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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 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
- Bitcoin Holds Gains Amid Iran-Israel Tensions, Trump Media Files for Crypto ETF
Bitcoin saw modest gains on Tuesday, climbing 0.5% to $107,066.1 as investors digested reports of potential ceasefire talks between Iran and Israel. However, the crypto market remains cautious, with risk appetite subd…
· Investing
- Oku DeFi Aggregator Launches on Tezos-Powered Etherlink as TVL Surpasses $40M
Oku, a next-gen DeFi aggregator developed by GFX Labs, has officially launched on Etherlink, a high-performance Layer-2 blockchain built atop the Tezos (XTZ) ecosystem. As a Uniswap v3 fork, Oku empowers Etherlink use…
· Technology
- Bank of America’s Ongoing Interest in Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology
Despite widespread skepticism from traditional finance, Bank of America (BoA) has maintained a surprisingly bullish stance on Bitcoin since as early as 2013. In a client note released that year, the bank described Bit…
· Business
- Bitcoin Forms Rare Golden Cross Against Gold, Signals Momentum Shift
Bitcoin has recently formed a rare golden cross against gold, where its 23-day moving average crosses above the 50-day average. This technical pattern, while common in traditional assets, is unusual in the BTC/XAU rat…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Trading Volume Surges Past $1 Billion Amid Buying Pressure
Dogecoin (DOGE), the popular meme-based cryptocurrency, has seen its 24-hour trading volume soar to $1.05 billion, reflecting a 46% surge according to CoinMarketCap. Despite the spike in trading activity, DOGE’s price…
· Investing
- KuCoin Launches $2B Trust Project to Boost Crypto Security and Transparency
KuCoin, a leading tier-1 cryptocurrency exchange, has unveiled new milestones in its commitment to user security and transparency. CEO BC Wong recently announced the launch of the $2 billion Trust Project, a bold init…
· Business
- Crypto Rally Intensifies as Bitcoin Nears All-Time High Ahead of Fed Meeting
Crypto markets surged on Monday as traders shifted focus from geopolitical risks to major institutional developments. Bitcoin (BTC) climbed 3.1% over 24 hours to trade around $108,600, just shy of its all-time high. T…
· Insights & Views
- JPMorgan Files Trademark for JPMD Crypto Platform Amid Growing Blockchain Push
JPMorgan Chase, the largest U.S. bank by assets, has filed a trademark application for a new crypto-focused platform named JPMD, signaling deeper involvement in digital assets. The application, submitted to the U.S. P…
· Business
- Cantor Bullish on Solana Treasury Firms DeFi Development, Upexi, and Sol Strategies
Cantor Fitzgerald has initiated coverage on three leading companies holding Solana (SOL) as a treasury asset—DeFi Development (DFDV), Upexi (UPXI), and Sol Strategies (HODL)—assigning all three an “Overweight” rating.…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Mining Costs Surge Amid Rising Hashrate and Difficulty
Bitcoin miners are under increasing pressure as network difficulty and hashrate surge, squeezing profitability despite stable BTC prices. According to TheMinerMag's latest report, mining difficulty reached an all-time…
· Investing
- Canada Approves First Spot XRP ETF by Purpose Investments
Purpose Investments is set to launch the first-ever spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Canada after receiving final regulatory approval from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC). The Purpose XRP ETF, trading un…
· Business
- Litecoin Surges on Spot ETF Hopes and Whale Accumulation
Litecoin (LTC) climbed over 2% to $87.67 on Monday, gaining momentum amid growing optimism around a potential U.S. spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval and increasing institutional interest. The cryptocurrency adv…
· Insights & Views
- SUI Token Rallies on TVL Surge and Ecosystem Growth
SUI rose 3.85% to trade at $3.1110 on Monday, following a strong uptrend that pushed the token through key resistance levels. It reached an intraday high of $3.1554 before consolidating above $3.11, supported by heavy…
· Investing
- Toncoin Holds Above Key Support, Eyes Further Gains
Toncoin (TON) has shown notable resilience after a sharp pullback, holding strong above the $2.94–$2.96 support zone before breaking past the $3.00 resistance. Despite underperforming the broader market — the CoinDesk…
· Investing
- BNB Surges Amid Market Volatility as BNB Chain Activity Hits Record High
Binance Coin (BNB) posted strong gains in the past 24 hours, defying broader market jitters caused by geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran. The rally comes as usage of the BNB Chain skyrocketed, with daily tr…
· Insights & Views
- AVAX Sees V-Shaped Rebound Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Surges Past $19.80
Avalanche’s native token AVAX has rallied 3.1% in the past 24 hours, trading at $19.43, signaling a strong V-shaped recovery despite the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. CoinDesk's technical analysis model in…
· Investing
- Binance Issues Scam Alert Over Fake Support and Identity Theft Tactics
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has issued a new scam warning alerting users about fraudsters impersonating Binance support staff to steal personal information and crypto assets.
