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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
- Solana (SOL) Faces Key Resistance: Double-Top Pattern Hints at Correction
Solana (SOL) may be flashing a bearish signal as its price action begins to resemble a classic double-top formation, a pattern often associated with trend reversals. Currently trading near $148, SOL is struggling to b…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Price Teeters at Key Breakout Point Amid Wedge Formation
XRP is nearing a critical breakout moment as it trades around $2.19, wedged tightly between a rising support line and a long-term descending resistance. After spending months in a descending triangle pattern, the asse…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Risks Irrelevance Without Bold Scaling, Warns Foundation Researcher
Ethereum Foundation researcher Dankrad Feist has issued a stark warning about the future of Ethereum, suggesting that the blockchain could become irrelevant within the next five to ten years if it doesn’t adopt bold s…
· Insights & Views
- CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis Says Bitcoin Is "Here to Stay" Amid U.S.-China Tech Rivalry
Michael Ellis, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), recently appeared on Anthony Pompliano’s “The Pomp Podcast” and delivered a strong endorsement of Bitcoin, stating the cryptocurrency is “here t…
· Insights & Views
- Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Global Unemployment and Market Crash, Urges Bitcoin Readiness
Financial author Robert Kiyosaki, best known for Rich Dad Poor Dad, has issued a fresh warning about the state of the global economy. In a recent post on X, the financial educator expressed concern that unemployment i…
· People
- Brown University Buys Bitcoin ETF, Becoming First Ivy League to Embrace Crypto
Brown University, one of the oldest and most prestigious U.S. academic institutions, has made its first move into cryptocurrency. According to a new 13F filing, the Ivy League school purchased 105,000 shares—worth nea…
· Business
- Bitcoin Nears $100K Amid Whale Moves and Saylor’s $1M Prediction
Bitcoin (BTC) is closing in on the $100,000 milestone, trading at $97,857.55 with a 1.12% daily gain despite recent volatility. The cryptocurrency continues to form higher lows during pullbacks, signaling growing conf…
· Insights & Views
- David Marcus: Bitcoin Set to Transform Everyday Payments
David Marcus, former PayPal president and current CEO of Lightspark, believes Bitcoin (BTC) is on the verge of becoming more than just a store of value — it’s poised to be used for everyday transactions. Speaking on C…
· People
- IRS Crypto Directors Step Down Amid Staff Restructuring and DOGE Initiative
The IRS has lost two key leaders in its cryptocurrency initiative, Seth Wilks and Raj Mukherjee, who accepted deferred resignation offers under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) program. Although technica…
· Insights & Views
- SEC Faces Reform Pressure as DOGE Pushes for Clear Crypto Regulation
The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is prompting potential reform at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by inviting public input—signaling a shift in crypto regulation. Since February, the SE…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Nears Breakout as Price Tests Key Resistance at $2.40
XRP is showing strong bullish signals as it approaches the $2.40 resistance level, trading at approximately $2.37 after a 2.12% daily gain. The asset is testing the upper boundary of a descending channel that has defi…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Price Climbs to $1,850 But Faces Resistance Ahead
Ethereum (ETH) has surged 3.14% to reach $1,850, sparking hopes of a broader market recovery. However, technical indicators suggest this rally may be premature. ETH is now trading just above its 50-day Exponential Mov…
· Investing
- John Bollinger Warns Investors About Crypto Scam Impersonating Him
Renowned technical analyst and creator of Bollinger Bands, John Bollinger, has issued a serious warning about a growing cryptocurrency scam exploiting his name and reputation. Fraudsters are reportedly posing as his p…
· Insights & Views
- Movement Labs Suspends Co-Founder Rushi Manche Amid MOVE Token Controversy
Movement Labs has suspended its co-founder Rushi Manche following a sharp decline in the price of its MOVE token. The announcement was made via X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, as the company investigates alleged tok…
· Business
- Bitcoin Eyes $100K as Trade Talks Ease Tensions and AI Tokens Surge
Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $97,000 during Friday’s Asian trading hours, buoyed by renewed optimism around U.S.-China trade negotiations. Chinese state media confirmed that Washington has reached out “through multiple c…
· Investing
- U.S. Senate Moves Toward First Major Stablecoin Regulation Vote
The U.S. Senate is preparing to vote on the GENIUS Act, a landmark stablecoin regulation bill that could become the first major crypto legislation to advance through Congress. The Guiding and Establishing National Inn…
· Regulation
- Dogecoin Leads Altcoin Gains Amid ETF Buzz and Market Rebound
Dogecoin (DOGE) is showing signs of a bullish reversal after several days of decline, outpacing major altcoins like Ethereum and XRP in daily gains. As of May 1, 2025, DOGE surged 5.89% to trade at $0.1810, according …
· Insights & Views
- XRP Defies April Slump with 4.98% Rally, Eyes Bullish May Momentum
XRP is off to a strong start in May, already posting a 1.59% gain, following an impressive 4.98% surge in April, according to CryptoRank. This marks a notable turnaround for the cryptocurrency, which had experienced c…
· Insights & Views
- Tim Draper Warns Bitcoin Could Surge to Infinity Amid Hyperinflation Fears
Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper has reignited bullish sentiment around Bitcoin (BTC), predicting the top cryptocurrency could skyrocket to "infinity" against the U.S. dollar if hyperinflation strikes. In a r…
· People
- Adam Back Disputes Hal Finney as Bitcoin Creator Amid New Evidence
Blockstream CEO Adam Back has firmly dismissed the long-standing theory that Hal Finney is Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin. Back referenced a detailed blog post by Casa CTO Jameson Lopp that offers …
