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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
- 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
- SEC’s Crypto Enforcement Era Fades Amid Strategic Shift
Former SEC official John Reed Stark has declared the agency’s crypto enforcement era effectively over, citing major internal shifts under the current administration. “Stick a fork in SEC crypto-enforcement, it’s done,…
· Insights & Views
- GENIUS Act Gains Bipartisan Support, Paving Way for Stablecoin Regulation
Republican and Democratic senators have reportedly reached a bipartisan agreement on the GENIUS Act, a landmark bill aimed at establishing a clear regulatory framework for stablecoins in the United States. While the f…
· Regulation
- Ripple CEO Unveils New Format for XRP Markets Report Amid SEC Tensions
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has announced a major change in how the company will release its XRP Markets Report starting in Q1 2025. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Garlinghouse stated that the report “will…
· People
- Litecoin (LTC) Price Jumps 12% Amid ETF Delay, Targets $96 Resistance
Litecoin (LTC) has surged 12% in the crypto market, briefly touching $93.20 before pulling back to $90.84, according to CoinMarketCap. The sharp rally has reignited bullish sentiment as the token edges closer to the c…
· Investing
- Robinhood Eyes Blockchain Platform for European Access to U.S. Assets
Robinhood is reportedly building a blockchain-based platform that will enable European investors to trade U.S. financial assets, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. The move reflects a broader push to integrate t…
· Business
- Ethereum Launches Pectra Upgrade to Revolutionize Staking and Wallet Use
Ethereum has activated its major “Pectra” upgrade, the most significant network improvement since the 2022 Merge. This long-anticipated update is designed to enhance Ethereum’s scalability, simplify staking, and impro…
· Technology
- Asset Entities Soars 194% on Strive Merger to Form Bitcoin Treasury Firm
Shares of Asset Entities (NASDAQ: ASST) surged 194% on Wednesday following news that Strive Asset Management will merge with the company in a strategic move to create a publicly traded Bitcoin (BTC) Treasury Company. …
· Business
- Fed Pauses Rate Hikes Again as Inflation and Recession Fears Grow
The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, maintaining the federal funds rate range at 4.25%–4.50%. This marks the third consecutive meeting where the central bank extended its p…
· Insights & Views
- NY AG Urged SEC to Declare Ethereum a Security, Coinbase Docs Reveal
Newly released documents from Coinbase show that the New York Attorney General's Office requested the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to officially declare Ethereum’s native token, ether (ETH), a securit…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Dominance Surges to 65%, Signaling Growing Investor Confidence
Bitcoin’s dominance index has surged to 65.09%, according to TradingView, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing crypto market cycle. This sharp rise from below 48% highlights the growing capital inflow into B…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Defies Crypto Slump as Holders See Gains Despite Market Turmoil
The ongoing crypto market downturn has put major investors under pressure, with most top cryptocurrencies showing signs of weakness. According to Glassnode, on-chain data reveals that buyers who entered during the Dec…
· Insights & Views
- Robert Kiyosaki Says Bitcoin Beats Gold and Silver Due to Fixed Supply
Robert Kiyosaki, best-selling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, recently voiced strong support for Bitcoin on X (formerly Twitter), stating it surpasses gold and silver as a store of value due to its limited supply. Bitcoi…
· People
- Movement Labs Cuts Ties with Co-Founder Amid MOVE Token Scandal
Movement Labs, the development team behind the Movement network, has officially terminated co-founder Rushi Manche following revelations of undisclosed deals related to the MOVE token. The announcement was made via th…
· Business
- Bitcoin Hits $96,446 as US-China Trade Talks Boost Market Sentiment
Bitcoin rose 2.2% to $96,446 early Wednesday, fueled by renewed investor optimism after the U.S. and China announced high-level trade talks in Switzerland. While still trading within a narrow $90,000–$97,000 range set…
· Investing
- New Crypto Whale Moves $47.8M in Bitcoin Amid Market Dip
A mysterious new Bitcoin whale has made waves in the crypto market by withdrawing 500 BTC—worth approximately $47.82 million—from Binance, according to an X post by blockchain analytics account Lookonchain. The transf…
· Investing
- Ripple Marks Legal Victory as SEC Moves to Vacate XRP Injunction
Ripple's latest Q1 2025 XRP Markets Report signals a turning point for the company and the broader crypto market. With the SEC-Ripple case nearing closure, regulatory uncertainty around XRP appears to be easing. Rippl…
· Regulation
- 21Shares Launches Cronos (CRO) ETP on Euronext to Boost Web3 Exposure
21Shares AG, a leading European crypto ETP issuer, has launched a new exchange-traded product (ETP) offering direct exposure to the Cronos (CRO) token. Trading under the ticker CRON (ISIN: CH1443364232), the 21Shares …
· Business
- Tron (TRX) Poised to Surpass Dogecoin (DOGE) in Market Cap Ranking
Tron (TRX) is on the verge of overtaking Dogecoin (DOGE) as the eighth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Despite both coins recording minor losses over the past 24 hours, their valuations are now neck-a…
· Investing
- Bitwise Files for NEAR Protocol Spot ETF Amid Growing Crypto ETF Trend
Bitwise has officially submitted an S-1 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks NEAR Protocol (NEAR), offering direct exposure to the 33rd-larges…
· Insights & Views
- Congress Urged to Act on Stablecoin Regulation as GENIUS Act Gains Momentum