· Technology
- Michael Saylor Backs Metaplanet as It Hits 10,000 BTC Goal Early
Bitcoin evangelist and MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has publicly supported Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet after it reached its 2025 BTC acquisition goal six months early. In a recent twee…
· Business
- Bitcoin Eyes $110K as Technical Support and Low Resistance Fuel Rally
Bitcoin is showing strong signs of a potential surge toward the $110,000 mark, backed by solid technical support and a favorable liquidation environment. Currently trading around $106,650, BTC has rebounded decisively…
· Investing
- Ethereum Eyes Golden Cross as Price Targets $3,000
Ethereum (ETH) is nearing a major bullish technical signal—a golden cross—as its 50-day moving average rapidly converges with the 200-day moving average. Unless ETH experiences a sharp correction, this crossover is ex…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Holds Strong at 200 EMA, Eyes Breakout Above Resistance
XRP has once again showcased its resilience by holding above the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA), a key technical indicator closely watched by traders. Over the past few sessions, XRP tested this crucial supp…
· Investing
- Cliff Asness Slams Bitcoin Supporters Amid Chanos-MicroStrategy Clash
Legendary hedge fund manager Cliff Asness has intensified his criticism of Bitcoin, branding its most vocal advocates as “Ponzi cultists” in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter). The AQR Capital Management founder vo…
· People
- Cardano (ADA) Price Dips Despite Market Gains: Key Levels to Watch
Cardano (ADA) is facing downward pressure despite some cryptocurrencies trading in the green today. According to CoinMarketCap data, ADA has declined 1.10% in the past 24 hours and is down 5.46% over the past week, re…
· Investing
- XRP Burn Rate Nears 14M as Ledger Adds USDC and Real-World Assets
XRP Ledger is approaching a key deflationary milestone, with nearly 14 million XRP burned to date. According to XRPscan, the total XRP permanently destroyed through transaction fees has reached 13,985,106 tokens. Whil…
· Business
- Solana Holds $140 Support Amid Crypto Market Liquidation, Eyes ETF Momentum
The crypto market is showing mild selling pressure this Sunday, with over $131 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours, according to Coinglass. This follows a week-long sell-off driven by profit-taking and macroe…
· Insights & Views
- Dormant Ethereum Whale Wallet Awakens After 10 Years, Moves $1.27M in ETH
An Ethereum whale wallet, dormant since the network's launch in 2015, has suddenly reactivated, sending shockwaves through the crypto community. According to blockchain tracker Whale Alert, the address “0xcF264,” whic…
· Investing
- Ethereum (ETH) Shows Strength Above $2,540 Despite Market Volatility
Ethereum (ETH) is holding steady above $2,540, demonstrating resilience amid global market uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. After briefly dipping to $2,491, ETH quickly rebounded, closing near session highs at $…
· Investing
- Bitcoin’s Price Closely Mirrors Global M2 Money Supply, Says Raoul Pal
Bitcoin’s recent price movements appear to be closely tied to global liquidity trends, according to macroeconomic analyst and Real Vision co-founder Raoul Pal. He shared a chart showing a strong correlation—nearly 89%…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Surges 656% in Current Cycle as Long-Term Holders Anchor Market
Bitcoin has soared 656% in the ongoing cycle that began in 2022, according to on-chain analytics firm Glassnode. While this performance trails previous cycles—1,076% from 2015–2018 and 1,007% from 2018–2022—it still s…
· Investing
- Ripple Treasury Mints 19M RLUSD as Stablecoin Market Slows
Ripple has resumed minting its RLUSD stablecoin after a 49-day pause, with 19 million new tokens issued over the past 48 hours. According to Ripple Stablecoin Tracker on X, the first batch of 12 million RLUSD was mint…
· Investing
- XRP Price Surge Triggers Short Liquidations Amid Bullish Signals
XRP is gaining traction in the crypto market, with its price rising from $2.12 to $2.18 in the past 24 hours. This modest upward move triggered a wave of short liquidations in XRP futures. According to CoinGlass, shor…
· Investing
- Cardano Holds Ground Despite Whale Sell-Off and Geopolitical Tensions
Cardano (ADA) traded at $0.6229 on June 14, marking a 1.71% drop in the past 24 hours. The price briefly touched a low of $0.6176 before stabilizing, despite intensified selling pressure from whales. On-chain data rev…
· Investing
- Ethereum Holds $2,500 Support as Whales Accumulate Amid ETF Outflows
Ethereum (ETH) traded at $2,508 on June 14, down 0.88% over 24 hours, but remained resilient above the key $2,500 support level. Despite modest price declines, large holders, including whale and shark wallets (1,000–1…
· Investing
- Litecoin Slides 14% as Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Crypto Markets
Litecoin (LTC) is under pressure, dropping 4.3% over the past week and over 14% in the past 30 days, as escalating geopolitical tensions drive a broader crypto market sell-off. The decline follows Israel’s military st…
· Insights & Views
- Solana (SOL) Shows Resilience Amid Institutional Momentum and Market Volatility
Solana (SOL) traded at $144.14 on June 14, down 2.06% in the past 24 hours, hovering near the lower boundary of its recent $145–$149 consolidation range. Despite broader crypto market weakness linked to escalating geo…
· Investing
- Trump Earned Millions From Crypto, NFTs, and Branded Merch in 2024
U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly earned tens of millions of dollars in 2024 through crypto investments, branded merchandise, and publishing royalties, according to a newly released federal financial disclosure f…
· People
- BNB Holds Ground Amid Market Turmoil and Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Binance Coin (BNB) is showing notable resilience despite a volatile week for global markets, as geopolitical tensions surged following Israel’s military action against Iran. The conflict triggered widespread panic, re…
· Investing
- Brazil Imposes 17.5% Flat Tax on Crypto Gains, Ending Long-Standing Exemption
Brazil has officially eliminated its long-standing tax exemption on cryptocurrency gains with the introduction of Provisional Measure 1303. Under the new rule, all crypto profits for individuals will now be subject to…
· Regulation
- Shaquille O’Neal Settles FTX Lawsuit with $1.8M Payout
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has agreed to pay $1.8 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by investors of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, according to multiple reports this week. The investors alleg…
· Regulation