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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 and SEC Reach $50M Settlement, Await Judge’s Approval
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached a settlement with Ripple Labs, marking a major turning point in the long-standing legal battle over XRP. On May 8, the SEC filed a joint letter with Ripple…
· Regulation
- Tether Unveils Open-Source Wallet Kit to Power Trillion Non-Custodial Wallets
Tether, the fintech leader behind the world’s largest stablecoin, is preparing to launch a fully open-source, non-custodial crypto wallet template as part of its new Wallet Development Kit (WDK). According to CEO Paol…
· Technology
- Coinbase Launches 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures Trading on CFTC-Regulated Exchange
Coinbase has made a major leap in crypto derivatives by launching 24/7 trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum futures contracts. Starting May 9, 2025, U.S. traders can now access round-the-clock leveraged futures trading on…
· Business
- Stellar (XLM) Surges Past XRP in Price and Volume Amid Breakout Rally
Stellar (XLM), often seen as a direct competitor to XRP, has outperformed its rival with a notable 10.1% price increase over the past 24 hours, climbing from $0.2881 to $0.2982. This sharp uptick follows a breakout ra…
· Investing
- BNB Price Outlook: Bulls Gain Control as Weekly Close Nears
Binance Coin (BNB) is showing bullish momentum, rising 2.82% over the last 24 hours, according to CoinStats data. As of press time, BNB is trading at $634.07, gaining ground in a market where bulls appear to be gainin…
· Insights & Views
- Cardano (ADA) Eyes $1 as Price Surges Past Key Moving Averages
Cardano (ADA), the ninth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is showing signs of a bullish trend reversal after reclaiming two major technical levels. In the past 24 hours, ADA has jumped 9.54%, reaching $0.79 and g…
· Investing
- XPMarkets Founder Opposes XRPL Amendments Over Low Institutional Demand
Artur Kirjakulov, founder of XPMarkets, has voiced strong opposition to two proposed amendments on the XRP Ledger—Credentials and Permissioned Domains—arguing they cater to hypothetical institutional use cases with li…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Institutional Demand Surges Past $23B, Triggering Supply Shock Concerns
Bitcoin has soared past $104,000 amid the ongoing bull run, driven largely by skyrocketing institutional demand. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan recently revealed on X that year-to-date (YTD) demand for Bitcoin among public c…
· Investing
- XRP Sees $18.8M in Liquidations as Volatility Grips Crypto Market
XRP traders faced a wave of liquidations totaling $18.8 million in the past 24 hours, according to Coinglass data, highlighting rising volatility and uncertainty in the crypto market. The liquidations were nearly even…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Hits Record High Against Nasdaq, Surges Past BitDAQ Ratio of 5
Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high relative to the Nasdaq-100 index, according to analyst Charlie Morris. The Bitcoin-to-Nasdaq futures ratio (BitDAQ) has surpassed 5, meaning one Bitcoin is now worth over five t…
· Insights & Views
- Massive XRP Whale Transfer Sparks Sell-Off Concerns Amid Bullish Surge
Blockchain analytics platform Whale Alert has flagged a major XRP transaction that’s stirring market speculation. On May 9, an anonymous wallet transferred 29,532,534 XRP—valued at approximately $69.5 million—to leadi…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Hits $104K But Faces Pullback Risk Amid Overbought Signals
Bitcoin’s breakout above the critical $100,000 level marked a major psychological milestone for the market, peaking near $104,000 after cleanly breaching the $98,000 resistance. However, despite the bullish excitement…
· Investing
- Ethereum Soars 31% in Hours, Signals Bullish Trend Reversal
Ethereum (ETH) has surged by a staggering 31% in just a few hours, igniting renewed bullish sentiment across the crypto market. This breakout has pushed ETH above several key resistance levels, including the 50, 100, …
· Insights & Views
- Meta's Stablecoin Comeback Sparks Political Pushback as GENIUS Act Stalls
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is reportedly exploring a return to the stablecoin market, reigniting concerns among U.S. lawmakers. Senator Elizabeth Warren has voiced strong opposition, urging that the pending GENIUS …
· Regulation
- Germany Shuts Down eXch Crypto Exchange in Major Anti-Laundering Operation
German authorities have dismantled crypto exchange eXch, seizing €34 million ($38 million) in digital assets and more than 8 terabytes of data in one of the country’s largest crypto-related law enforcement actions to …
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Supply Crisis Looms as Institutions and Governments Accelerate Accumulation
Bitcoin’s supply shock is accelerating, warns JAN3 CEO Samson Mow, as institutional and now government adoption intensifies. In a recent tweet, Mow cautioned that the days of buying Bitcoin below $100,000 are over, st…
· People
- PEPE Meme Coin Soars 44% as Whale Moves Stir Market Hype
Frog-themed meme coin PEPE (PEPE) is making headlines after a massive 44% price surge in the past 24 hours, boosted by a mysterious whale transaction and a broader crypto market rally. According to Whale Alert, a stag…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Breakout Gains Momentum as On-Chain Activity Surges 200%
XRP is showing strong bullish signals as it breaks out of a long-standing resistance pattern, supported by a surge in both technical indicators and on-chain activity. On May 7, over 824 million XRP was transferred bet…
· Investing
- Japan’s Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings With $21M Bond Sale
Japanese hotel operator Metaplanet (TSE: 3350) announced plans to raise $21.25 million through a new bond issuance aimed at expanding its bitcoin (BTC) reserves. The Tokyo-based company disclosed on May 9 that the zer…
· Insights & Views
- Florida Pharma Firm Backs XRP in $50M Real-Time Payments Deal
Wellgistics Health (OTC: WGRX), a Florida-based pharmaceutical distributor, has announced a $50 million equity line of credit to integrate XRP into its treasury and payment systems. The company aims to leverage the cr…
