitters Weigh
XRP fell 4.5% over the past 24 hours, dropping from $2.254 to $2.164 amid growing selling pressure and broader market uncertainty. The decline follows a weeklong downtrend that now totals nearly 9%, with the token str…
· Investing
- Ark Invest Sells $44.7M in Circle Shares Amid Stablecoin Regulation Win
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest offloaded 300,108 shares of Circle Internet Group (CRCL) across three ETFs on Tuesday, cashing in $44.7 million as the stock continued its strong post-IPO momentum. CRCL closed at $149.15 on t…
· Business
- Dogecoin Drops 7.5% Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Policy Uncertainty
Dogecoin (DOGE) slid 7.5% in the past 24 hours, dropping from $0.176 to $0.164 as rising geopolitical tensions and cautious central bank policy rattled risk markets. The memecoin’s decline mirrored broader altcoin wea…
· Investing
- Crypto Market Dips as Tensions Rise and Stablecoin Bill Gains Traction
Crypto markets fell broadly on Wednesday, with altcoins leading the decline while Bitcoin remained range-bound above $105,000. XRP dropped 3.4% to $2.16, Cardano’s ADA fell 4% to $0.61485, and Ethereum slid 2.5% to $2…
· Investing
- Flare Network Boosts XRP Utility with DeFi Integration and FXRP Launch
Flare Network is emerging as a pivotal player in expanding XRP’s DeFi capabilities. According to a June 17 report by crypto research firm Messari, Flare serves as “core infrastructure for the XRPFi ecosystem,” transfo…
· Technology
- Solana ETF Approval Odds Surge to 76% as Market Awaits SEC Decision
Confidence in a Solana ETF approval is rising rapidly. According to a recent update from SolanaFloor on X, Polymarket now predicts a 76% chance that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve pendi…
· Investing
- XRP Price Drops 7% as Ripple-SEC Legal Pause Sparks Investor Uncertainty
XRP has plunged 7.29% in the past 24 hours, marking the steepest decline among the top 10 cryptocurrencies, according to CoinMarketCap. The sharp drop comes amid broader market volatility, but XRP's losses stand out a…
· Regulation
- XRP Faces Bearish Reversal Risk After Failed Breakout
XRP’s recent price movement is flashing warning signals for both traders and investors. Following a bullish breakout attempt, the token failed to maintain upward momentum, suggesting a potential fakeout and imminent r…
· Insights & Views
- Dogecoin Recovery at Risk as Bullish Signal Fades
Dogecoin’s recent recovery hopes are fading fast as a key technical indicator nears invalidation. The anticipated mini-golden cross—a bullish crossover between the 50-day and 100-day exponential moving averages (EMAs)…
· Investing
- SEC Delays Decision on Franklin Templeton’s Spot XRP ETF Filing
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially delayed its decision on the spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposed by $1.4 trillion asset manager Franklin Templeton. Originally expected by May 3…
· Regulation
- Justin Sun’s Father Gains Board Control in $100M TRX-Backed SRM Deal
SRM Entertainment, a Nevada-based firm soon to be renamed Tron Inc., disclosed a $100 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) deal funded entirely in TRX tokens, according to a recent SEC filing. The transa…
· Business
- U.S. Senate Passes Landmark Stablecoin Bill, Paving Way for Crypto Regulation
In a historic move, the U.S. Senate passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins of 2025 (GENIUS) Act with strong bipartisan support, voting 68-30. The legislation, which now advances t…
· Regulation
- JPMorgan Launches JPMD Deposit Token Pilot on Coinbase’s Base Network
JPMorgan has launched a pilot for its permissioned USD deposit token, JPMD, on Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 network. This marks the bank’s first major move onto a public blockchain using its Kinexys distributed l…
· Business
- Coinbase Eyes SEC Approval for Tokenized Stock Trading on Blockchain
Coinbase is seeking regulatory approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer tokenized stock trading, signaling a bold expansion into traditional finance. According to Paul Grewal, Coinbase’…
· Business
- Tether Faces Pressure as GENIUS Act Nears U.S. Stablecoin Regulation
Tether’s USDT, the world’s largest stablecoin with over $155 billion in circulation, may soon face compliance challenges under a landmark U.S. regulation—the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation fo…
· Insights & Views
- Crypto Markets Slide as U.S.-Iran War Fears Grow
Bitcoin and the broader crypto market plunged as geopolitical tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran escalated, triggering a wave of risk-off sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped 3.8% over the past 24 hours, slipping…
· Investing
- AgriFORCE Launches Bitcoin Mining Site in Alberta Using Flared Gas
AgriFORCE Growing Systems (NASDAQ: AGRI), a small-cap agriculture and tech firm, has officially launched its first bitcoin mining operation in Berwyn, Alberta. In partnership with BlueFlare Energy, the site uses stran…
· Business
- Dogecoin Surges 4.29% Amid Market Turmoil, Eyes $0.181 Breakout
Dogecoin (DOGE) rallied 4.29% over the past 24 hours, rising from $0.173 to $0.180 despite widespread liquidations triggered by the Israel–Iran conflict. The meme-based cryptocurrency broke through the $0.177 resistan…
· Investing
- XRP Whale Wallets Hit Record High as Investor Confidence Grows
The number of large XRP holders—commonly referred to as whales and sharks—has surged to an all-time high, signaling growing investor confidence in the payments-focused cryptocurrency.
· Investing