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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
- Bitcoin Surges Past $93K as $530M in Crypto Shorts Liquidated Amid Trade Optimism
Over $530 million in short positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours as crypto markets rallied on optimism surrounding U.S.-China trade relations. Bitcoin (BTC) soared from $88,000 to above $93,500, sparking a br…
· Investing
- SoftBank, Tether, Bitfinex Back $3B Bitcoin SPAC Led by Lutnick’s Son
Brandon Lutnick, son of U.S. Commerce Secretary and Cantor Fitzgerald Chair Howard Lutnick, is spearheading a major bitcoin-backed investment initiative with the launch of a SPAC named Cantor Equity Partners. The vent…
· Business
- Trump Backs SEC Chairman Paul Atkins to Bring Clarity to Crypto Regulations
U.S. President Donald Trump voiced strong support for new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins on Tuesday, emphasizing the urgent need for regulatory clarity in the rapidly growing cryptocurre…
· People
- Solana Reclaims $140 Amid Bullish Momentum: Eyes Set on $150 Breakout
Solana (SOL) has confirmed a short-term rally, regaining the critical $140 level and signaling growing bullish momentum. Up 2.72% today, SOL’s upward movement is reinforced by a key technical crossover—the 26-day Expo…
· Investing
- XRP Eyes Breakout as It Approaches Key Resistance at $2.13
XRP is approaching a pivotal moment as it nears the 26-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), a historically strong resistance level near $2.13. After rebounding from recent lows around $1.96, XRP has gained momentum a…
· Insights & Views
- Solana Poised for Breakout Against Ethereum, Says Peter Brandt
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has sparked discussion with a tweet highlighting a classic "cup and handle" (C&H) pattern forming on the SOL/ETH chart. The weekly chart, shared on Brandt’s X account, shows Solana (SOL) po…
· Insights & Views
- Tesla Holds Over $950M in Bitcoin Despite Q1 Revenue Miss
Tesla (TSLA) continues to maintain a significant position in Bitcoin, with digital asset holdings valued at $951 million as of March 31, according to its latest earnings report. The figure reflects a decline from the …
· Business
- Unicoin Rejects SEC Settlement Talks Amid Ongoing Crypto Probe
Miami-based crypto firm Unicoin has declined the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposal to negotiate a settlement over an ongoing investigation, according to CEO Alex Konanykhin. In a letter sent Tue…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Rally Pushes Crypto Stocks Higher Amid Tariff Concerns
Crypto-related stocks surged Tuesday as bitcoin (BTC) broke past the $90,000 mark, sparking renewed investor appetite for digital assets. Major crypto-exposed equities like MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Coinbase (COIN) gai…
· Insights & Views
- Could Autonomous AI Agents Disrupt Global Finance by 2025?
Autonomous AI agents are rapidly evolving, with over half of businesses already deploying them and many more planning to adopt them within two years, according to PagerDuty. These agents can now perform tasks like boo…
· Insights & Views
- 5 Key Facts About New SEC Chair Paul Atkins and His Crypto-Friendly Stance
Paul Atkins has officially been sworn in as the 34th chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stirring significant attention across Wall Street and the crypto industry. Known for his libertarian vie…
· People
- Can DeFi Survive Beyond Incentive Farming?
DeFi is experiencing a revival with the rise of new blockchains like Berachain, TON, Plume, and Sonic, each offering aggressive yield incentives reminiscent of 2021’s yield farming boom. However, the key question rema…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Price Rally Faces Headwinds as Spot Demand Weakens
Bitcoin (BTC) has surged past $90,000, hitting $91,700 on April 22, but on-chain data reveals underlying weakness in demand that could threaten the rally’s sustainability. According to CryptoQuant, spot demand for Bit…
· Investing
- Coinstore CEO Breaks Silence as Exchange Surpasses 10 Million Users
Coinstore has officially reached 10 million users, marking a major milestone in the global crypto exchange’s rapid growth. In a rare interview with U.Today, CEO Johnson Zhao shares insights into Coinstore’s journey an…
· People
- Robert Kiyosaki Doubles Down on Bitcoin, Predicts $180K Price in 2025
"Rich Dad Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki has reaffirmed his bullish stance on Bitcoin, revealing in a recent social media post that he owns “plenty” of the cryptocurrency. The financial educator forecasts Bitcoin wi…
· People
- Ripple CTO Warns XRPL Developers of Private Key Theft in Compromised SDK
Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz has issued an urgent warning to XRP Ledger (XRPL) developers about malicious code in recent versions of the popular JavaScript library xrpl.js. The compromised versions…
· Insights & Views
- ECB Pushes for MiCA Overhaul Amid U.S. Stablecoin Threat
The European Central Bank (ECB) is calling for a revision of the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, citing concerns that growing U.S. support for stablecoins could harm the eurozone economy, …
· Regulation
- DeFi Development Corp Boosts Solana Holdings to $36.5M, Rebrands from Janover
DeFi Development Corp, formerly Janover (JNVR), has expanded its crypto-focused strategy with a $11.5 million purchase of Solana (SOL), bringing its total holdings to 251,842 SOL tokens. Valued at roughly $36.5 millio…
· Business
- Bitcoin Surges Past $93K Amid U.S.-China Trade Hopes, But Analysts Urge Caution
Bitcoin (BTC) soared above $93,000 on Tuesday, gaining nearly 7% as investor sentiment improved following optimistic signals on U.S.-China trade tensions. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly told investor…
· Investing
- XRP Faces Fresh Security Allegations in Oregon Coinbase Lawsuit
Ripple-affiliated cryptocurrency XRP has once again been labeled an unregistered security, this time in a lawsuit filed against Coinbase by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield. The case, which includes multiple other…
· Regulation