· People
- Cardano (ADA) Eyes $1 After Nearing 1 Billion Token Volume Surge
Cardano (ADA), the ninth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is gaining traction as trading volume nears 1 billion ADA in 24 hours, signaling a potential price breakout. According to CoinMarketCap, 996 million ADA t…
· Investing
- US Targets Huione Group Over North Korean Crypto Crimes and Money Laundering
The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed cutting off Cambodia-based Huione Group from the U.S. financial system due to its involvement in cybercrime and money laundering activities tied to North Korea and global crim…
· Regulation
- Strategy Reports Q1 Loss on Bitcoin Writedown, Launches New $21B Stock Offering
Strategy (MSTR), led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, reported a Q1 2025 loss of $16.49 per share, driven by a $5.9 billion bitcoin writedown amid a sharp BTC price decline early in the year. Despite the hit, the…
· Business
- Bitcoin Gains Momentum as Gold Retreats from Record Highs
Bitcoin (BTC) is gaining ground as gold retreats from its recent peak, signaling a potential shift in investor sentiment. Last week’s gold surge — which may have marked a blow-off top — appears to have given bitcoin a…
· Investing
- PayPal’s PYUSD Cleared by SEC Amid Stablecoin Boom
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially closed its investigation into PayPal's stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), without pursuing enforcement action. This brings a regulatory chapter to an end t…
· Business
- Litecoin Surges 7% Amid 90% Spot ETF Approval Odds and Technical Momentum
Litecoin (LTC) jumped over 7% on Thursday, outperforming the CoinDesk 20 Index’s 4% gain, fueled by rising optimism around a potential spot Litecoin ETF approval. Bloomberg’s Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas updated …
· Investing
- Solana Price Rebounds as Crypto Markets React to Geopolitical Tensions
Solana (SOL) is showing notable resilience in the face of rising geopolitical tensions and shifting global trade dynamics, especially amid ongoing U.S.-China economic friction. The token surged 8% from its April 30 lo…
· Insights & Views
- Texas Congressman Proposes Crypto ATMs in Federal Buildings
Texas Representative Lance Gooden is urging the federal government to install cryptocurrency ATMs in federal buildings, aligning with President Donald Trump’s pro-digital asset stance. In a letter to General Services …
· Regulation
- Binance Recovers $6.1M from KiloEx Hack, 90% of Stolen Crypto Returned
Binance CEO Richard Teng announced a major recovery effort following the $7.5 million hack of decentralized exchange KiloEx. The exploit targeted KiloEx’s price oracle mechanism, allowing a hacker to manipulate token …
· People
- Michael Saylor Warns: Bitcoin May Hit $1M Before Financial Advisers Approve
Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Bitcoin-focused firm MicroStrategy, has issued a bold call for investors to increase their Bitcoin exposure before it's too late. In a recent tweet, Saylor emphasiz…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Price Holds Steady as Volume Surges Amid Ripple Developments
XRP is showing signs of market balance, with bullish and bearish forces offsetting each other. At press time, XRP traded at $2.207, reflecting a modest 0.77% dip over the past 24 hours. Despite the stagnant price acti…
· Investing
- Crypto Market Stalls Near $2.93 Trillion as Bitcoin and VIRTUAL Test Key Levels
The total cryptocurrency market cap rose by $12 billion in the past 24 hours, reaching $2.92 trillion. However, it continues to face strong resistance near the $2.93 trillion level, showing limited momentum for a brea…
· Insights & Views
- Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Expands to U.S. with Eye-Scanning Orbs and Crypto Airdrops
Sam Altman’s blockchain identity project, Worldcoin, is officially launching in the U.S. with plans to deploy 7,500 biometric “orbs” nationwide by year-end. These chrome, spherical devices scan users’ irises to verify…
· Technology
- Dogecoin Struggles Near Key Resistance as Rally Stalls
Dogecoin (DOGE) is showing signs of exhaustion following its recent short-term rally, slipping to around $0.17. This level places it just below the 50-day moving average, a historically significant dynamic support and…
· Investing
- Solana Faces Bearish Pressure as Price Nears Critical Support Zone
Solana (SOL) is showing signs of weakness after a brief rally, with its price slipping to around $146. The asset is now dangerously close to the crucial $140 support level, a line bulls are desperate to defend. A brea…
· Insights & Views
- Is Bitcoin Losing Steam After Its Recent Breakout?
Bitcoin’s recent rally past the $90,000 mark has sparked optimism across the crypto market, but signs of weakening momentum are raising questions about the sustainability of this breakout. At the time of writing, BTC …
· Investing
- Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit $4 Billion in 8 Days as Investor Interest Surges
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are witnessing a surge in investor demand, with nearly $4 billion in new inflows recorded over eight consecutive trading days, according to data from Bloomberg analyst James Seyffa…
· Investing
- Cardano Whales Accumulate 420M ADA as Ecosystem Expands
Cardano (ADA) whales have ramped up their accumulation this month, signaling growing confidence in the blockchain’s long-term potential. According to Cardano analytics platform TapTools, large holders have acquired ov…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Dips as $170M Whale Transfer Sparks Market Speculation
Bitcoin, the world’s top cryptocurrency, has seen heightened activity and price volatility following a mysterious whale transaction valued at over $170 million. Blockchain tracking firm Whale Alert reported that 1,811…
· Investing
- Ripple Eyes UK as Major Growth Market Amid Favorable Crypto Legislation
Ripple sees the United Kingdom as a major growth opportunity, according to managing director Cassie Craddock. In a recent post, Craddock highlighted the UK’s strategic value, calling it one of Ripple’s largest office …
· Regulation