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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
- Solana Recovers After Pullback as Institutional Interest and On-Chain Activity Surge
Solana (SOL) experienced a sharp correction after hitting a high of $163.65, falling nearly 6% before rebounding to trade above $157 on Tuesday. The drop highlights ongoing volatility as bulls and bears battle around …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Holds Above $105K as Market Eyes Long-Term Breakout
The crypto market is showing limited intraday trading opportunities, but long-term analysts suggest it's entering a coiled phase, with key support and resistance levels under watch. Bitcoin (BTC) hovered above $105,00…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Profit-Taking Surges After Golden Cross and Record Highs
Bitcoin (BTC) holders are increasingly taking profits after the cryptocurrency hit new all-time highs and signaled long-term bullish momentum. On May 22, Bitcoin’s 50-day simple moving average (SMA) crossed above the …
· Investing
- Trump-Linked Truth Social Files for Bitcoin ETF via NYSE Arca
NYSE Arca, a subsidiary of the New York Stock Exchange, has submitted a 19b-4 filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list a new Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) backed by Truth Social, the me…
· Business
- Vitalik Buterin Admits Bitcoin’s Edge in Decentralization and Censorship Resistance
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has acknowledged that Bitcoin holds key advantages over Ethereum in terms of decentralization and censorship resistance. According to Buterin, Bitcoin’s strengths stem from its simp…
· People
- Satoshi Nakamoto Surpasses Bill Gates with $116.7B Bitcoin Fortune
Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, has reportedly surpassed Bill Gates in net worth. According to Arkham Intelligence, a wallet linked to Nakamoto holds nearly 1.9 million BTC, now valued at over $11…
· People
- BlackRock Buys $50M in Ethereum Amid Rising Exchange Inflows
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has reportedly purchased over $50 million worth of Ethereum (ETH), according to on-chain intelligence firm Arkham. The firm posted on X (formerly Twitter) that data from C…
· Business
- Elon Musk May Boost Tesla’s Bitcoin Holdings Amid Inflation Concerns, Says XRP Advocate
XRP advocate and attorney John Deaton suggests Tesla might increase its Bitcoin holdings following the potential passage of a Republican-backed U.S. policy bill. The bill, which includes sweeping tax cuts for corporat…
· Business
- Ripple CEO Denies Circle Acquisition Amid IPO Buzz
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has officially denied rumors that the company had any intention of acquiring USDC issuer Circle. Speaking at a Las Vegas event on Tuesday, Garlinghouse addressed recent speculation, statin…
· Business
- XRP Price Surge Sparks Bullish Reversal Hopes
XRP is showing signs of a bullish reversal after enduring weeks of declines and sideways movement. The token has now posted four consecutive days of gains, surprising many traders and analysts. This surge marks a sign…
· Investing
- Solana Whale Moves $106M in Mysterious Transfer as SOL Price Rallies 4%
Solana (SOL) has drawn significant attention after a massive transaction involving 661,113 SOL—worth over $106 million—was detected on June 3 by blockchain tracker Whale Alert. The transfer was executed in a single mo…
· Investing
- SEC Faces Criticism Over Crypto Bill Briefings Ahead of House Hearing
Tensions are rising between U.S. lawmakers and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the agency's handling of briefings related to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a pivotal crypto regulation bill. De…
· Regulation
- Pump.fun Eyes $1B Token Sale Amid Soaring Solana Ecosystem Activity
Pump.fun, a rapidly growing platform built on the Solana blockchain, is reportedly preparing a $1 billion token sale at a $4 billion fully diluted valuation (FDV), according to Blockworks. While the exact timing and w…
· Business
- US Senate Nears Stablecoin Vote, But Key Differences Remain With House Bill
The U.S. Senate is close to a historic vote on stablecoin regulation, but differences with the House version could delay progress. Representative French Hill, chair of the House Financial Services Committee, emphasize…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Miners Rally as AI Energy Demand Sparks Optimism
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading near record highs at $106,200, gaining 1.8% in the past 24 hours. While crypto prices rise, the real momentum appears to be in Bitcoin mining stocks, fueled by increasing AI sector energy dema…
· Business
- Trump Organization Denies Ties to $TRUMP Wallet Amid Crypto Buzz
The Trump Organization has officially denied any involvement with the newly surfaced "$TRUMP Wallet," a crypto app claiming to offer digital asset trading and branded with references to U.S. President Donald Trump. “T…
· People
- Paris Crypto Kidnapping Ring Busted as 25 Suspects Charged
French authorities have charged 25 individuals, including six minors, in connection with a series of crypto-related kidnappings across Paris, according to Le Monde. The most recent case involves a failed May 13 abduct…
· Regulation
- Gold Mirrors Bitcoin’s 2024 Breakout Pattern, Says Veteran Trader Peter Brandt
Veteran trader Peter Brandt, with over four decades of experience in commodity trading, recently tweeted that gold may be following the same breakout pattern Bitcoin demonstrated in 2024. Sharing comparative charts of…
· People
- Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Gains Regulatory Green Light in Dubai
Ripple’s enterprise-grade stablecoin RLUSD has secured regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), clearing the way for legal use within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The…
· Regulation
- Coinbase Challenges Oregon Crypto Lawsuit, Cites Federal Overreach
Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) has petitioned a federal court to take over a lawsuit filed by Oregon’s Attorney General Dan Rayfield, arguing the state is overstepping by accusing the crypto exchange of selling unregistered …
