TokenPost reporter
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
- Robert Kiyosaki Buys More Bitcoin as BTC Eyes New All-Time High
"Rich Dad Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki has once again made headlines with a fresh Bitcoin (BTC) purchase, fueling bullish sentiment as the cryptocurrency nears its all-time high. While he didn’t disclose the amoun…
· Insights & Views
- PayPal USD (PYUSD) Set to Launch on Stellar, Expanding Stablecoin Reach
PayPal is expanding the reach of its dollar-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), announcing plans to launch it on the Stellar blockchain—pending regulatory approval from the New York State Department of Financial Se…
· Business
- Michael Saylor Reveals Why He Chose Bitcoin Over Gold and Real Estate
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, recently discussed his journey into Bitcoin on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast. He revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 sparked his decision to find a secure …
· People
- DOGE Whale Moves $30M to Robinhood as Price Surges 6%
Dogecoin (DOGE) is back in the spotlight after a massive transaction caught the attention of blockchain watchers. On June 10, a mysterious wallet moved 155 million DOGE, worth approximately $30 million, to popular tra…
· Investing
- U.S. Senate Moves Closer to Passing Landmark Stablecoin Regulation
The U.S. Senate has taken a major step toward regulating stablecoins, advancing the GENIUS Act with a 68-30 vote to invoke cloture on the Hagerty-Gillibrand bipartisan amendment. The final Senate vote on the bill is s…
· Regulation
- SUI Token Rallies on ETF News Before Market Downturn
SUI, the native token of the Sui blockchain, briefly surged after Nasdaq filed a 19b-4 form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list the 21Shares SUI ETF. This follows an earlier S-1 registration…
· Investing
- Financial Advisors Still Cautious on Bitcoin Despite Growing Interest
Nearly 18 months after spot Bitcoin ETFs launched in the U.S., most financial advisors remain hesitant about recommending crypto, says Gerry O’Shea, Head of Global Market Insights at Hashdex. While a small number of a…
· Insights & Views
- Senate Democrats Press Meta on Stablecoin Plans Amid Privacy Concerns
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have called on Meta to disclose its intentions regarding stablecoins, raising fresh concerns over consumer privacy and financial surveillance. In a letter sent Wednesda…
· Regulation
- Connecticut Bans Crypto Investments as Other States Embrace Bitcoin Reserves
In a move that bucks the growing trend of state-level crypto adoption, Connecticut has passed legislation banning government involvement with digital assets. The bill, unanimously approved by both the House and Senate…
· Regulation
- Ether Price Jumps Amid U.S.–China Trade Deal Hopes and Soft CPI Data
Ether (ETH) surged to an intraday high of $2,873.46 following a wave of risk-on sentiment fueled by a draft U.S.–China trade agreement and cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation data. After drifting near $2,770 for most …
· Investing
- Stripe Acquires Crypto Wallet Startup Privy to Expand Blockchain Toolset
Stripe is acquiring Privy, a leading crypto wallet infrastructure provider, to enhance its blockchain capabilities and simplify crypto integration for mainstream applications. The move reflects Stripe’s broader strate…
· Business
- ATOM Price Rebounds Amid Ethereum Whale Activity and Altcoin Optimism
Cosmos’ native token ATOM has found strong support near the $4.50 level, gaining attention as Ethereum whale activity surges and traders speculate on a broader altcoin rally. With Ethereum's large transaction volume s…
· Insights & Views
- AAVE Surges 25% as DeFi Optimism and SEC Remarks Fuel Rally
AAVE continues its bullish momentum, gaining 3.8% in the last 24 hours and marking a 25% increase since Monday. The DeFi token broke through the critical resistance level at $311.50, with trading volume spiking over 1…
· Investing
- Bullish Launches $14M Crypto Trading Competition Targeting Pros
Crypto exchange Bullish has unveiled a high-stakes trading competition set for Q3 2025, offering a total prize pool of $14 million. The winner will take home a massive $10 million, with the remaining funds distributed…
· Business
- OneBalance Raises $20M to Simplify Cross-Chain Crypto UX
Cross-chain developer platform OneBalance has secured $20 million in a Series A funding round, aiming to solve crypto’s persistent user experience challenges. The round was co-led by cyber•Fund and Blockchain Capital,…
· Business
- IREN to Raise $450M via Convertible Notes as It Doubles Down on AI and Crypto Growth
AI-focused data center operator IREN plans to raise $450 million through a private sale of convertible senior notes due in 2029. The offering, disclosed in a company press release, targets qualified institutional buye…
· Business
- Ukraine Proposes Bill to Include Crypto in National Reserves
Ukraine is taking a major step toward integrating cryptocurrency into its national financial strategy. Lawmakers in the Verkhovna Rada have introduced a bill that would allow the National Bank of Ukraine to include vi…
· Regulation
- Crypto Exchange Bullish Files for U.S. IPO Amid Market Revival
Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, aiming to leverage renewed investor enthusiasm for digital assets under the Trump administration, acc…
· Business
- Ripple’s XRP Ledger to Launch Ethereum-Compatible Sidechain in Q2
Ripple has confirmed that an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible sidechain for the XRP Ledger (XRPL) will officially launch on mainnet in the second quarter of 2025. The announcement was made by Ripple CTO David…
· Technology
- Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Bullish on Stablecoins Amid Circle IPO Success
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed strong confidence in the stablecoin sector during his keynote at XRP Ledger Apex in Singapore. He highlighted the successful Circle IPO as a major indicator of growing institutio…
· Insights & Views
- Saylor’s MSTR Stock Outperforms Bitcoin, Gold, and Tech Giants Over the Year
Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy (MSTR), has delivered the strongest performance over the past 12 months—outpacing Bitcoin (BTC), gold, and major tech stocks including Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet. A chart sh…
· Business
- Jim Chanos Slams Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Valuation Model as “Financial Gibberish”
Renowned short seller Jim Chanos has publicly criticized Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy (MSTR), for what he called “complete financial gibberish” in valuing the company. Chanos took issue with Saylor’s approach o…
· People
- XRP Breaks Key Technical Levels, Signals Potential Bullish Reversal
XRP has recently surged, decisively breaking above its 50-day and 100-day exponential moving averages (EMAs), a move that many traders view as a bullish signal. These EMAs often act as dynamic resistance levels, and s…
· Investing
- Trump’s CFTC Pick Brian Quintenz Faces Crypto Questions at Senate Hearing
President Donald Trump’s nominee for Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chairman, Brian Quintenz, addressed an avalanche of cryptocurrency questions during his Senate confirmation hearing, highlighting crypto…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Holds Above $110K as Altcoins Rally, DeFi Tokens Lead Surge
Bitcoin hovered just above the $110,000 mark for the second straight day, supported by strong gains across altcoins. The leading cryptocurrency rose 0.9% in the past 24 hours, mirroring a broader market uptick that pu…
· Insights & Views
- APT Token Breaks Key Resistance, Signals Bullish Momentum
Aptos' native cryptocurrency, APT, surged over 4% after breaking through a key resistance level, signaling renewed bullish momentum. According to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis, APT climbed past the crucial $5…
· Insights & Views
- Solana (SOL) Rallies 5% Amid U.S. Spot ETF Progress
Solana (SOL) surged 5% to $164.70 in after-hours trading Tuesday following a report from Blockworks that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is accelerating efforts to approve spot Solana ETFs. The SEC h…
· Investing
- Ethereum Surges Past $2,700 Amid Bullish Sentiment and Strong On-Chain Metrics
Ethereum (ETH) rallied sharply in the past 24 hours, climbing over 6.5% to trade at $2,744.87. The session began with ETH hovering near $2,576 before briefly dipping to $2,562 on low volume. A spike in trading around …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Surges Amid U.S. Economic Strain, Outpacing Gold in May
Bitcoin (BTC) surged 11.1% in May, breaking past key resistance levels and outperforming traditional safe-haven assets like gold, according to a new report from ARK Invest. The rally, which pushed BTC near its all-tim…
· Insights & Views
- U.S. Crypto Regulation Advances as Clarity and Stablecoin Bills Gain Momentum
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act with a strong bipartisan vote of 47-6, signaling growing momentum for comprehensive crypto regulation. The bill, which aims to define …
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Eyes Bullish Momentum Amid Global Bond Market Divergence
As global markets brace for disruption from U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war, an emerging divergence in government bond yields may fuel another Bitcoin bull run. U.S. Treasury notes are offering yiel…
· Insights & Views
- FCA Appoints First Deputy CEO to Strengthen Crypto Oversight
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Sarah Pritchard as its first-ever deputy chief executive, marking a strategic move to expand regulatory oversight of the growing crypto and digital assets ind…
· Regulation
- Riot Sells Bitfarms Shares After Failed Takeover, Keeps Strategic Options Open
Bitcoin mining firm Riot Platforms (RIOT) has sold 1.75 million shares of competitor Bitfarms (BITF) for approximately $1.58 million, signaling a strategic reassessment following its failed acquisition attempt. The sa…
· Business
- $30M in Dogecoin Transferred to Robinhood Amid Price Spike
A massive Dogecoin (DOGE) transaction worth over $30 million has been detected by blockchain tracking platform Whale Alert. According to the alert, 155 million DOGE—valued at approximately $30,064,203—was moved from a…
· Investing
- Ethereum Investment Products See $300M Inflows as Institutional Momentum Builds
Ethereum (ETH) dominated crypto investment flows last week, attracting nearly $300 million in inflows, according to CoinShares. This marks the seventh consecutive week of strong demand for ETH products, bringing the m…
· Insights & Views
- Dogecoin Nears 8 Million Holders as Price Eyes Key Resistance
Dogecoin (DOGE), the popular meme cryptocurrency, is closing in on a major milestone with 7.97 million holders, according to new data from Santiment. This places DOGE third among the most widely held digital assets, t…
· Investing
- Ripple Moves $498M in XRP as Whale Activity Sparks Market Speculation
Ripple has drawn market attention with a massive XRP transfer worth $498 million to an unknown wallet on June 6, according to a recent alert by blockchain tracker Whale Alert. The move puzzled the crypto community, es…
· Investing
- Cardano Sees $500M Trading Volume Amid Price Consolidation and Ecosystem Growth
Cardano (ADA), the 10th-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, may appear stagnant in price, but on-chain and trading activity suggests otherwise. Over the past 24 hours, ADA recorded over $500 million in tr…
· Investing
- Cardano’s Lace Wallet to Add XRP Support, Expanding Multi-Chain Reach
Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson has confirmed that Input Output’s Lace wallet will soon support XRP, marking a significant milestone for both Cardano and Ripple communities. Developed by one of the key entities b…
· Business
- Bitcoin Nears Record High as Short Sellers Liquidated Amid Calm Rally
Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $110,000 on Monday, gaining 3.7% in 24 hours and marking its highest level in June. Now trading just 2% below its all-time high reached in May, the crypto leader appears to be regaining momen…
· Investing