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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
- JPMorgan to Enable Bitcoin Purchases Despite Dimon's Ongoing Skepticism
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) is set to offer clients the ability to purchase Bitcoin (BTC), marking a significant shift in the bank's approach to digital assets. CEO Jamie Dimon announced the move during the firm’s annu…
· Business
- Ripple Launches Blockchain Payments in UAE with Zand Bank and Mamo
Ripple has officially entered the UAE market, partnering with Zand Bank and fintech startup Mamo to roll out blockchain-based payment services. This marks Ripple’s first expansion into the country since securing its l…
· Business
- Dogecoin Eyes Rebound Despite Recent Price Dip Amid Surging Trading Volume
Dogecoin (DOGE) is experiencing short-term bearish pressure, dipping 2.02% in the last 24 hours to trade at $0.2177, according to CoinMarketCap. Despite this pullback, DOGE has not lost its underlying bullish momentum…
· Investing
- Strategy Buys $765M in Bitcoin Amid Lawsuit and Short-Seller Pressure
Business intelligence firm Strategy has expanded its Bitcoin portfolio once again, acquiring an additional $765 million worth of BTC. With this latest purchase, Strategy now holds 576,240 Bitcoins, making it the large…
· Business
- Bitcoin Hits Record Weekly Close, Eyes New All-Time High Amid Volatile Trading
Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s leading cryptocurrency, has achieved its highest weekly close ever, reaching $106,516. Despite retreating slightly, BTC is still trading strong at $102,924 as of the latest update. This sign…
· Insights & Views
- Binance and Kraken Thwart Social Engineering Attacks Amid Coinbase Breach Fallout
Binance and Kraken, two of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, recently faced a series of coordinated social engineering attacks aimed at breaching customer data, according to a Bloomberg report. The tactics…
· Technology
- Meme Coins Surge as Risk Appetite Returns to Crypto Markets
Meme coins are once again outshining the broader crypto market, fueled by renewed investor risk appetite and viral momentum. As retail traders re-enter the space, tokens like PEPE, WIF, FLOKI, BONK, and FARTCOIN are p…
· Investing
- Starknet Reaches Stage 1 Decentralization with Vitalik’s Backing
Starknet (STRK) has officially entered Stage 1 decentralization, marking a significant milestone for the Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution. According to L2BEAT, this upgrade means users are no longer fully reliant on …
· Technology
- Top Trader Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit $500K by 2030
A prominent crypto trader known as Ansem has sparked fresh excitement in the digital asset community by predicting that Bitcoin (BTC) could reach $500,000 by 2030. The bold forecast was shared via his X (formerly Twit…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Poised for Breakout as Key Support Holds at $2,500
Ethereum (ETH) is showing signs of a major move as it consolidates above the critical 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), recently reclaimed during its early May breakout rally. Trading at around $2,500, ETH is …
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Price Eyes Breakout as Volatility Looms Near $104K
Bitcoin is consolidating just below the key resistance level of $104,000, setting the stage for a potential breakout. After surging past the $98,000 threshold, BTC has entered a textbook bull flag pattern—marked by na…
· Investing
- XRP Faces Critical Test as Bitcoin Eyes Next Leg Up
XRP is at a crucial juncture as Bitcoin consolidates around the $104,000 mark, showing strong accumulation and potential for a bullish breakout. While Bitcoin signals strength, XRP is hesitating, a risky stance amid a…
· Investing
- BitMEX Teases XRP Community Ahead of CME’s XRP Futures Launch
BitMEX, a major cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, has stirred excitement in the XRP community with a cryptic post hinting at a Ripple-related announcement. The exchange stated the news would cause "a ripple effect"…
· Business
- Dogecoin Holds Steady Amid Market Uncertainty, Bullish Pattern Targets $0.35
Dogecoin (DOGE) is showing resilience despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and shifting global trade policies impacting cryptocurrency markets. While macroeconomic headwinds persist, DOGE has held above key moving av…
· Investing
- Bitcoin ETFs Attract Billions Amid Bullish Market Bets
Billions of dollars have recently flowed into U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs, reflecting strong bullish sentiment as the cryptocurrency surged from $75,000 to over $100,000. Data shows that these inflows are largely dr…
· Investing
- Alabama Man Sentenced for SEC Twitter Hack That Caused Bitcoin Price Surge
A 26-year-old man from Alabama has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for his involvement in a social media hack that briefly manipulated the price of Bitcoin. Eric Council Jr., a resident of Huntsville, pleaded gu…
· Regulation
- Ethereum Proposes EIP-7928 to Boost L1 Scaling with Parallel Transaction Execution
Ethereum developers have introduced EIP-7928, a proposal aimed at improving Layer 1 (L1) scalability through parallel transaction execution and validation. As L1 scaling becomes a hot topic, this initiative represents…
· Technology
- Bitcoin Poised for New All-Time High on May 23, Says Weiss Crypto
Weiss Crypto, a prominent digital asset research firm known for its widely-followed cryptocurrency ratings, has predicted that Bitcoin (BTC) could reach a new all-time high (ATH) by May 23, 2025. Currently the only A-…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Faces Volatility as Open Interest and Volume Plunge Amid Investor Uncertainty
XRP has faced significant market turbulence over the past 24 hours, raising concerns among investors. According to CoinGlass, the altcoin's open interest plummeted by 6.67%, signaling a decline in trader confidence. D…
· Investing
- Cardano (ADA) Faces Bearish Pressure Amid Market Downturn
Cardano (ADA) has dropped nearly 4% over the past 24 hours, mirroring the broader crypto market pullback, according to CoinMarketCap. As most major cryptocurrencies slip into the red zone, ADA is showing signs of furt…
· Insights & Views
- BNB Price Slips Amid Bearish Weekend Sentiment
Binance Coin (BNB) experienced a sharp 4.12% drop in the past 24 hours, signaling bearish dominance at the start of the weekend, according to CoinStats. As of now, BNB is trading at $641.53.
