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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
- PEPE Breaks Key Resistance, Signals Potential Bullish Reversal
Pepe (PEPE), one of the most recognized meme coins, is showing early signs of a bullish reversal, mirroring a recent setup seen in Solana. The token has broken above its 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), a crit…
· Investing
- Solana (SOL) Signals Bullish Reversal with 50 EMA Breakout
Solana (SOL) is showing strong signs of a bullish trend reversal, supported by technical indicators and price action. Recently, SOL broke above its 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), a historically significant r…
· Insights & Views
- BlackRock Leads Bitcoin ETF Accumulation as Others Retreat
Bitcoin ETFs are showing a notable divergence in strategy, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) significantly increasing its holdings while other funds reduce exposure. According to CryptoQuant’s Head of Rese…
· Investing
- XRP Surges 315% in a Year, Outshines Ethereum Despite Recent Dip
Ripple’s native cryptocurrency XRP has surged approximately 315% year-over-year, according to data from CryptoRank, outperforming major altcoins, including Ethereum. Despite a recent 1.87% dip in price, XRP’s remarkab…
· Insights & Views
- $130M Bitcoin Whale Transfer to Coinbase Sparks Market Speculation
A major Bitcoin inflow to U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase has triggered renewed speculation about potential whale moves and market shifts. Blockchain monitoring platform Whale Alert reported two massive BTC transfers on…
· Investing
- Barry Silbert Says 99.9% of Crypto Tokens Are Worthless, Still Bullish on Bitcoin and Privacy Coins
Digital Currency Group founder Barry Silbert recently made a bold statement during an appearance on "The Journeyman" podcast with Raoul Pal, claiming that 99.9% of all cryptocurrency tokens are essentially worthless. …
· People
- Shiba Inu (SHIB) Faces Resistance After Local Death Cross Signals Bearish Momentum
Shiba Inu (SHIB) recently encountered resistance as a local death cross formed on the four-hour chart, where the 23-period moving average slipped below the 50-period one. This technical crossover triggered a 2.65% dro…
· Investing
- LayerZero’s ZRO Token Jumps After a16z Boosts $55M Investment
LayerZero’s native token, ZRO, rallied on Thursday after leading venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) expanded its investment in the blockchain interoperability protocol. The a16z crypto arm purchased an ad…
· Business
- Kraken Cuts Hundreds of Jobs Amid IPO Prep and Business Streamlining
Crypto exchange Kraken has laid off hundreds of employees across various departments over the past several months as part of its strategy to streamline operations ahead of a potential U.S. IPO. The downsizing follows …
· Business
- Ripple-Backed Hidden Road Secures U.S. Broker-Dealer License Ahead of $1.25B Acquisition
Hidden Road, the prime brokerage firm set to be acquired by Ripple, has received approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to operate as a U.S. broker-dealer through its subsidiary, Hidden Road…
· Business
- Kyrgyzstan Grants Legal Status to Digital Som in CBDC Push
Kyrgyzstan has taken a major step toward launching its own central bank digital currency (CBDC), as President Sadyr Japarov signed legislation granting the "digital som" legal status. Although the country has not yet …
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Holds Below $85K Amid Trump-Powell Clash and Stagflation Fears
Bitcoin Holds Below $85K Amid Trump-Powell Clash and Stagflation Fears
· Investing
- Shiba Inu (SHIB) Slips Toward Key Support as Bearish Trend Strengthens
Shiba Inu (SHIB) continues to face strong selling pressure, now trading around $0.00001168 after failing to establish solid support in recent sessions. The meme coin remains highly vulnerable to a potential drop towar…
· Investing
- XRP Struggles to Gain Momentum Amid Broader Market Recovery
XRP continues to lag behind the broader crypto market, raising concerns among investors. Despite repeated attempts to rally, the token has failed to break above the 26-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), which remai…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Price Threatens Major Breakdown as $1,500 Support Wobbles
Ethereum (ETH) is showing increasing weakness after falling below the key $1,570–$1,600 range—a critical support zone that historically acted as a springboard for bullish recoveries. The recent drop below the ascendin…
· Investing
- XRP Outperforms Ethereum for Sixth Straight Month Amid ETF Speculation
Ripple-affiliated cryptocurrency XRP is making history with six consecutive months of gains against Ethereum (ETH), marking its longest winning streak ever in this trading pair. After a staggering 160% rally against E…
· Insights & Views
- Coinbase’s “Base Is for Everyone” Token Sparks Insider Trading Concerns
The debut of the “Base is for everyone” token on Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 network, Base, is under scrutiny after blockchain analysts flagged possible insider trading. According to Lookonchain, three wallets purchas…
· Business
- Andreessen Horowitz Pushes SEC to Modernize Crypto Custody Rules for RIAs
Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is calling on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to modernize regulations for how Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) safeguard digital assets. In a fo…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Nears $84.5K as Markets Rebound Despite Fed's Delay on Rate Cuts
Bitcoin (BTC) rose 2% in the past 24 hours to trade near $84,500 on Thursday morning in Asia, recovering from a prior dip sparked by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments delaying expectations for early inter…
· Investing
- Solana (SOL) Faces Pullback After 14% Surge: Key Levels to Watch
Solana (SOL) saw a sharp 14.5% rally from $119.58 to $136.01 between April 11 and 14, signaling strong bullish momentum. However, the altcoin is now undergoing a healthy correction phase, showing signs of consolidatio…
· Investing