- Ethereum Hits Historical Buy Zone as Market Eyes Breakout
Ethereum (ETH) has entered a key historical "buy zone," according to crypto analyst Ali Martinez, who highlights that ETH is currently trading below the lower MVRV Price Band—a metric historically linked with strong b…
· Investing
- XRP Breaks Key Resistance as Volume Surges Past 100M
XRP has confirmed a bullish trend, trading within a 3.4% range between $2.039 and $2.143 during the analyzed period. A key support level has been established at $2.06, where buyers have consistently entered the market…
· Investing
- Cardano (ADA) Surges Past $0.630 as ETF Approval Odds Rise
Cardano (ADA) has broken through a key resistance level at $0.630, signaling a strong bullish reversal amid a broader cryptocurrency market recovery. This breakout, which began on April 21, was marked by a significant…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Holds Above $88K as Gold Hits Record High Amid Yen Surge and Fed Uncertainty
Bitcoin (BTC) remained resilient above $88,000 early Tuesday, supported by safe-haven demand as the Japanese yen surged past the key 140 level against the U.S. dollar. Investors flocked to traditional and digital hedg…
· Investing
- Bitcoin and Euro Gain as Investors Flee U.S. Dollar Amid Market Turmoil
In a notable shift, options data reveals rising bullish sentiment for bitcoin (BTC) and the euro (EUR) as investors rotate away from U.S. assets. Despite sharp declines in the U.S. stock market, short- and near-dated …
· Insights & Views
- Galaxy Digital Swaps $100M ETH for SOL Amid Ethereum Concerns
Galaxy Digital, led by Mike Novogratz, has reportedly exchanged over $100 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) for Solana (SOL), signaling a notable shift in institutional crypto strategy. On-chain data from Wu Blockchain …
· Business
- Dogecoin Outpaces Bitcoin in Whale Activity as DOGE ETF Speculation Builds
Dogecoin (DOGE) is capturing attention after outperforming Bitcoin (BTC) in key on-chain metrics amid a broader market rally. According to IntoTheBlock, DOGE surpassed BTC in large transaction volume and daily active …
· Investing
- Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Buys Solana (SOL) Through Canadian ETF
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has officially added Solana (SOL) to its portfolio, marking its first direct investment in the token. According to Solana Floor, the purchase was made via the SOLQ ETF—a Canada-based staking f…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Faces Key Resistance at $92K Amid Bearish Market Sentiment
Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent price movement has raised questions about whether its bull run is losing steam or simply pausing. On-chain analyst Julio Moreno highlights a significant resistance zone forming between $91,000 a…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Surges Past Tron, Eyes Key Breakout Amid Crypto Market Stagnation
Dogecoin (DOGE), the iconic meme-based cryptocurrency, has reclaimed its spot among the top eight digital assets by market capitalization, overtaking Tron (TRX). According to CoinMarketCap, Dogecoin’s market cap curre…
· Insights & Views
- HashKey Capital Launches Asia’s First XRP Tracker Fund with Ripple’s Backing
HashKey Capital, the investment division of crypto infrastructure firm HashKey Group, has unveiled Asia’s first XRP tracker fund. Announced via an X (formerly Twitter) thread on April 18, the move aims to drive instit…
· Technology
- XRP Price Rises Amid Whale Transfer of $62M to Coinbase
XRP has rebounded from $2.06 to $2.14 in the past 24 hours, gaining 3.49% as bullish momentum builds. The rally comes alongside a surge in trading volume, which jumped 50.45% to $2.43 billion, according to CoinMarketC…
· Investing
- CFTC Considers 24/7 Derivatives Trading Amid Crypto Market Growth
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is exploring the potential for around-the-clock derivatives trading, reflecting the continuous nature of digital asset markets like bitcoin. As the leading cryptocu…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Stands Strong as Dollar Sinks Amid Trump-Powell Clash
The week kicked off with a sharp drop in the U.S. dollar, which hit a three-year low, and losses across Wall Street. Yet, Bitcoin (BTC) is defying the trend, climbing 2.3% in the past 24 hours to trade around $86,800.…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Climbs to $86.8K Amid Stock Market Slump and Gold Surge
Bitcoin (BTC) surged 2.3% in the past 24 hours, reaching $86,800 for the first time since April 3, defying broader market weakness driven by tariff concerns. The rise comes as U.S. equities plunge, with the S&P 500, N…
· Investing
- Vitalik Buterin Proposes Ethereum EVM Overhaul with RISC-V Integration
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a major shift in the blockchain’s technical infrastructure by replacing the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) with RISC-V, an open-source architecture praised for its buil…
· People
- Vanguard Tops List of MSTR Shareholders Despite Bitcoin Skepticism
Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), revealed that over 13,000 institutional investors now hold shares in the company. Surprisingly, Vanguard Group, a firm known for its anti-Bitcoin stance…
· People
- XRP Breaks Out of Bollinger Band Squeeze, Hits $2.12 Amid Crypto Market Rally
XRP is flashing bullish signals as a Bollinger Band squeeze unfolds on the four-hour chart, according to trader and analyst Ali Martinez. A Bollinger Band squeeze—marked by narrowing bands due to low volatility—often …
· Insights & Views
- Metaplanet Buys More Bitcoin as BTC Tops $87K
Metaplanet, a publicly-listed Japanese firm, has added 330 more bitcoin (BTC) to its treasury, pushing its total holdings to 4,855 BTC—worth over $420 million at current market prices. The announcement on Monday comes…
· Business
- Bybit CEO Reveals 28% of $1.4B Lazarus Hack Funds Now Untraceable
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou reported that nearly 28% of the $1.4 billion in crypto stolen during the February hack, attributed to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, has gone dark and is no longer traceable. Zhou detailed the breakdo…
· Investing