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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 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
- North Carolina Approves Bitcoin Investment Bill for $129B Pension Fund
North Carolina lawmakers have taken a major step toward integrating Bitcoin into the state's investment strategy. On Wednesday, the state House of Representatives passed a bill allowing public funds—potentially includ…
· Regulation
- Galaxy Digital to List on Nasdaq as It Eyes AI Expansion and U.S. Institutions
Galaxy Digital, the crypto and financial services firm led by Mike Novogratz, has announced plans to go public on the Nasdaq by May 16, pending final shareholder approval on May 9. The firm’s Class A common stock will…
· Business
- Tether Acquires 70% Stake in LatAm Agribusiness Giant Adecoagro
Tether, the issuer of the $150 billion USDT stablecoin, has acquired a 70% controlling stake in Adecoagro (NYSE: AGRO), a leading Latin American agribusiness firm with a market capitalization nearing $1 billion. The m…
· Business
- Bitcoin Holds Near $94.7K Amid Tight Trading Range and Market Volatility
Bitcoin (BTC) traded near $94,700 late Wednesday, down just 0.4% in the past 24 hours, maintaining the week's trend of tight-range movement despite brief volatility. Earlier in the day, BTC dropped nearly 2% alongside…
· Insights & Views
- Robinhood Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates, Crypto Revenue Doubles
Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) surpassed Wall Street expectations in Q1 2025, posting adjusted earnings per share of $0.37, ahead of the projected $0.33. Total revenue came in at $927 million, slightly above the $920.1 mill…
· Investing
- Visa and Baanx Launch USDC Payment Card with Real-Time Crypto-to-Fiat Conversion
Cryptocurrency payments firm Baanx has partnered with Visa to launch a new stablecoin debit card that enables users to spend USDC directly from self-custodial crypto wallets. The initiative, starting in the U.S., leve…
· Business
- Ripple’s Buyout Bid for USDC Issuer Circle Rejected, Eyes Still on Deal
Ripple, the blockchain firm behind the XRP token and newly launched RLUSD stablecoin, reportedly attempted to acquire Circle, the issuer of the $60 billion market cap stablecoin USDC, but was turned down, according to…
· Insights & Views
- GenLayer Introduces AI-Powered Blockchain Court for On-Chain Dispute Resolution
GenLayer is pioneering a blockchain-based arbitration protocol designed to resolve disputes in the crypto ecosystem using AI-powered validators. Co-founded by Albert Castellana Lluís, GenLayer positions itself as a "g…
· Technology
- Bitcoin Nears $95K as Traders Await Key U.S. Economic Data and Altcoins Lag
Bitcoin edged higher on Wednesday, trading near recent peaks as traders awaited crucial U.S. economic data that could influence market sentiment. The leading cryptocurrency rose 0.8% to $95,041.2 by 01:36 ET (05:36 GM…
· Investing
- BlackRock Introduces Blockchain-Powered Share Class for $150B Treasury Fund
BlackRock has taken another step into blockchain by filing to launch a digital share class for its $150 billion Liquidity Treasury Trust Fund. The new “DLT Shares,” which stands for distributed ledger technology, will…
· Business
- Libre Launches With Backing From Brevan Howard and Hamilton Lane to Tokenize Real-World Assets
Tokenization platform Libre has emerged from stealth with backing from major institutional players including Nomura’s Laser Digital, Brevan Howard’s WebN Group, and private markets firm Hamilton Lane. Built using Poly…
· Business
- SEC Delays XRP and Dogecoin ETF Decisions, Final Rulings Expected by October
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed decisions on two highly anticipated cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs)—the Bitwise Dogecoin (DOGE) ETF and the Franklin XRP Fund. According to f…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin and Crypto Face Quantum Threat, Galaxy Digital Warns
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could be more vulnerable to quantum computing attacks than previously thought, according to Galaxy Digital’s Head of Research, Alex Thorn. He warns that the quantum threat is “bigger…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Nears $96K as Markets Shrug Off Tariff Worries
The cryptocurrency market saw modest gains Tuesday despite mounting concerns over the economic impact of Trump-era tariffs. Bitcoin (BTC) rose 1% over the past 24 hours to around $95,400, approaching its highest level…
· Investing
- BlackRock Adds $970M in Bitcoin as ETF Rivals See Major Outflows
On a day when top crypto ETF providers like Fidelity, ARK Invest, and Grayscale reported significant Bitcoin outflows, BlackRock made a bold move—adding over 10,000 BTC to its holdings. According to on-chain data from…
· Investing
- Ethereum Eyes $2,000 as Bullish Momentum Builds Despite Weak Volume
Ethereum (ETH) is making a renewed push toward the $2,000 level, a key psychological and technical milestone it hasn't tested since early March. The recent breakout above the 50-day exponential moving average (EMA), c…
· Investing
- XRP Eyes Major Breakout as Price Nears Key Trendline Resistance
XRP is approaching what could be one of its biggest technical milestones of 2025. After months of consolidation and repeated rejections at key resistance levels, the token is once again testing the upper boundary of a…
· Investing
- U.S. Senate to Vote on Stablecoin Bill Before Memorial Day
A full Senate vote on the long-anticipated U.S. stablecoin legislation is expected in May, according to a recent Politico report citing an anonymous source. Senate Majority Leader John Thune reportedly plans to bring …
· Regulation
- UK and US Strengthen Crypto Ties with New Regulatory Push
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that the United Kingdom will collaborate with the United States on cryptocurrency regulation, emphasizing the need for international coordination to secure the UK’s leadership…
· Regulation
- SEC Delays Decision on Franklin Templeton's XRP ETF Amid Growing Crypto ETF Momentum
