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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
- 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
- Dogecoin Struggles at $0.155 as Bearish Trend and Weak Volume Persist
Dogecoin (DOGE) is struggling to regain momentum as bearish pressure mounts. Currently trading near $0.155, the once-popular meme coin remains in a prolonged downtrend. Since its last major rally in late 2024, DOGE ha…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Jumps to $87K as Trump Threatens to Fire Fed Chair Powell
Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $87,000 on Monday, climbing over 2% amid growing political uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve. The rally came as the U.S. dollar index dropped to a three-year low following reports t…
· Investing
- Solana, SUI, and AERO Show Diverging Trends as April Ends
Made-in-USA crypto assets Solana (SOL), SUI, and Aerodrome Finance (AERO) are showing contrasting signals heading into the final week of April, each offering a distinct setup for traders and investors.
· Insights & Views
- Dogeday Celebrated, but Dogecoin Slumps with $2.8M in Trader Losses
Dogecoin fans worldwide celebrated Dogeday on April 20, highlighting the memecoin’s cultural status and strong community. However, the holiday failed to spark any price rally for DOGE. Instead, the token dropped more …
· Investing
- Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Bitcoin Surge to $180K in 2025
"Rich Dad Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki is making headlines again with his bold Bitcoin price prediction. The renowned financial educator believes Bitcoin (BTC) will reach at least $180,000 this year, possibly even…
· People
- Solana (SOL) Reclaims Support After Sudden Breakdown and Bounce
Solana (SOL) briefly lost its long-standing $125 support, dipping below the range it had defended since late 2023. The move triggered widespread concern, with traders anticipating a significant breakdown. However, wha…
· Investing
- $165M Crypto Liquidation Hits Bitcoin Traders in Brutal Easter Sell-Off
Bitcoin (BTC) traders faced a brutal Easter shock as a sharp price drop triggered a wave of liquidations, highlighting the risks of overleveraged positions. Within just four hours, BTC tumbled to lows near $83,800 bef…
· Insights & Views
- Solana Surge Sparks Optimism, but Yakovenko Stresses Long Road Ahead
Solana (SOL) has been riding a wave of hype, with its price climbing above $136 and network activity reaching new highs. Some analysts are going so far as to predict that Solana could eventually host 95% of all crypto…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Hovers at $84K as Traders Debate Market Direction
Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has broken a multi-month downtrend and retested it as support, typically a bullish signal. However, not everyone is convinced. Veteran trader Peter Brandt respo…
· Investing
- XRP Holds $2 Support Amid $138M Market Liquidation, Positive Funding Rate Signals Bullish Sentiment
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing mild selling pressure in Sunday’s early session, with leading altcoins, including XRP, trading in the red. Over the past 24 hours, the crypto derivatives market saw $138 milli…
· Investing
- Charles Schwab to Launch Direct Crypto Trading Within a Year
Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster has announced plans to introduce direct cryptocurrency spot trading within the next 12 months. The move, driven by evolving U.S. crypto regulations, would allow millions of Schwab clien…
· Business
- Dogecoin Reclaims Top 8 Spot as Market Eyes $0.20 Breakout
Dogecoin (DOGE) has re-entered the top eight cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, overtaking Tron and reaffirming its status as a leading digital asset. Despite its meme-driven origins and lack of fundamental ut…
· Investing
- Michael Saylor: Bitcoin Offers Absolute Freedom from Counterparty Risk
MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor reaffirmed his unwavering belief in Bitcoin, emphasizing that the cryptocurrency carries zero counterparty risk. In a recent social media post, Saylor declared, “No company. No cou…
· People
- Uniswap CEO Backs Solana’s L1 DeFi Strategy Over Ethereum’s Modular Future
Uniswap Labs CEO Hayden Adams has voiced strong support for Solana's approach to decentralized finance (DeFi), calling it superior to Ethereum’s rollup-centric direction. In a recent statement, Adams praised Solana’s …
· People
- SUI Blockchain Gains Momentum with Meme Coin Hype and DeFi Growth
SUI blockchain is gaining traction as its market cap nears $7 billion, driven by rising meme coin activity and DeFi engagement. Over the past week, SUI’s DEX volume surged 4.49% to $2.1 billion, briefly surpassing Arb…
· Investing
- Binance Tightens KYC in India Amid AML Compliance Push
Binance has implemented stricter Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures for its Indian users, following previous violations of the country’s anti-money laundering (AML) laws. Announced on April 18, the move is part of th…
· Business
- Coinbase Faces Oregon Lawsuit Over Unregistered Securities, XRP Mention Missing
Coinbase is under fresh legal pressure as Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield files a complaint accusing the exchange of selling unregistered securities to state residents. The lawsuit claims Coinbase failed to prote…
· Regulation
- XRP Price Holds Below $2.50 Amid Stagnation, Eyes July Breakout
XRP, the cryptocurrency known for its utility in cross-border payments, has remained stuck below the $2.50 mark over the past 30 days. Despite brief movements, the token has failed to break out of its tight trading ra…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Block 666,666 and Its Biblical Message Still Captivate the Crypto World
Bitcoin’s iconic block 666,666 continues to draw attention years after its creation, thanks to a rare embedded message that sparked widespread fascination. Mined in January 2021, this block features a verse from the B…
· Insights & Views
- Justin Sun Confirms TRX ETF Filing with Staking Rewards