· Investing
- Bitcoin Eyes $120K as Market Watches Key $90K Support Zone
Bitcoin continues to dominate the crypto spotlight, trading above the six-figure mark as investors eye a potential breakout past its all-time high of $109,114 set in January 2025. Blockstream CEO Adam Back recently co…
· Investing
- TRX Price Outlook: Potential Resistance Test as Bulls Regain Ground
TRON (TRX) is showing signs of a potential rebound despite a recent dip. According to CoinStats, TRX has declined by 1.52% over the past 24 hours, currently trading at $0.2711. However, technical indicators suggest a …
· Investing
- U.S. Senate Prepares for Key Vote on Bipartisan Stablecoin Regulation Bill
The U.S. Senate may soon debate and potentially pass the "Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins" (GENIUS) Act, a bipartisan bill aiming to create the country’s first regulatory framework fo…
· Regulation
- Stellar (XLM) Eyes $0.30 Breakout as Altcoin Momentum Builds
Stellar (XLM) is gaining traction as attention shifts back to mid-cap altcoins, with technical signals pointing to a potential breakout toward the $0.30 mark. The cryptocurrency has reclaimed major exponential moving …
· Investing
- Coinbase CEO Refuses $20M Ransom, Offers Bounty After Data Breach
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong revealed on May 15 via the X platform that the crypto exchange was targeted in a cyberattack involving a $20 million Bitcoin ransom demand. Hackers sent a threatening email claiming to pos…
· People
- Mike Novogratz Predicts Bitcoin Surge to $150K as Galaxy Digital Lists on Nasdaq
Galaxy Digital CEO and crypto billionaire Mike Novogratz has shared a bold Bitcoin price prediction during a recent interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box. Appearing on the show to mark Galaxy Digital’s listing on the Nasdaq …
· People
- XRP Price Dips Despite Stable Binance Reserves, Bullish Pattern May Emerge
Ripple-linked XRP has seen a slight pullback, dropping to $2.385 on May 15, after climbing to nearly $2.575 earlier in the week. However, exchange data from CryptoQuant reveals a notable divergence—while XRP's price f…
· Investing
- SEC Hacker Jailed 14 Months for SIM-Swap Bitcoin ETF Scam
Eric D. Council, a resident of Athens, Alabama, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for orchestrating a SIM-swap attack that compromised the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the U.S. Securities and Excha…
· Regulation
- Coinbase Delists Five Altcoins, Trading Disabled but Withdrawals Remain Open
Coinbase, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has officially delisted five digital assets: Galxe (GAL), Parsiq (PRQ), Mines of Dalarnia (DAR), Litentry (LIT), and Orion Protocol (ORN). The platform st…
· Business
- Michael Saylor Links Bitcoin to Strategy’s Financial Success in Viral Curriculum Post
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), continues to champion Bitcoin as a cornerstone of financial innovation. On May 16, Saylor shared a viral post on X outlining a fictional finance…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Eyes Bullish Momentum as Key Mini-Golden Cross Nears
Bitcoin is on the verge of forming a bullish technical signal that could influence the broader crypto market. A mini-golden cross—where the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) crosses above the 100-day EMA—is clos…
· Investing
- Solana (SOL) Eyes 100% Rally as Bullish Momentum Builds
Solana (SOL) is showing strong bullish momentum, with its ongoing 64% rally potentially only halfway through. The token is currently trading above all major exponential moving averages (EMAs)—including the 26, 50, 100…
· Insights & Views
- Dogecoin Faces Bearish Pressure as Death Cross Limits Recovery
Dogecoin (DOGE) remains under bearish pressure as the infamous death cross pattern—where the 50-day moving average dips below the 200-day moving average—continues to weigh on its midterm outlook. Despite a short-lived…
· Investing
- Ripple CLO Confirms XRP's Non-Security Status Amid Court Ruling Twist
Ripple's Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has reaffirmed that XRP remains classified as a non-security despite a recent legal development that some initially viewed as a setback. The clarification follows Judge A…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Eyes $105K as ETF Inflows Surge Amid Resistance
Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is once again approaching the critical $105,000 resistance level. According to CoinGecko, BTC hit an intraday high of $104,291 earlier today, entering a key res…
· Insights & Views
- DOJ Drops Charge Against Tornado Cash Developer Amid Crypto Policy Shift
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has dropped part of its case against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, citing a recent policy shift outlined in an April 7 memo by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. The dropp…
· Regulation
- Former Coinbase Germany CEO Joins LUKSO as COO to Drive Web3 Adoption
Jan-Oliver Sell, former CEO and Managing Director of Coinbase Germany, has joined Universal Everything, the tech company behind the LUKSO blockchain, as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Sell brings extensive experience …
· People
- Bitcoin Whale Withdraws $226M, Sparking Bullish Sentiment Amid Resistance at $105K
A large Bitcoin (BTC) holder has made a significant move, hinting at a potential bullish trend amid market concerns over BTC’s struggle to break past the $105,000 resistance level. According to on-chain analytics plat…
· Investing
- Judge Rejects Ripple-SEC Settlement Bid Over Procedural Misstep
U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres has denied a joint motion filed by Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking an indicative ruling on a proposed settlement. The request aimed to deter…
· Regulation