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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
- OKX Expands to U.S. with San Jose HQ, Launches Wallet and Trading Platform
Global crypto exchange OKX is entering the U.S. market, establishing a new regional headquarters in San Jose, California. The Seychelles-based platform will now offer its trading services and OKX Wallet to U.S. crypto…
· Business
- Nvidia Selloff, Trump Tariffs Trigger Crypto and Tech Market Slump
Equity and crypto markets turned bearish late Wednesday after Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares plunged 8% to $89.10 in after-hours trading. The selloff followed the company’s disclosure of a $5.5 billion charge due to U.S.…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Price Nears Key Breakdown Level Amid Weak Momentum
Dogecoin (DOGE) has recently climbed above $0.16, supported by a short-term ascending trendline. However, this bullish structure is showing signs of weakness. A breakdown below this trendline could trigger sharp selli…
· Insights & Views
- Solana Price Nears Key Breakout as Canada Launches Spot SOL ETFs
Solana (SOL) is gaining bullish momentum, posting a 1.76% daily increase to trade around $131. The asset has maintained an ascending trendline in recent sessions, indicating growing buying pressure. However, SOL is ap…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Surges to $85K as US Dollar Index Crashes Below 100
Bitcoin (BTC) has soared to $85,885 with a 1.48% intraday gain, as the US Dollar Index (DXY) plunges below the key 100 level for the first time in months. This sharp divergence between Bitcoin and the dollar reignites…
· Investing
- Ripple Integrates RLUSD Stablecoin to Enhance Cross-Border Payments
Ripple, the San Francisco-based blockchain company, has announced the integration of its RLUSD stablecoin into its payment solutions, aiming to expand digital payment capabilities for global businesses. The update was…
· Business
- Microsoft Warns of Malvertising Campaign Targeting Crypto Traders
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has issued a critical alert about a widespread "malvertising" campaign targeting cryptocurrency traders. The malicious operation, which began earlier this month, uses fake advertisements …
· Technology
- Bitcoin Whale Addresses Surge to Highest Since 2024, Fueling Bullish Momentum
The number of Bitcoin whale addresses holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC has climbed to 2,014, up from 1,944 on March 5, according to on-chain data provider Glassnode. This 3.5% monthly increase marks the highest le…
· Investing
- XRP Surges to $2.18 as ETF Speculation and Market Recovery Fuel Rally
XRP has bounced back strongly after facing a steep decline last week that nearly pushed its price below $1. The token, which had fallen to a monthly low of $1.64 amid a broader crypto market sell-off, has since recove…
· Investing
- Janover Stock Soars 1,700% After $21M Solana Investment and Crypto Pivot
Fintech commercial real estate firm Janover (JNVR) has seen its stock price surge nearly 1,700% this month after pivoting to a crypto-focused strategy centered on Solana (SOL). The company recently purchased an additi…
· Business
- Second Satoshi Nakamoto Statue Unveiled in El Salvador’s Bitcoin Beach
A new monument honoring Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been unveiled in El Zonte, El Salvador—also known as “Bitcoin Beach.” This coastal town, central to El Salvador’s bold cryptocurrency experim…
· Insights & Views
- Shiba Inu Whale Activity Sparks Speculation Amid Token Surge
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is back in the spotlight following a surge in whale activity, hinting at a potential trend reversal. In the past 48 hours, over 160 billion SHIB tokens have flowed into the asset, signaling renewed ac…
· Investing
- Strategy Buys 3,459 More BTC, Now Holds 2.5% of Total Bitcoin Supply
Strategy, the prominent business intelligence firm led by Michael Saylor, has expanded its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings once again. On April 14, the company announced it had acquired an additional 3,459 BTC for approximatel…
· Business
- Securitize Becomes Largest Digital Asset Fund Administrator with MG Stover Acquisition
Securitize, a leading platform in the tokenized asset space, has acquired the fund administration arm of MG Stover, establishing its subsidiary, Securitize Fund Services (SFS), as the largest digital asset fund admini…
· Business
- Strive Urges Intuit to Drop Anti-Bitcoin Policies, Cites AI Risk and Shareholder Value
Matt Cole, CEO of Strive Asset Management, has publicly called on Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU) to reverse what he describes as “anti-bitcoin bias” and “censorship policies” that could threaten long-term shareholder value. In…
· Business
- Semler Scientific Plans $29.75M DOJ Settlement Using Bitcoin-Backed Loan
Healthcare tech company Semler Scientific has announced a tentative $29.75 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) over alleged violations of a federal anti-fraud law related to its flagship produ…
· Regulation
- Shiba Inu Introduces Karma Trust System to Boost DAO Transparency
Shiba Inu developers are ushering in a new phase with the launch of “Karma,” a trust-scoring system designed to evaluate user activity across its decentralized ecosystem. Shadowhunter, one of the project’s developers,…
· Business
- Dogecoin Faces Volatility Spike Amid Token Unlock and Key Resistance Test
Dogecoin (DOGE) is showing signs of impending volatility, as both technical and fundamental indicators point to a potential major price move. Currently trading near $0.16 after recovering from the $0.14 support zone, …
· Investing
- Ethereum Eyes Recovery as New Trendline Forms Near $1,630 Support
Ethereum (ETH) is showing signs of stabilization after weeks of downside volatility, as a newly formed upward trendline on the daily chart suggests the $1,600–$1,700 range may act as a key support zone. The formation …
· Insights & Views
- XRP Price Hangs at $2 Amid Imminent EMA Crossover and Volatility Warning
XRP is currently hovering near the critical $2 mark, but technical indicators are flashing warnings of a potential volatility spike. Despite showing bullish impulses, XRP continues to struggle below the 100-day expone…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Whales Accumulate as $84M BTC Withdrawal Signals Bullish Sentiment
