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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
- Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Highlights Crypto ETF Milestones Amid XRP Futures Launch
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently appeared on the “Crypto in One Minute” podcast to discuss the rising significance of crypto-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs). His appearance coincided with a major industry deve…
· People
- Crypto Market Turns Red as Bitcoin Falls Below $108K and Altcoins Drop
The cryptocurrency market saw a sharp decline over the weekend as major tokens like Dogecoin (DOGE), Cardano (ADA), and XRP each fell over 7%, with traders cashing out profits after a strong week. Bitcoin (BTC) slippe…
· Investing
- BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF Tops U.S. Inflows, Boosting BTC to Record Highs
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) has made history by leading all U.S.-listed ETFs in daily inflows for the first time, according to Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas. On Thursday alone, IBIT recorded a staggering…
· Investing
- Binance Offers Zero-Fee Withdrawals for USD1 Stablecoin on BNB Smart Chain
Binance (BNB), the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume and users, has launched a limited-time promotion eliminating withdrawal fees for USD1 stablecoin on its BNB Smart Chain (BSC). Starting May 23, 2025…
· Business
- Tether CEO Declares USDT a Pillar of U.S. Dollar Dominance
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino recently emphasized USDT’s growing global influence during a Friday appearance on CNBC, calling the stablecoin a “stronghold” for U.S. dollar hegemony. He noted that Tether’s innovation in dig…
· People
- Tesla Reaffirms Bitcoin Confidence with Over $1.25B in BTC Holdings
Tesla continues to demonstrate unwavering confidence in Bitcoin (BTC), with its current holdings now valued at over $1.25 billion, according to blockchain intelligence firm Arkham. The electric vehicle giant, led by E…
· Business
- XRP and Dogecoin Lead in Funding Rate Amid Market Slump
While most major cryptocurrencies face a flat or negative funding rate, XRP and Dogecoin stand out with slightly positive rates among the top 10 digital assets by market cap. According to market data, XRP posted a fun…
· Investing
- Whale Alert Detects $277M Bitcoin Transfers to Kraken Amid Market Dip
On-chain tracker Whale Alert has reported two massive Bitcoin transfers totaling 2,529 BTC (worth over $277 million) to U.S.-based crypto exchange Kraken. The first transaction involved 900 BTC, valued at approximatel…
· Investing
- U.S. Doubles Down on Crypto and Stablecoins, Says Treasury Secretary
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the country is “going big” on digital assets, signaling a major policy shift under the new administration. In an interview with Bloomberg, Bessent stated that many …
· Regulation
- Solana Eyes $200 as Bullish Momentum Builds
Solana (SOL) is gaining traction as it climbs toward the critical $200 level, recently reaching $186. The surge reflects a strengthening short-term uptrend, confirmed by a breakout from a consolidation phase. Momentum…
· Investing
- XRP Lags Behind as Bitcoin Dominates the Crypto Rally
XRP continues to underperform despite the broader cryptocurrency market's bullish momentum, with Bitcoin leading the charge. While XRP has reclaimed key technical levels—trading near $2.45 after breaking out of a desc…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Faces Correction Risks After Hitting $112K All-Time High
Bitcoin recently surged to a record high of nearly $112,000, sparking market euphoria. However, warning signs of a potential pullback are emerging. The daily chart shows long upper wicks on recent candlesticks, signal…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Treasury Stocks Tumble as mNAV Risks Spark Investor Concerns
Crypto-related stocks saw steep losses Friday, with bitcoin treasury firms taking the brunt despite only a modest dip in bitcoin's price. Shares of MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Semler Scientific (SMLR) both dropped about …
· Insights & Views
- CFTC Nears Approval of Crypto Perpetual Futures Amid Leadership Shakeup
Outgoing CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger revealed Thursday that the agency could soon approve crypto perpetual futures for U.S. markets, signaling a major milestone for digital asset derivatives. Speaking with Bloo…
· Regulation
- XRP Price Outlook Turns Bullish as Long Positions Dominate on Binance
XRP traders on Binance are showing strong bullish sentiment, with long positions consistently outpacing shorts in the XRP/USDT perpetual market. According to Coinglass data, over 70% of positions during the past few d…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Eyes $0.30 as Technical Breakout Fuels Bullish Momentum
Dogecoin (DOGE) is showing renewed strength as it pushes toward the key $0.30 mark, having successfully broken out of a descending trendline—a move that often signals the end of a correction and the beginning of a rec…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Hits $111K ATH But Market Shows Caution Amid Overbought Signals
Bitcoin has officially broken past the $111,000 mark, setting a new all-time high (ATH). Despite the milestone, the crypto market's response has been relatively muted, lacking the euphoric momentum seen in the 2017 an…
· Investing
- CME Group Backs XRP Utility, Launches Futures Amid Growing Demand
CME Group’s Tim McCourt, during an interview with futures trading expert Anthony Crudele, highlighted the robust utility and demand for Ripple’s XRP token. McCourt emphasized that XRP possesses a "really strong use ca…
· Business
- Ethereum Showcases 21 Major Ecosystem Milestones Amid Bullish Surge
Ethereum’s official X (formerly Twitter) account has unveiled a list of 21 key achievements made by its global ecosystem in recent weeks, highlighting the platform’s growing utility and innovation. Leading the list is…
· Investing
- Ripple USD Sees 103% Volume Surge as Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High