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on the XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal submitted by Franklin Templeton, the $1.5 trillion asset management giant. The filing, origin…
· Regulation
- Trump’s Truth Social Considers Launching Crypto Token and ETFs
Truth Social, the social media platform operated by Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ: DJT), is exploring the launch of its own cryptocurrency as part of a broader digital rewards initiative. According to a share…
· Business
- U.S. Crypto Legislation Gains Momentum Amid Industry Push and Regulatory Gaps
Former Congressman Patrick McHenry and ex-CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam agree that the time is now for comprehensive U.S. crypto legislation, despite the immense work ahead. Speaking at Georgetown University’s Psaros Cente…
· Regulation
- U.S. Court Rules OFAC Sanctions Against Tornado Cash Were Unlawful
Tornado Cash has officially been cleared of U.S. sanctions after a Texas federal judge ruled that the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) unlawfully designated the crypto mixing service. The …
· Regulation
- DOJ Crypto Shift May Lead to Dismissal of Samourai Wallet Case
New York prosecutors may drop charges against Samourai Wallet co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, according to a recent court filing. Both parties jointly requested a 16-day extension to allow the …
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Inches Toward Golden Cross as $100K Target Looms
Bitcoin (BTC) is nearing a critical technical event known as a golden cross, expected within the next 24 to 48 hours. This bullish indicator, where the 50-day exponential moving average (EMA) crosses above the 100-day…
· Investing
- Ethereum Shows Signs of Rebound Amid Extended Underperformance vs. Bitcoin
Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has long been considered Bitcoin’s top rival and a key driver of blockchain innovation. During the bull markets of 2017 and 2021, ETH often…
· Investing
- EMURGO COO Nikhil Joshi Urges Strategic Approach to RWA Tokenization
Nikhil Joshi, Chief Operating Officer of EMURGO, has voiced concerns over the indiscriminate tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), warning that not all assets benefit from being placed on the blockchain. Speaking …
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Price Rises as Institutions Accumulate, ETFs See Inflows
Ethereum (ETH) is experiencing renewed interest from institutional investors as its price jumped 4.36% today, reaching $1,827. According to data from Lookonchain, a wallet linked to major liquidity provider Cumberland…
· Investing
- BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Sees $971M Inflows as Bitcoin Price Holds Above $94K
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) recorded a massive $971 million inflow on Monday, marking the second-largest single-day inflow since its launch in January 2024, according to SoSoValue. This surge helped o…
· Insights & Views
- Tether Gold (XAUT) Surges to $770M Market Cap Amid Global Gold Rush
Tether’s gold-backed stablecoin, Tether Gold (XAUT), has reached a $770 million market capitalization as of April 28, following its first attestation under El Salvador’s financial regulations. Backed 1:1 by 246,523.33…
· Investing
- ProShares Futures-Based ETFs Not Launching on April 30, Bloomberg Reports
Several cryptocurrency media outlets incorrectly reported over the weekend that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had approved ProShares' futures-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for launch on April …
· Insights & Views
- Dogecoin (DOGE) Price History Hints at Strong Gains in May
As May approaches, Dogecoin (DOGE) investors are watching closely, hoping for a potential rally. Historical price data from CryptoRank suggests that May has often been a favorable month for the popular meme coin, show…
· Investing
- Michael Saylor Says Warren Buffett Misunderstands Bitcoin’s Revolutionary Potential
During a recent interview with Bitwise Invest's head of research Ryan Rasmussen, Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor described Bitcoin as a "paradigm shift," pushing back against criticism from legendary investor Warre…
· Insights & Views
- Analyst Predicts Infinite Energy Needed to Mine Bitcoin's Final Satoshi
Bitcoin analyst Luke Broyles recently shared a striking prediction about the future of Bitcoin mining. In an X post dated April 26, Broyles claimed that mining the final Bitcoin will require more energy than what was …
· People
- Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin Will Become "Unaffordable" as Institutional Adoption Grows
Bitcoin (BTC) advocate and Strategy chairman Michael Saylor has reignited debate in the crypto community with a bold prediction: Bitcoin could soon become "unaffordable" for many investors. In a recent tweet, Saylor a…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Price Eyes Breakout as On-Chain Activity Surges
XRP is once again showing signs of renewed market potential following a sharp rise in on-chain activity. Over 838 million XRP tokens were moved between wallets in just one day, a volume spike historically linked to ma…
· Investing
- Flare Launches USD₮0 to Boost XRP DeFi Ecosystem and Cross-Chain Liquidity
Flare Network has officially launched USD₮0, an omnichain deployment of the world's largest stablecoin, USDT. Powered by LayerZero's Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) technology, USD₮0 enables seamless, gasless transfers…
· Business
- Cardano’s Lace Wallet Integrates Bitcoin, Boosting Multichain Vision
Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson announced the integration of Bitcoin (BTC) into the Lace wallet, marking a major milestone for Cardano’s multichain strategy. In a post on X, Hoskinson simply stated, “You can n…
· Technology
- Dogecoin (DOGE) Eyes 300% Surge if Key Resistance Breaks in April
Dogecoin (DOGE) is approaching a critical breakout point that could trigger a major rally, according to crypto analyst Ali Martinez. After months of consolidating within a tight range, DOGE is setting up for a potenti…
· Insights & Views