A major Bitcoin whale transaction has captured market attention, as 1,000 BTC—worth over $84 million—was withdrawn from the world’s largest crypto exchange to an unknown wallet, according to blockchain tracking platfo…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Climbs to $85.4K on Tariff Relief Hopes and U.S. Crypto Reserve Plans
Bitcoin rose over 1% early Tuesday, trading at $85,478.1 as of 02:23 ET, after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at a possible pause on auto tariffs, providing some relief to jittery markets. This uptick followed mut…
· Insights & Views
- South Korea Blocks KuCoin, MEXC Apps Over Regulatory Violations
South Korean regulators have ordered Apple to block 14 cryptocurrency-related apps, including those from KuCoin and MEXC, citing violations of the country’s crypto regulations. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) co…
· Regulation
- SEC Delays Decision on Spot Crypto ETF Features Including In-Kind Redemptions and Staking
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed decisions on key updates proposed for several spot cryptocurrency ETFs. These updates include in-kind redemptions and Ethereum staking options—features t…
· Regulation
- XRP Eyes Breakout as April Gains Spark Investor Optimism
XRP is making headlines again as it joins the list of top-performing cryptocurrencies this April. Historical data from CryptoRank reveals that April has been one of XRP’s most profitable months over the past 12 years,…
· Investing
- Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Soar to 688,000 BTC in Q1 2025
Corporate Bitcoin adoption is accelerating, with publicly traded companies now holding a combined 688,000 BTC, according to Bitwise data. This marks a 16.11% increase from the previous quarter and represents 3.28% of …
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Must Hold $70K to Stay Bullish, Says Analyst
Bitcoin has reclaimed the $75,000 mark, but the $70,000–$75,000 price range remains critical for bullish momentum, according to prominent on-chain analyst James Check. Speaking on the importance of this level, Check e…
· Insights & Views
- Legendary Trader Peter Brandt Slams Ethereum as "Worthless Junk"
Veteran trader Peter Brandt, a respected voice in the financial markets since the 1970s, has once again taken aim at Ethereum (ETH), calling it "worthless junk." Known for his candid takes, Brandt has witnessed countl…
· Insights & Views
- Solana Surges 25% Amid $105M Whale Transfer and ETF Buzz
A massive Solana (SOL) transaction has caught the crypto market’s attention, with over $105 million worth of SOL moved between unknown wallets in just minutes. According to Whale Alert, 790,427 SOL—valued at $105,406,…
· Investing
- Tether Expands Bitcoin Mining Efforts with OCEAN Partnership and DATUM Integration
Tether is deepening its commitment to Bitcoin by integrating OCEAN, a decentralized mining pool led by Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr. The partnership allows Tether to leverage OCEAN’s open-source DATUM protocol, …
· Investing
- Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Reveals SEC Settlement Details and XRP Payment Option
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently appeared on Fox Business’ "The Claman Countdown" to discuss Ripple’s settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The lawsuit, which had long plagued Ripple’…
· People
- Binance Expands Trading Options with New Pairs and Bots Amid OM Crash
Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is expanding its trading lineup with the addition of three new spot trading pairs: BABY/EUR, ONDO/TRY, and PAXG/USDC. The announcement, made via Binance’s …
· Insights & Views
- RLUSD Stablecoin Sees 95% Volume Spike as Ripple Ecosystem Heats Up
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is making waves again, with a sharp 95.14% surge in daily trading volume, reaching $45.1 million in 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap. Despite this jump, RLUSD’s market cap remains steady …
· Insights & Views
- Vitalik Buterin Champions Privacy in Blockchain and AI Era
Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum cofounder and blockchain visionary, has shared his renewed perspective on privacy and its vital role in empowering users in the digital age. In his update titled "Why I Support Privacy," Bute…
· People
- Bitcoin Faces Digital Gold Challenge as Gold Surges, Says Bloomberg Strategist
Bitcoin’s role as “digital gold” is under scrutiny as physical gold gains momentum, according to Bloomberg Intelligence senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone. In a series of tweets, McGlone highlighted significant …
· People
- Strategy’s Massive Bitcoin Holdings Spark Centralization Fears
Internet entrepreneur Vinny Lingham has sparked debate on X after reacting to Michael Saylor’s company, Strategy, announcing a major Bitcoin acquisition. The firm revealed it bought 3,459 BTC worth $285.8 million, pus…
· Insights & Views
- Shiba Inu Burn Rate Plummets 95% as SHIB Price Eyes Breakout
Shiba Inu (SHIB), the popular dog-themed meme coin, saw a massive drop in its burn rate over the last 24 hours. According to data from Shibburn, just 964,247 SHIB tokens were destroyed—marking a sharp 95% decrease and…
· Investing
- Binance Explains Mantra (OM) Crash After 90% Price Plunge
Mantra (OM), a rising Real-World Asset (RWA) token, suffered a dramatic 90% price collapse over the weekend, plummeting from $6.31 to $0.70 in under an hour. The crash sparked outrage in the crypto community, with som…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Whale Dumps 20,000 ETH on Kraken as Price Drops 12%
A massive Ethereum (ETH) whale has once again made headlines after depositing 20,000 ETH, worth approximately $32.4 million, to the U.S.-based crypto exchange Kraken, according to Spotonchain. This whale, known for of…
· Investing
- XRP Price Surges Past $2, But Momentum Lacks Key Catalysts
XRP has climbed to $2.19, breaking above the critical $2 psychological level and pushing past technical markers like the 50 and 100 EMA. While this upward move appears bullish on the surface, the lack of supporting tr…
· Insights & Views