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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 vs Ethereum: Technical Indicators Favor ETH in Near-Term Outlook
Solana (SOL) has been gaining attention for its potential to surpass Ethereum (ETH) in market capitalization, according to several market analysts. However, recent technical analysis suggests Ethereum may retain its l…
· Insights & Views
- Vaulta and Fosun Wealth Launch FinChain to Power Blockchain Finance in Hong Kong
Vaulta, formerly known as EOS Network, has partnered with Fosun Wealth Holdings to accelerate blockchain adoption in Hong Kong’s financial sector. The collaboration focuses on FinChain, a virtual asset business develo…
· Business
- Bitcoin Momentum Stalls as ETF Options Signal Caution
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $107,205.92, showing little movement after hitting all-time highs above $110,000 last week. The recent stagnation suggests fading bullish momentum, especially among traders dealing in optio…
· Investing
- Bybit Secures MiCA License in Austria Amid EU Crypto Regulation Shift
Bybit, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges by trading volume, has received regulatory approval to operate in Austria under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework. The Austrian F…
· Regulation
- Bitget Lists Ripple USD (RLUSD) Stablecoin with USDT, USDC Pairs
Bitget has become the latest major cryptocurrency exchange to support Ripple USD (RLUSD), a stablecoin launched by Ripple in late 2022. Users can now deposit RLUSD on the platform, with trading set to begin later toda…
· Business
- Bitcoin Drops Below $108K Amid Profit-Taking Despite Tariff Ruling and GameStop Investment
Bitcoin prices declined for a third consecutive session on Thursday, slipping 1.2% to $107,721.6 as of 01:43 ET (05:43 GMT). The pullback comes after the leading cryptocurrency briefly hit record highs above $110,000 …
· Investing
- Nvidia Stock Jumps 4% After Earnings Beat; AI Demand Fuels Data Center Growth
Nvidia (NVDA) shares surged nearly 4% in after-hours trading on Wednesday following a strong earnings report that exceeded Wall Street expectations. The tech giant reported a 69% year-over-year revenue increase for th…
· Business
- Pakistan Plans Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Opens Doors to Crypto Mining
Pakistan is making bold strides into the crypto space with plans to establish a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve and support large-scale mining operations, as announced by Minister of State for Blockchain and Crypto, B…
· Regulation
- XRP Holds Strong as 86% of Supply Remains in Profit Despite Market Downturn
Despite recent losses triggered by renewed macroeconomic pressures in the broader crypto market, XRP continues to show resilience. On-chain data from Glassnode reveals that approximately 86.3% of XRP’s circulating sup…
· Investing
- Ripple CEO Faces Backlash Over Attempt to Reframe Anti-Bitcoin Statue
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s recent move to rebrand the controversial “Skull of Satoshi” statue as a symbol of Bitcoin’s resilience has sparked widespread criticism across the crypto community. The statue, originall…
· People
- Binance Surpasses 275 Million Users, Eyes One Billion Milestone
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has officially crossed 275 million registered users, marking a major milestone in its global growth. The achievement reflects the platform’s expa…
· Business
- Dogecoin Faces June Slump Risk Despite Recent Gains
As June approaches, Dogecoin (DOGE) investors may want to brace for potential downside. Historical performance data from CryptoRank indicates June has been a consistently weak month for the meme coin. Over the past de…
· Investing
- Ethereum Nears Key Resistance as Rally Gains Momentum
Ethereum (ETH) extended its recovery on May 28, climbing nearly 2.9% to $2,636 after rebounding from a recent low of $2,500 on May 23. The rally has brought ETH close to the crucial 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA)…
· Investing
- Ripple CTO Defends XRP’s Decentralization Amid Community Debate
XRP’s decentralization has sparked renewed debate across the crypto community on X this week. Concerns emerged after users questioned Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s prominent association with XRP, arguing that such a …
· People
- Cardano (ADA) Faces Bearish Pressure as Price Tests Key Support Levels
Cardano (ADA) is showing bearish momentum as most cryptocurrencies, according to CoinStats, are seeing red. ADA’s price has declined by 2% over the past 24 hours, raising concerns among traders about a deeper pullback.
· Investing
- Chris Larsen Denies Ripple Funded Anti-Bitcoin Campaign
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has clarified that Ripple did not fund the controversial “Change the Code” campaign, which aimed to push Bitcoin away from its energy-intensive proof-of-work (PoW) algorithm. The campaig…
· People
- SEC Delays Bitwise Crypto Index Fund ETF Decision Amid Ongoing Spot ETF Uncertainty
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on Bitwise’s proposal to convert its flagship crypto index fund into an exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW),…
· Regulation
- Peter Schiff Slams Fed-Backed Bitcoin Bill Backed by Senator Lummis
Gold advocate and longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has voiced strong opposition to a new Bitcoin acquisition bill introduced by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis. In a recent post on X, Schiff warned that the proposed l…
· People
- Arkham Uncovers $54.5B in Bitcoin Linked to MicroStrategy
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham has identified 70,816 additional Bitcoin (BTC) addresses linked to Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), boosting the total BTC it tracks for the company to 190,000 BTC—worth around $54.5…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Price Dips 2.5% Amid Market Pullback and Lower Trading Volume
Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a slight decline in value, dropping 2.5% over the past 24 hours, according to the latest data from CoinMarketCap. The cryptocurrency’s market capitalization now stands at approximately $2.13 tri…
· Investing
- Ledger Launches Crypto Life Visa Card with Bitcoin Cashback in the U.S.