- XRP Price Volatility Hints at Imminent Breakout Near $2.10 Support
XRP is showing signs of a potential breakout as it navigates heightened volatility and tests key support levels. The token recently surged from $2.00 to $2.24 between April 12 and 13, marking an 11.7% price increase d…
· Insights & Views
- SEC Crypto Lawsuit Paused Amid Leadership Shift; IRS DeFi Rule Overturned
A federal judge has paused a high-profile lawsuit between 18 Republican state attorneys general, the DeFi Education Fund, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), citing the agency's leadership change. T…
· Regulation
- Ethereum Developers Reignite Push for Built-In Privacy Features
Privacy is once again a hot topic among Ethereum developers, reignited by recent events surrounding Tornado Cash. In 2022, the U.S. government sanctioned the Ethereum-based crypto mixer, triggering controversy in the …
· Technology
- Eric Trump to Unveil American Bitcoin Mining Vision at Consensus 2025
Eric Trump, the second son of U.S. President Donald Trump, is set to speak at Consensus 2025 in Toronto, where he will share his vision for transforming the U.S. Bitcoin mining industry. As Chief Strategy Officer of A…
· People
- Shiba Inu Burn Rate Surges 111%, Sparks Fresh Bullish Sentiment
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is showing signs of renewed momentum as its burn rate jumps by 111.43% in 24 hours, with a weekly increase of 19.48%, according to blockchain tracker Shibburn. This notable uptick marks a potential re…
· Investing
- Fed Chair Powell: Crypto Going Mainstream as U.S. Works on Stablecoin Regulation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has stated that cryptocurrency is becoming increasingly mainstream, driven by evolving U.S. regulations. In recent remarks, Powell highlighted that both chambers of Congress are act…
· Regulation
- Gensler Breaks Silence After SEC Drops Key Crypto Cases
Former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler appeared on CNBC Wednesday, offering rare remarks following the agency’s sudden reversal on major cryptocurrency enforcement actions. The SEC recently dropped appeals against Ripple an…
· People
- Massive 478M DOGE Whale Transfer Sparks Speculation Amid Trading Dip
A massive Dogecoin (DOGE) transaction involving 478 million tokens—valued at over $72 million—was flagged by blockchain tracker Whale Alert on April 16. The transfer occurred between two unknown wallets, igniting wide…
· Investing
- Tron (TRX) Defies Market Trends, Eyes Breakout Amid Growing Ecosystem
Tron (TRX), the eighth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is gaining investor attention as it outperforms major assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) despite overall bearish sentiment. TRX is currently tradi…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Surges After 8,900% Liquidation Imbalance Triggers Massive Short Squeeze
XRP has captured the crypto market’s attention with one of the most extreme liquidation imbalances seen in recent sessions. In just one hour, XRP futures saw an astonishing 8,909% difference between short and long liq…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Eyes New All-Time High by Mid-2025, Says Analyst
Crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe predicts Bitcoin could reach a new all-time high (ATH) within the next three months, citing macroeconomic indicators and historical trends. His projection is based on a chart shared…
· Insights & Views
- 70M XRP Worth $150M Moved Amid Price Surge, Fueling ODL Speculation
The XRP community is buzzing after a massive transfer of 70 million XRP, valued at over $150 million, between two unidentified wallets. The transaction, flagged by Whale Alert, sparked intense speculation across crypt…
· Insights & Views
- Coinbase Prime Ends Custody Support for 49 Crypto Assets by April's End
Coinbase Prime has announced it will discontinue custody support for 49 crypto assets by the end of April 2025. According to the official statement, the decision stems from a regular review process to ensure supported…
· Business
- BlackRock’s IBIT Leads Bitcoin ETF Inflows Amid Market Jitters
Despite market uncertainty, Bitcoin ETFs returned to net inflows, led by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which added 455 BTC in the past 24 hours, according to Lookonchain data. This brought IBIT’s total hol…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Dips to $83.5K as Profit-Taking and Tariff Fears Hit Crypto Market
Bitcoin (BTC) fell over 3% to around $83,500 on Wednesday, retreating from Tuesday’s high above $84,200 as Asian markets responded with profit-taking. The broader crypto market followed suit, with total market capital…
· Investing
- Peter Schiff Urges Investors to Dump Bitcoin for Gold Stocks Amid Market Turmoil
Financial commentator Peter Schiff, known as "Dr. Doom" for accurately predicting the 2008 financial crisis, has issued a bold investment recommendation: sell all your Bitcoin and shift into gold mining stocks. Schiff…
· People
- ProShares Sets April 30 Target for XRP Futures ETF Launch
ProShares, a leading exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer, has updated its filing to set April 30 as the target date for launching its XRP futures-based ETF. While this signals the product is nearly ready, there is no gu…
· Business
- XRP Price Drops as Rising Wedge Pattern Signals Bearish Reversal
XRP is facing renewed selling pressure after breaking below a key technical pattern known as a "rising wedge," pointing to a bearish shift in the near-term outlook. The pattern, which is formed by converging trendline…
· Insights & Views
- Semler Scientific Eyes $500M Raise to Expand Bitcoin Holdings
Semler Scientific, a Nasdaq-listed healthcare tech firm, is doubling down on Bitcoin with plans to raise up to $500 million through a new securities offering, according to a recent SEC filing. The filing, a shelf regi…
· Business
- Noble to Launch Ethereum-Compatible Rollup for Stablecoin and RWA Development
Blockchain platform Noble announced plans to launch “AppLayer,” an Ethereum-compatible rollup aimed at enabling developers to build real-world asset (RWA) applications and infrastructure. Set to go live in Q3 2025, Ap…
· Technology