Bitcoin’s explosive rally to a new all-time high of $111,880 has reignited crypto market activity, with stablecoins experiencing a notable uptick — especially Ripple USD (RLUSD). According to CoinMarketCap, RLUSD’s 24…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Eyes $3 as May Bull Run Gains Momentum
XRP is gaining traction in the current crypto bull market, spiking over 3% in the past 24 hours to trade at $2.42, with intraday highs of $2.45. This upward momentum aligns with its historical May performance, where X…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Surge Pushes Satoshi Nakamoto Near Top 10 Richest People
Bitcoin's latest price rally has propelled its elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, to 11th place on the global billionaire list, surpassing NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang. With BTC trading at around $110,964, Nakamoto's estim…
· Investing
- Ripple and Coinbase Battle to Acquire Circle in $11B Deal Amid Antitrust Concerns
Ripple and Coinbase are reportedly in a high-stakes bidding war to acquire stablecoin issuer Circle, according to Paul Barron on X. Sources say Ripple currently holds the advantage, offering a valuation between $9 bil…
· Business
- CZ Says Crypto Adoption and AI-Driven Blockchain Economy Are Just Beginning
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former CEO of Binance, believes the cryptocurrency industry is still in its early stages, with nation-level Bitcoin adoption just beginning. Speaking with Real Vision founder Raoul Pal, CZ shared …
· People
- Over $670M in Bitcoin Transferred to Coinbase by Unknown Whales Amid BTC Surge
On May 22, crypto exchange Coinbase received a massive Bitcoin influx totaling 6,016 BTC—valued at over $670 million—triggering speculation across the crypto community. According to blockchain tracker Whale Alert, the…
· Investing
- Centrifuge Expands to Solana with $400M Tokenized Treasury Fund
Tokenized real-world asset (RWA) platform Centrifuge is extending its services to the Solana blockchain, debuting with the $400 million tokenized U.S. Treasury fund managed by Anemoy (JTRSY). This move enhances Solana…
· Business
- Trump’s Memecoin Dinner Sparks Legal Threats, Crypto Ethics Debate
Congressional Democrats are sounding alarms over President Donald Trump's controversial $TRUMP memecoin dinner, accusing him of effectively auctioning off political access. The event, set at Trump National Golf Club i…
· Regulation
- Solana Chosen by Major Banks for Real-World Asset Tokenization via R3 Partnership
Several leading banks and traditional financial institutions are set to use the Solana blockchain to tokenize real-world assets, following a new partnership between U.K.-based blockchain developer R3 and the Solana Fo…
· Business
- Justin Sun Emerges as Top TRUMP Token Holder Ahead of VIP Trump Event
A Solana wallet credited with making Justin Sun the largest holder of the TRUMP memecoin appears to be linked to crypto exchange HTX, formerly known as Huobi. Blockchain explorers like Arkham Intelligence and SolanaFM…
· Business
- Kraken Launches Tokenized U.S. Stock Trading Globally via Solana
Kraken is expanding its global reach with the launch of tokenized shares of major U.S. stocks and ETFs, including Nvidia, Apple, and Tesla, according to The Wall Street Journal. These digital assets, branded as “xStoc…
· Business
- XRP Futures ETF Debuts on Nasdaq Amid Growing Institutional Interest
The first U.S.-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking XRP futures one-to-one has officially launched on the Nasdaq exchange. The Volatility Shares XRP ETF, trading under the ticker XRPI, offers investors a new way …
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Pizza Day Turns 15: $41 to $1.1 Billion in BTC
On May 22, 2010, programmer Laszlo Hanyecz made history by using 10,000 Bitcoin (BTC) to buy two Papa John’s pizzas, marking the first real-world transaction using the now-iconic cryptocurrency. At the time, Bitcoin h…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Hits Record $111K as Institutional Demand Surges
Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $111,000 for the first time early Thursday, marking a new all-time high as institutional demand continues to drive momentum. According to CoinGecko data, BTC jumped nearly 3.5% to reach $111,…
· Investing
- SEC Acknowledges In-Kind Redemption for BlackRock Ethereum ETF
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially acknowledged BlackRock’s proposal to enable in-kind redemptions for its spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). This key development indicates the SEC…
· Regulation
- $57M in Dogecoin Moved from Robinhood to Unknown Wallet, Triggering Speculation
On May 20, blockchain data revealed that 260 million Dogecoin (DOGE), worth over $57 million, were transferred from Robinhood, a major U.S.-based brokerage, to an unknown wallet. The move occurred in two large transac…
· Investing
- Solana Whale Activity Sparks Market Speculation as Price Eyes $200
Solana (SOL) has captured market attention after two large whale transactions moved a total of 1,388,655 SOL—worth approximately $235.4 million—between unidentified wallets, according to Whale Alert. While the transac…
· Insights & Views
- Cardano Futures Open Interest Surges Past $920M as ADA Eyes $1
Cardano (ADA) is showing strong market resilience as its price stabilizes around $0.75–$0.78. Despite minimal price fluctuations, the latest Coinglass data reveals a significant surge in ADA futures open interest, whi…
· Investing
- XRP ETF Momentum Grows as VolatilityShares Eyes US Launch
The XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) landscape is gaining traction, with VolatilityShares set to launch a new XRP-based product in the U.S. this Thursday, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas. This move signals…
· Investing
- Trump’s Memecoin Dinner Sparks Political Backlash Over Crypto Ties
President Donald Trump is under fire for hosting a private dinner with top memecoin investors, including Tron founder Justin Sun, at his Trump National Golf Club near Washington, D.C. The event, set for Thursday eveni…
· Regulation
- Crypto Startup Founder Charged with $1M Fraud Scheme
Jeremy Jordan-Jones, founder of the now-defunct crypto startup Amalgam, has been charged with multiple counts of fraud for allegedly defrauding investors of over $1 million. Federal prosecutors claim Jordan-Jones fals…
· Regulation