Justin Sun, the founder of Tron (TRX), has confirmed speculation surrounding a potential spot TRX exchange-traded fund (ETF). In a post to his 3.8 million followers on X, Sun shared a link to a Form S-1 filed by Canar…
· People
- Bitcoin Hovers Below $85K as Short-Term Holders Face Rising Unrealized Losses
Bitcoin continues to trade sideways below the $85,000 mark as of April 18, with on-chain data from Glassnode highlighting growing unrealized losses among short-term holders. These investors, who acquired BTC at higher…
· Insights & Views
- Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Bitcoin Will Hit $1 Million by 2035 Amid U.S. Debt Crisis
Renowned entrepreneur and author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has made a bold Bitcoin prediction, forecasting its price to soar past $1 million by 2035. Amid a turbulent economic landscape, Kiyosaki warns of…
· People
- Solana Signals Potential Bullish Breakout Amid Low Volume
Solana (SOL) is showing signs of a subtle bullish trend despite broader crypto market uncertainty. While the asset still trades below the 100-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), indicating a lingering …
· Insights & Views
- XRP Price Eyes $3 as Breakout Pattern Signals Bullish Reversal
XRP is showing signs of a potential breakout as it trades near a key resistance zone after months of consolidation. Currently priced around $2.09, XRP is approaching the $2.20–$2.23 level, where the 50-day and 100-day…
· Investing
- DHS Error Orders HashFlare Founders to Leave U.S. Before $577M Crypto Ponzi Sentencing
In a bizarre twist, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mistakenly ordered the Estonian founders of HashFlare, Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turogin, to self-deport—just four months before their scheduled sente…
· Regulation
- Monero Turns 11: Privacy Coin Faces Challenges Amid Regulatory Pressure
Monero (XMR), the leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency, is celebrating its 11th anniversary. Launched in 2014 as a fork of Bytecoin, Monero was built on the CryptoNote protocol, introducing key privacy innovations s…
· Insights & Views
- Canadian Billionaire Frank Giustra Calls Bitcoin Pure Speculation
Canadian billionaire and gold advocate Frank Giustra has dismissed Bitcoin as nothing more than a speculative asset, arguing that it lacks the essential qualities of gold. Despite Bitcoin's strong market performance, …
· People
- XRP Holds Above $2 Amid Volume Drop and Fund Launch in Asia
XRP, currently the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is trading around $2.07 despite a 25% decline in 24-hour trading volume. Data from CoinMarketCap shows XRP's daily trading volume at $2.46 billion—still …
· Investing
- Solana (SOL) Faces Bearish Outlook Amid Potential Death Cross vs Bitcoin
Solana (SOL), a top-performing altcoin in recent months, is now flashing bearish signals as technical indicators point to a potential downtrend against Bitcoin (BTC). Currently trading at 0.00158 BTC, or approximately…
· Insights & Views
- Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Strategy Outshines Nvidia’s AI Surge
Since adopting Bitcoin as its treasury reserve asset in August 2020, MicroStrategy—now rebranded as Strategy—has seen its stock skyrocket nearly 2,500%, entering what many call the Bitcoin Standard Era (BSE). In compa…
· Insights & Views
- Cardano (ADA) Struggles to Hold $0.61 Amid Market Uncertainty and New Node Update
Cardano (ADA) has reclaimed the key $0.60 level, yet investor sentiment remains cautious. At the time of writing, ADA is trading at $0.6164, down 0.57% over the past 24 hours. After peaking at $0.668 on April 13, the …
· Investing
- Shiba Inu (SHIB) Faces Seasonal Struggles Ahead: Only October Offers Hope
Shiba Inu (SHIB) holders may need to brace for a challenging stretch, as historical price data from CryptoRank paints a bearish outlook for the next seven months. While SHIB has seen explosive gains in the past—most n…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Whale Dump Spurs Price Dip as Over 1 Billion DOGE Move in One Week
Crypto analyst Ali Martinez (@ali_charts) has reported a massive Dogecoin (DOGE) sell-off by whales, sparking concerns across the market. On-chain data from Santiment shows that whales holding between 10 million and 1…
· Insights & Views
- Tron (TRX) Faces Major Sell Wall Amid Price Dip and Bullish ATH Prediction
Tron (TRX) has dropped 1.26% in the past 24 hours, now trading at $0.2441. However, a significant development is catching attention—IntoTheBlock data reveals a massive 10.45 billion TRX sell wall, posing a strong resi…
· Investing
- Canary Capital Files for Staked TRX ETF with SEC Amid Growing Institutional Interest
Canary Capital has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking the price of TRON’s native token, TRX. Named the Canary Staked TRX ETF, the proposed pro…
· Regulation
- HashKey Capital Launches Asia’s First XRP Tracker Fund, Backed by Ripple
HashKey Capital, the investment arm of HashKey Group, has launched Asia’s first XRP tracker fund, marking a major step toward institutional adoption of the Ripple-linked token. Ripple, the enterprise blockchain firm b…
· Business
- Ethereum ETFs See Zero Inflows as Bitcoin Dominates with $108M Boost
Ethereum ETFs continue to lag significantly behind their Bitcoin counterparts, with all nine spot ETH ETFs reporting zero net flows. In contrast, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a solid $108 million in net inflows, largely…
· Investing
- Michael Saylor Shares “21 Truths of Bitcoin,” Reinforces Ultra-Bullish BTC Stance
Bitcoin advocate and MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor has once again affirmed his strong belief in Bitcoin as the future global reserve currency. In a recent tweet, Saylor shared the “21 Truths of Bitcoin” with hi…
· People
- Brad Garlinghouse Marks 10 Years at Ripple as XRP Soars
Brad Garlinghouse, the influential CEO of Ripple, is celebrating a decade at the helm of the enterprise blockchain company. Initially joining Ripple as chief operating officer on April 17, 2015, he was quickly promote…
· People