· Business
- Bitcoin Hits $103K Amid Trump Trade Optimism and Crypto Market Surge
Bitcoin soared past $100,000 on Friday, reaching a three-month high of $103,885.4, as investor sentiment improved following U.S. President Donald Trump's trade deal announcement with the UK and hints of easing tariffs…
· Investing
- Ripple-Linked XRP Lobbyist Ousted Over Viral Truth Social Crypto Post
A viral Truth Social post from early March that mentioned XRP and other altcoins has led to the ouster of a top Washington lobbyist. According to Politico, the post—which falsely suggested the creation of a “Crypto St…
· Insights & Views
- Dogecoin Whale Moves $150M in DOGE, Triggers 74% Surge in Trading Volume
Dogecoin (DOGE), the leading meme coin, has made headlines following the transfer of over 807 million DOGE—worth approximately $149.76 million—between two unknown wallets in just 24 hours. On-chain tracker Whale Alert…
· Investing
- Satoshi’s Words Resurface as Bitcoin Nears $100K Milestone
As Bitcoin edges closer to the $100,000 mark, a famous quote from its mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, is gaining renewed attention: “It might make sense just to get some in case it catches on. If enough people t…
· Insights & Views
- CZ Urges Bitcoin Investors to Stay Calm as BTC Surges Past $100K
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) shared a simple but powerful tip for Bitcoin investors amid the latest market rally: avoid panic selling. In a recent post on X, CZ advised both new and seasoned crypto holders to “…
· Insights & Views
- Cardano Nears Full Circulation, Boosting Market Transparency and Demand
Cardano (ADA) is making headlines this week as over 78% of its total supply is now in circulation, according to data from TapTools. This significant milestone places Cardano just behind Bitcoin in terms of circulating…
· Investing
- XRP Ledger Activity Soars with 824M XRP in Payments as Bullish Trend Accelerates
XRP payment volume on the XRP Ledger skyrocketed from 300 million to over 824 million XRP in a single day, signaling renewed bullish momentum and rising investor confidence. According to XRPSCAN data, a total of 824,4…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Hits $100K: Breakout or Fakeout?
Bitcoin (BTC) has officially reached the historic $100,000 mark, a major psychological and technical milestone in the crypto market. This surge follows months of price consolidation and volatile swings, drawing intens…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Eyes Breakout as Key Resistance Level Approaches
XRP is showing signs of a potential breakout as it approaches a critical resistance zone on the daily chart. The token is currently testing the 100-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) near $2.21, a historically signi…
· Investing
- Ripple and SEC Reach $50M Settlement, Ending Landmark XRP Case
Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have reached a settlement that could officially end their high-profile legal battle, pending judicial approval. According to court documents filed in N…
· Regulation
- Coinbase's $2.9B Deribit Deal Reshapes Global Crypto Derivatives Market
Coinbase (COIN) is making a major leap into the global crypto derivatives space with its $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit, the leading crypto options exchange. Analysts say the move puts Coinbase in direct competit…
· Business
- Meta Re-Enters Crypto Space with Stablecoin Payout Plan
Meta (NASDAQ: META) is reportedly exploring the use of stablecoins to streamline payouts, according to a Fortune report citing multiple sources familiar with the matter. The tech giant has also hired Ginger Baker, a f…
· Business
- Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Sentenced to 12 Years for Crypto Fraud
Alex Mashinsky, former CEO of collapsed crypto lender Celsius Network, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme that led to billions in losses for retail investors. U.S. Distri…
· Regulation
- US Senate Blocks Stablecoin Regulation Bill Amid Rising Democratic Resistance
A key U.S. Senate vote to advance stablecoin regulation failed on Thursday, delaying legislation that could bring oversight to digital assets like USDC and USDT. Despite earlier bipartisan support in the Senate Bankin…
· Regulation
- Stripe Unveils AI-Powered Fraud Detection and Stablecoin Accounts in Global Crypto Push
Stripe is doubling down on crypto and AI with major updates unveiled at its annual user conference in San Francisco. The payments giant announced the launch of Stablecoin Financial Accounts, enabling businesses in ove…
· Technology
- Solana (SOL) Faces Stiff Resistance at $151 Despite Recovery Rally
Solana (SOL) continues to struggle with a persistent resistance near $151, despite several bullish attempts. Currently trading around $147, SOL has been unable to break above the 100-day Exponential Moving Average (EM…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Nears $100K on Hopes of U.S. Tariff Deal and Market Tailwinds
Bitcoin surged toward the $100,000 mark early Thursday as market sentiment soared following comments from U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump announced that a “major” trade deal with a “big, highly respected country” i…
· Investing
- XRP Ledger Hits 1 Million Transactions as On-Chain Activity Surges
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has recorded over 1 million transactions in early May 2025, signaling a sharp rise in network activity and renewed confidence in the blockchain. According to data from XRPSCAN, the number of paym…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Nears $98K, Restores Investor Confidence Amid Market Rebound
Bitcoin (BTC) has rallied past $97,900, marking its highest level in over two months and restoring profits to millions of investors previously in the red. According to recent data from Glassnode, the crypto market is …
· Investing
- XRP Faces $60M Liquidation Risk if Price Drops 4%
XRP, the cryptocurrency tied to Ripple Labs, is trading at $2.12, having gained 11.36% over the past 30 days, according to CoinMarketCap. However, this rally may be reaching a critical threshold as fresh data from Coi…
· Investing