Ledger, a leading cryptocurrency hardware wallet provider, is launching its Crypto Life (CL) Visa card in the U.S. on June 30, 2025, excluding New York and Vermont. This new self-custody crypto card offers 1% cashback…
· Business
- VivoPower Raises $121M to Pivot into XRP-Focused Crypto Treasury Strategy
VivoPower International (NASDAQ: VVPR) has announced a $121 million private share placement to fund its strategic shift toward a digital asset treasury model centered on XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by marke…
· Business
- NYC Mayor Eric Adams Urges End of BitLicense, Proposes Bitcoin-Backed Bonds
New York City Mayor Eric Adams called for the elimination of the controversial BitLicense during his speech at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, encouraging crypto businesses to return to the city. Speaking to a packed audie…
· Regulation
- Trump Administration Prioritizes Pro-Crypto Regulation, Says VP J.D. Vance
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance announced at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas that the Trump administration is prioritizing a pro-innovation regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry. Addressing a crowd of 35,000, …
· Regulation
- BlackRock Eyes 10% Stake in Circle's Upcoming IPO Amid USDC Expansion
BlackRock Inc. is reportedly considering acquiring approximately 10% of the shares in Circle’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO), according to Bloomberg sources. Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, plans t…
· Business
- Vietnamese Woman Arrested in $300M Crypto Scam Targeting 2,600 Victims
Ngo Thi Theu, a 30-year-old Vietnamese national, has been arrested in Thailand for her alleged role in a massive cryptocurrency scam that defrauded over 2,600 victims of approximately $300 million. According to Asia N…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Eyes “Banana Zone” Surge as Tom Lee Predicts $150K Target
Tom Lee, Head of Research at Fundstrat, has reignited crypto market excitement with a bold Bitcoin prediction, sharing that BTC is entering what he calls the “banana zone.” This ultra-bullish phase, highlighted in a r…
· Investing
- XRP Payment Volume Soars to 400M Transactions Amid Price Consolidation
XRP saw a dramatic surge in on-chain payment activity, hitting nearly 400 million transactions on May 27, 2025, despite muted price action. This significant rise in transaction volume, likely tied to institutional reb…
· Investing
- Donald Trump Jr. Says He “Orange-Pilled” Trump After De-Banking Experience
Donald Trump Jr. revealed at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas that he and his brother Eric Trump introduced their father, President Donald Trump, to the benefits of bitcoin after their family and business faced widespread de…
· People
- OKX Sees More Legal Shakeups as Global General Counsel Departs
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX is undergoing further restructuring in its top legal and compliance leadership. Melissa Muehlfeld, who served as the firm’s global general counsel, has exited the company. Muehlfeld initial…
· Business
- El Salvador Defies IMF Bitcoin Accumulation Ban Despite $3.5B Loan Deal
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reaffirmed on Tuesday that efforts are ongoing to ensure El Salvador's bitcoin holdings remain unchanged under the conditions of a $3.5 billion loan agreement. In March, the IMF a…
· Regulation
- MetaMask Adds Solana Support, Expanding Beyond Ethereum
MetaMask, the leading Ethereum wallet, has officially integrated support for the Solana blockchain, marking its first venture into a non-EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) network. Announced Tuesday, the update enables us…
· Technology
- U.S. Senate Nears Passage of GENIUS Act Stablecoin Bill
The U.S. Senate is edging closer to passing the landmark GENIUS Act, a long-awaited stablecoin regulation bill championed by Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.). Speaking at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, Lummis admitted the jou…
· Regulation
- Square Pilots Lightning-Powered Bitcoin Payments at Bitcoin 2025
Square, the payments platform founded by Jack Dorsey, is testing a new bitcoin payment feature at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas. For three days, attendees can use BTC to make real-time purchases by scanning…
· Technology
- Suspect Surrenders in Shocking Bitcoin Kidnapping Case in NYC
A third suspect has surrendered in connection with the alleged kidnapping and torture of Italian cryptocurrency investor Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan in New York City. William Duplessie turned himself in to th…
· Regulation
- Steak n’ Shake Sees Big Win with Bitcoin Payments, Eyes Tech Expansion
Steak n’ Shake’s recent move to accept Bitcoin has already proven a success just two weeks in, according to COO Dan Edwards. Speaking at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, Edwards revealed that the American fast-food chain ha…
· Business
- Blockchain Builders Closes $28M Fund to Back Stanford's Web3 Startups
Blockchain Builders, a venture capital fund launched by Stanford alumni, has successfully closed its oversubscribed Fund I with $28 million raised. Focused on backing pre-seed and seed-stage startups from Stanford’s c…
· Business
- Bitcoin vs Gold: Experts Debate Safe-Haven Potential Amid ETF Growth
Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s leading cryptocurrency, continues to gain ground on traditional assets like gold. Venture capitalist Tim Draper recently declared "gold is dead," emphasizing Bitcoin's dynamic market perform…
· Investing
- Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin Fortune Nears $120 Billion as BTC Holds Above $109K
Bitcoin's relentless price rally has propelled Satoshi Nakamoto’s estimated holdings to a staggering $120.46 billion. The pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, believed to hold around 1.096 million BTC, now rivals the GDP …
· People
- Dogecoin Faces 200% Liquidation Imbalance Amid Sudden Price Dip
Dogecoin (DOGE) experienced a sharp wave of liquidations following a spike in price volatility, wiping out long positions and creating a 200% liquidation imbalance. According to CoinGlass, traders who expected a DOGE …
· Investing