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Rally Shows Signs of Cooling as Traders Eye Key Support Levels
Bitcoin’s recent rally is showing signs of fatigue, prompting traders to closely monitor key price levels amid growing caution in the market. After weeks of strong gains, BTC is hovering around the $105,000 mark, rais…
· Insights & Views
- Dogecoin Leads Altcoin Rally as Market Gains Momentum
Dogecoin (DOGE) surged 3% to $0.19602, continuing its bullish streak and leading gains among major altcoins. The upward trend reflects growing investor confidence amid a broader market recovery. Solana’s SOL followed …
· Investing
- Ethereum Surges 4.5% Amid Foundation Restructuring and Bullish Market Sentiment
Ethereum (ETH) rose 4.5% to $2,616.54 on Tuesday, leading gains among major cryptocurrencies. The uptick follows news that the Ethereum Foundation has restructured its internal staffing to prioritize core protocol dev…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Holds Above $105K After $1B Weekend Liquidation Shock
Bitcoin (BTC) remained steady above the $105,000 mark on Tuesday, signaling recovery momentum after a sharp weekend correction triggered nearly $1 billion in liquidations across crypto markets. The sell-off, which spa…
· Investing
- XRP Open Interest Nears $5B, Signaling Potential Breakout Amid Bullish Pressure
XRP is drawing fresh attention from traders as open interest in its derivatives market surged to nearly $5 billion over the weekend, signaling growing speculative activity and the potential for a significant price mov…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Integrates TEE Security Amid Volatile Price Action
Dogecoin (DOGE), the popular dog-themed cryptocurrency, recorded a trading volume of $998 million over the past 24 hours. While market activity remains strong, a recent technical development is also drawing attention.…
· Investing
- VivoPower Taps BitGo for $100M XRP Purchase Amid Growing Institutional Demand
BitGo, a leading cryptocurrency infrastructure firm, will handle a $100 million XRP acquisition for Nasdaq-listed sustainable energy company VivoPower, according to a press release issued Monday. BitGo will serve as V…
· Business
- $730M Bitcoin Withdrawal from Bitfinex Tied to Twenty One Capital Investment
Bitfinex made headlines Monday with the withdrawal of 7,000 Bitcoins, worth around $730 million at current prices. According to Bitfinex CTO and Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, the transaction is part of the exchange’s inve…
· Investing
- Strategy Launches STRD Stock to Raise Funds for Bitcoin Purchases
Strategy, the company holding the largest Bitcoin (BTC) reserve globally, plans to issue 2.5 million shares of a new stock named STRD to fund further BTC acquisitions and support operations. This move reinforces Strat…
· Business
- XRP Faces Key Test at 200 EMA as Breakout or Breakdown Looms
XRP is approaching a critical point as it hovers near the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), a historically strong support level, now positioned just above $2.15. The asset’s current price action suggests this …
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum at Risk of Major Drop as Bulls Lose Steam
Ethereum (ETH) is under mounting pressure as its price slips to $2,508, hovering precariously above the critical 200-day EMA. Historically a strong support level, the 200 EMA now represents the last line of defense fo…
· Investing
- U.S. Senate Stablecoin Bill Nears Historic Vote Amid Lobbying and Amendments
The U.S. Senate’s landmark stablecoin legislation, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, is approaching its final floor debate. If passed, it would become the first major …
· Regulation
- Ethereum Foundation Restructures, Lays Off Staff to Refocus on Core Protocol Goals
The Ethereum Foundation has initiated a strategic restructuring that includes layoffs within its research and development division, according to a blog post released Monday. The move aims to sharpen the organization’s…
· Technology
- New Hampshire Tops List of Most Crypto-Friendly U.S. States
New Hampshire has been ranked the most crypto-friendly state in the U.S., according to a recent study by mining hardware company ASICKey. The state scored 71.22 out of 100, leading all 50 states despite having high el…
· Regulation
- Meta Shareholders Reject Proposal to Add Bitcoin to Balance Sheet
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) shareholders have decisively rejected a proposal to allocate a portion of the company’s $72 billion in cash reserves to Bitcoin (BTC), according to a U.S. SEC filing dated May 28. On…
· Business
- SEC Raises Concerns Over Ethereum and Solana ETFs From REX-Osprey
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised red flags over two proposed crypto ETFs tied to Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), warning they may not meet the legal definition of an investment company und…
· Regulation
- Elon Musk Launches XChat App with Bitcoin-Style Encryption, Crypto Community Skeptical
Tech billionaire Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), Tesla, and SpaceX, has unveiled a new messaging app called XChat, built with the Rust programming language and touting “Bitcoin-style encryption.” Despite the b…
· Technology
- Solana Faces Bearish Pressure After Breaking Key Support Level
Solana (SOL) has alarmed the market with a sharp and unexpected breakdown below the 50-day EMA, signaling a potential start of a prolonged bearish phase. After weeks of relatively stable trading, this decisive drop su…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Battles Key Support at $104K Amid Bearish Signals
Bitcoin is facing a crucial moment as it tests the 26-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), currently acting as the last major support before a deeper correction. Priced around $104,600, BTC's failure to hold this dyn…
· Insights & Views
- XRP at $2: Key Support Level Faces Breakdown Risk
XRP is facing a critical moment as it hovers around the $2.10 mark, testing both psychological and technical resistance levels. After a strong rally, momentum is now fading, raising concerns among traders. XRP current…
· Insights & Views