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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
- 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
- CZ Warns Crypto Users of Phishing Risks After Coinbase Hack
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has issued a critical warning to cryptocurrency users about the growing threat of phishing attacks. In a post on X, CZ emphasized that legitimate customer support will never ask for…
· People
- Michael Saylor Urges Investors: "Sell a Tooth, Not Your Bitcoin"
Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of business intelligence firm MicroStrategy, has stirred buzz on social media platform X with an unconventional piece of financial advice. In a tongue-in-cheek post, the …
· Insights & Views
- JPMorgan Predicts Bitcoin Could Outperform Gold in H2 2025
JPMorgan has turned bullish on Bitcoin, forecasting that the cryptocurrency may outperform gold in the second half of 2025. Lead strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou cited increasing institutional demand and evolving cr…
· Insights & Views
- Cardano ETF Odds Surge to 55%, Boosting Network Activity and Investor Hopes
The crypto market is abuzz as prediction platform Polymarket shows a 55% probability of a Cardano (ADA) ETF approval by the end of 2025—a sharp 45% jump from earlier this year. This growing optimism follows the succes…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Holds Strong Above Key Support as Bullish Momentum Builds
Ethereum (ETH) continues to lead the crypto market with a strong bullish trend, outperforming major assets like Bitcoin and XRP, which show signs of fatigue. ETH recently broke above the 200-day exponential moving ave…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Faces Renewed Pressure as Bulls Lose Momentum Near $2.50
XRP is facing increased downside risk after failing to hold gains above key breakout levels. The token, currently trading at $2.49 after a 2.25% intraday drop, shows signs of exhaustion following a strong rally that b…
· Investing
- Crypto Market Sees Pullback as DOGE, ADA, and SOL Drop Over 5%
Major cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin (DOGE), Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL) dropped over 5% in the past 24 hours, signaling a cooldown following a strong week-long rally. Traders appear to be locking in profits as ma…
· Investing
- Galaxy Digital Moves $103M in Ethereum to Coinbase Amid Market Dip
Galaxy Digital, the crypto investment firm led by Mike Novogratz, has transferred a substantial amount of Ethereum (ETH) to Coinbase, signaling possible strategic repositioning amid market volatility. According to blo…
· Insights & Views
- $307M in Bitcoin Moved Amid Market Dip, Coinbase Activity Sparks Speculation
Whale Alert, a well-known blockchain analytics platform, has reported a series of massive Bitcoin transfers totaling approximately $307 million. The platform tracked six consecutive transactions, each moving between 4…
· Investing
- XRP Faces Critical Test as Momentum Weakens After Breakout
XRP's recent rally is showing signs of exhaustion as it nears a potential reversal zone. After a strong breakout above a descending trendline on the 4-hour chart, both price and volume have started to decline, forming…
· Investing
- Ripple Burns 4M RLUSD Tokens Amid Growing Stablecoin Demand
Ripple has burned 4 million RLUSD tokens on the Ethereum network in the past 24 hours, according to data from the Ripple Stablecoin Tracker on X. This large-scale token burn signals Ripple’s ongoing effort to manage R…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Launches ‘Trillion Dollar Security’ Initiative to Bolster On-Chain Trust
The Ethereum Foundation has unveiled its “Trillion Dollar Security Initiative,” a bold plan to strengthen the network’s security and position Ethereum as the backbone of global digital infrastructure. The initiative a…
· Technology
- CFTC Faces Uncertainty as Caroline Pham and Mersinger Prepare Exit Amid Crypto Policy Shifts
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is heading toward a major leadership shake-up. Acting Chairman Caroline Pham is expected to step down once a permanent replacement is confirmed, according to source…
· Regulation
- Flare Launches FAssets v1.1 on Songbird, Unlocking Scalable FXRP Utility
Flare Network has officially launched FAssets v1.1 on the Songbird testnet, marking a key upgrade to support scalable and capital-efficient use of FXRP in decentralized finance (DeFi). The new release introduces the C…
· Business
- Michael Saylor Compared to Warren Buffett in Bitcoin Strategy
Pro-XRP attorney John Deaton recently compared Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy, to legendary investor Warren Buffett. Deaton, who previously ran an unsuccessful campaign against crypto critic Elizabeth Warren i…
· People
- Peter Schiff Admits Bitcoin Has a Use Case—Hedging Against MSTR Shorts
Longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has made a rare concession, admitting that the leading cryptocurrency may have a legitimate use case after all. In a recent statement, Schiff—known for his relentless opposition to…
· People
- XRP Surges Above $2.5 as On-Chain Volume Hits $1.8B
XRP has recorded a sharp spike in on-chain activity, with over 720 million XRP transferred within 24 hours, according to data from CryptoQuant. The total transaction volume exceeded $1.8 billion on May 13, signaling g…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Eyes Breakout as Technical Indicators Turn Bullish
Bitcoin is showing strong signs of an impending breakout, trading around $103,800 after consolidating just above the critical $103,000 level. Momentum is building as the 50-day EMA gradually climbs toward the 100-day …
· Investing
- Solana (SOL) Eyes $200 Breakout as Bullish Momentum Builds
Solana (SOL) is emerging as a standout performer in the current crypto market cycle, showing strong potential for a major breakout. After weeks of consolidation in the $120–$130 range, SOL has surged to around $178, f…
· Investing
- Lido Mitigates Security Threat After Oracle Key Compromised