This week, U.S. lawmakers face a critical opportunity to advance stablecoin legislation that could reshape the digital asset industry. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is urging the Senate to begin debate on the GENIUS Ac…
· Regulation
- Dogecoin Faces Bearish Pressure After Breaking Key Support
Dogecoin (DOGE) is showing signs of weakness as it slips below major technical support levels. The meme-based cryptocurrency recently dropped under its 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), currently near $0.17, a …
· Investing
- XRP Reenters 200 EMA Zone Amid Bearish Signals
XRP has returned to the critical 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), a key threshold separating bearish and bullish phases. After its recent rally stalled at $2.30, XRP slipped below short-term indicators like t…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Dominance Surges Above 65%, Signaling Bullish Momentum
Bitcoin’s dominance in the crypto market has surged to 65.09%, according to TradingView data, marking a significant rise from below 48% just months ago. This steady climb underscores Bitcoin's growing strength over al…
· Insights & Views
- Senate Democrats Probe Trump’s Crypto Ventures Over Ethics, Foreign Influence
Senator Richard Blumenthal, the top Democrat on the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, is probing former U.S. President Donald Trump’s involvement in cryptocurrency ventures, raising concerns over potent…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Dominance Hits 4-Year High Ahead of Fed Decision
Bitcoin (BTC) extended its market dominance on Tuesday, reaching a four-year high as traders positioned themselves ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision. The leading cryptocurrency held firm around t…
· Investing
- CFTC Drops Kalshi Appeal, Paving Way for Political Betting Markets
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially dropped its appeal in the case against Kalshi, a New York-based prediction market platform, clearing the way for it to offer political event contract…
· Regulation
- New Hampshire Becomes First U.S. State to Approve Bitcoin Reserve Investment
New Hampshire has become the first U.S. state to authorize the investment of public funds into cryptocurrency, with Governor Kelly Ayotte signing a new bill into law on Tuesday. The legislation permits up to 5% of the…
· Regulation
- BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Soars with $4B Accumulation in Two Weeks
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has significantly ramped up its Bitcoin holdings through its spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, according to on-chain analytics account @lookonchain. Over the past two weeks, IBIT ha…
· Investing
- Can Solana Hit $420? Analyst Ties Meme Numbers to Bull Cycle Forecast
Solana (SOL) could surge to $420 if Bitcoin reaches a cycle high of $142,069, according to crypto analyst Chris Burniske. The projection, though infused with meme culture references—420, 69, and 42—aligns with technic…
· Investing
- CZ Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit $1 Million Amid Rising Institutional Demand
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has predicted that Bitcoin (BTC) could surge to between $500,000 and $1 million during the current market cycle, citing rising institutional interest, regulatory improvements, and g…
· Insights & Views
- Florida Drops Bitcoin Treasury Plan as Other States Retreat from Crypto Bills
Florida’s plan to allocate part of its treasury to Bitcoin has officially collapsed, joining a growing list of U.S. states backing away from similar initiatives. Two key bills—HB 487 and SB 550—proposed to invest up t…
· Regulation
- Trump Hosts Crypto Dinners Amid $TRUMP Token Frenzy and Political Backlash
U.S. President Donald Trump is doubling down on crypto outreach, hosting two high-profile events this May that have drawn both excitement and controversy. On Monday, Trump attended a $1.5 million-per-plate “Crypto & A…
· Insights & Views
- Kenyan Court Orders Worldcoin to Delete Biometric Data Over Privacy Violations
A Kenyan court has ordered Sam Altman’s crypto ID project, Worldcoin, to delete all biometric data it collected in the country, intensifying global scrutiny over its controversial data practices. The Nairobi High Cour…
· Regulation
- Ripple Ends Current XRP Markets Report Format Amid Growing Institutional Demand
Ripple will discontinue its existing quarterly XRP Markets Reports after Q2 2025, transitioning to a new format offering deeper insights amid rising institutional interest in XRP. The company stated the original repor…
· Investing
- SEC Delays Decision on Canary Capital’s Proposed Litecoin ETF
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on Canary Capital’s proposed spot Litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF), dashing hopes for quicker approval. This delay follows recent p…
· Regulation
- VanEck Files for First-Ever Spot BNB ETF in U.S. Amid Surging Crypto ETF Demand
VanEck has filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the first U.S.-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking the spot price of Binance Coin (BNB). According to the S-1 regi…
· Investing
- CZ Zhao Reflects on U.S. Prison Ordeal, Says It Strengthened Family Bonds
Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has opened up about his time in U.S. prison, describing it as “scary” and “extremely hard.” Speaking at Token2049 in Dubai, Zhao shared emotional details of his four-month sentence,…
· People
- Ripple's XRP Holdings Rise to $98.6B Amid Strategic Moves
Ripple has reported a notable increase in its XRP holdings, according to its Q1 2025 financial update. As of March 31, the San Francisco-based blockchain firm held 4.56 billion XRP, marking a 1.7% rise from the previo…
· Investing
- XRP Derivatives Surge Signals Bullish Market Momentum
XRP derivatives trading is showing a sharp uptick in activity, suggesting rising investor interest and potential bullish price action. According to Coinglass data, XRP’s derivatives trading volume soared by 62.99% in …
· Investing