Lido, Ethereum’s leading liquid staking protocol, narrowly avoided a major security incident after one of its nine oracle keys was compromised. The breach involved validator operator Chorus One and resulted in the the…
· Technology
- eToro Soars 29% on Nasdaq Debut, Raises $310M Amid IPO Revival
Shares of eToro surged nearly 29% on Tuesday as the online trading platform made its highly anticipated debut on the Nasdaq, closing significantly above its IPO price. The company went public with a valuation of appro…
· Business
- Ripple Board Member Says Blockchain Is "Unbundling" Traditional Banking
Ripple board member Asheesh Birla believes blockchain is transforming the financial industry by “unbundling” traditional banking services, much like the internet did to newspapers. Drawing parallels to media disruptio…
· People
- Ethereum ETFs See $13M Inflows as ETH Price Soars 50% Weekly
Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $13.37 million in inflows on Tuesday, according to the latest data from SoSoValue. Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) led the surge, pulling in $7.36 million—more than ha…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Holds Above $103K After 100x Short Liquidation Shock
Bitcoin’s price action over the past 24 hours highlights an intense battle between bulls and bears, climaxing with a rapid 100x leveraged short liquidation around $103,400. Despite strong rejection near this level, Bi…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Price Range Between $0.21 Support and $0.36 Resistance Could Define Its Next Move
Dogecoin (DOGE) is currently trading near $0.236 and consolidating within a critical price range that may shape its next major breakout or breakdown. According to on-chain analyst Ali Martinez, the meme coin is trappe…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Futures Open Interest Surges 63% Amid Price Rally
Dogecoin (DOGE) is seeing a surge in trader interest, with open interest (OI) in futures contracts jumping 63% over the past week, according to blockchain analytics firm Glassnode. The total value of Dogecoin futures …
· Investing
- CME Group to Launch XRP Futures on May 19, Marking Major Milestone
CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, is set to launch XRP futures on May 19, signaling a new era of institutional interest in the popular altcoin. This move follows growing anticipation after CME accid…
· Business
- SEC Acknowledges 21Shares Dogecoin ETF Filing Amid Growing Altcoin Momentum
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially acknowledged an exchange-traded fund (ETF) application for Dogecoin (DOGE) from 21Shares, marking the start of the agency’s formal review process. This …
· Regulation
- US Senators Urge Treasury to Fix Unfair Crypto Tax Rules
U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Bernie Moreno are calling on the Treasury Department to address what they describe as an “unfair tax burden” on crypto companies. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessart, the s…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Whale Moves 2000 BTC Amid Bullish Market Momentum
A major Bitcoin transaction involving 2,000 BTC, worth over $206 million, was recently detected by blockchain tracker Whale Alert on May 13. The large-scale transfer between unidentified wallets has sparked fresh spec…
· Investing
- Peter Schiff Dismisses Bitcoin Surge, Cites De-Dollarization Risks
Renowned financial commentator Peter Schiff has downplayed Bitcoin’s recent price rally, asserting that the cryptocurrency is not truly “skyrocketing” despite nearing an all-time high. His remarks came in response to …
· People
- Abraxas Capital Acquires $84.7M in Ethereum, Fuels ETH Bullish Trend
Abraxas Capital, a global asset management firm, has intensified its Ethereum (ETH) holdings amid the latest crypto market rally. According to on-chain data from Lookonchain, Abraxas purchased 33,482 ETH worth $84.7 m…
· Business
- Bitcoin Predicted to Hit $130K in 2025 as Institutional Demand Surges
Bitcoin (BTC) may be on track to reach its highest price point of 2025, with traders on prediction platform Polymarket giving it a 63% chance of surpassing $130,000 by year-end. The momentum is largely driven by incre…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Holds Strong Above $2,400 Despite Minor Pullback
Ethereum’s recent price surge may be cooling slightly, but bullish momentum remains intact. Despite a brief correction from the $2,700 level, ETH continues to show underlying strength, holding firm above $2,400. The a…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Surges Past Tether in Market Cap Amid Bullish Momentum and Rising Investor Confidence
XRP has overtaken Tether to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, soaring past $150 billion. This sharp climb isn't mere speculation—it's backed by strong technical indicators and robust on…
· Investing
- Cantor Equity Partners Reveals $458.7M Bitcoin Deal in Merger with Tether-Backed Twenty One Capital
Cantor Equity Partners (CEP) has unveiled a $458.7 million Bitcoin acquisition as part of a high-profile merger with Twenty One Capital, an investment firm focused on BTC and backed by Tether, Bitfinex, and SoftBank. …
· Business
- eToro Stock Soars to $52 on Nasdaq Debut, Valued at $4.2 Billion
eToro, a leading social investing and cryptocurrency trading platform, made a strong public debut on the Nasdaq, opening at $52 per share. The company raised approximately $310 million by selling 6 million shares, giv…
· Business
- XRP Surges Over 5%, Eyes Breakout Toward $3 Level
XRP is among today’s top-performing cryptocurrencies, posting a notable 5.05% gain according to CoinMarketCap. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.5340, showing bullish momentum as it approaches the key resis…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Supply Shock Looms as Exchange Reserves Plummet, Warns Early Adopter
Bitcoin could soon face a major supply shock, warns early BTC adopter and YouTuber Jeremie Davinci. In a recent viral tweet, Davinci shared a CryptoQuant chart showing a sharp drop in BTC held on crypto exchanges, now…
· Investing