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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's RLUSD Stablecoin Hits $293M Market Cap Amid Surging Adoption
Ripple’s U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, has soared to a $293 million market cap since launching in mid-December 2024, according to CoinMarketCap. The asset’s 24-hour trading volume sits at $36.12 million, refle…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Gains 6% Despite Market Downturn Amid SEC Sentiment Shift
XRP defied broader market pressure on April 5, surging 6% to $2.16, according to TradingView data. The token’s 24-hour trading volume also climbed 15.04% to $4.3 billion, signaling heightened market interest. XRP's ma…
· Investing
- SEC Reconsiders Crypto Guidance Under Trump-Appointed Leadership
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff are revisiting previous crypto-related guidance to ensure alignment with the agency's current priorities, according to acting Chairman Mark Uyeda. In a recent post o…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Faces Potential Hard Fork Over Quantum-Resistant Security Upgrade
Bitcoin could soon undergo its most significant cryptographic upgrade as developer Agustin Cruz introduces the Quantum-Resistant Address Migration Protocol (QRAMP), a draft Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) aimed at …
· Technology
- Bitcoin Shows Strength Amid $5.4 Trillion U.S. Stock Market Crash
The U.S. stock market suffered a historic $5.4 trillion wipeout following President Donald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs. Within just two days, the S&P 500 plunged to an 11-month low, and the Nasdaq 100 e…
· Insights & Views
- SEC Declares Some Stablecoins Are Not Securities Amid Crypto Policy Shift
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified that certain stablecoins are not considered securities, marking a significant policy shift under its Trump-era leadership. In a new statement from the SE…
· Regulation
- SEC Sets Second Crypto Regulation Roundtable for April 11
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scheduled its second crypto regulation roundtable for April 11, continuing its effort to engage with the digital asset industry. Announced via the SEC’s official X…
· Regulation
- Ethereum Fees Hit Four-Year Low Amid Gas Limit Increase and Layer-2 Shift
Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has experienced a steep drop in network fees, now at their lowest level since 2020. According to IntoTheBlock, Ethereum's total fees fell 59.…
· Investing
- Tether CEO Dismisses IPO Route as USDT vs. USDC Battle Heats Up
The stablecoin rivalry between Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC) shows no signs of cooling down. In the latest exchange, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino made headlines by stating that “Tether doesn’t need to go public,” a rema…
· Business
- Fidelity’s Solana ETF Filing Acknowledged by SEC as SOL Price Rises
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially acknowledged Fidelity’s application to launch a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF), signaling progress in the race for institutional Solana exposure. Fid…
· Regulation
- Binance Adds New Tokens to Monitoring Tag List, Signaling Delisting Risk
Binance has expanded its Monitoring Tag list, adding several altcoins that now face potential delisting. According to a recent post by Wu Blockchain and Binance’s official blog update on April 3, 2025, the exchange wi…
· Business
- Ripple CEO Highlights NCA Report Revealing 21% of Americans Own Crypto
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently drew attention to a new study from the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) titled “2025 State of the Crypto Holders.” Sharing the report on social media, Garlinghouse emphas…
· People
- Bitcoin Outshines Nasdaq 100 Amid Market Turmoil
Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s leading cryptocurrency by market cap, is outperforming traditional financial markets, including the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100. While the Nasdaq 100 has plunged over 16% year-to-date, Bitcoin is …
· Investing
- Ripple Legal Chief Highlights Key Barriers to Crypto Adoption in New Survey
During a recent CNBC interview, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty outlined key obstacles to crypto adoption, citing results from a new survey by the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA). According to A…
· People
- Bitcoin Transfer Worth $123M Sparks Bullish Market Sentiment
Whale Alert has flagged a massive Bitcoin transaction involving 1,474 BTC—valued at over $123 million—moved from Kraken to an anonymous wallet on April 4th. This significant outflow comes as the crypto market experien…
· Investing
- Solana Nears Critical $100 Support as Bearish Momentum Builds
Solana Nears Critical $100 Support as Bearish Momentum Builds
· Insights & Views
- XRP Eyes Major Rebound as Key Technical Indicators Align
XRP is showing signs of a bullish reversal as it holds firmly above the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), a historically strong dynamic support level. After retesting this crucial black-line indicator on the c…
· Investing
- Shiba Inu (SHIB) Shows Signs of Reversal Amid Renewed Buying Interest
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is showing early signs of a potential recovery after an extended downtrend. The meme coin is holding above the critical $0.00001200 support level, a historically strong accumulation zone. SHIB recentl…
· Investing
- Circle Files for IPO Amid Market Uncertainty and Crypto Optimism
After Donald Trump’s reelection in November, crypto companies grew hopeful about public listings. Trump promised clearer regulations and aimed to make the U.S. a global crypto hub. IPO pipelines surged with activity, …
· Business
- EigenLayer Adds Slashing to Complete Restaking Protocol
Ethereum’s leading restaking protocol, EigenLayer, is set to introduce a long-awaited feature — slashing — on April 17. The move marks a major milestone for the protocol, bringing it to a “feature complete” status one…
· Technology
- Why Bitcoin Behaves Like a Tech Stock—But Might Still Be Digital Gold
Bitcoin is once again behaving like a risk asset, according to MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor. He argues that Bitcoin's short-term correlation with stocks stems from its extreme liquidity, calling it “the mos…
· Insights & Views
- Ripple Locks 700M XRP in Escrow Amid Adjusted Monthly Release Strategy
Ripple has locked 700 million XRP tokens in escrow, as reported by Whale Alert on April 2. This move is part of Ripple’s ongoing strategy to manage the XRP supply, typically involving the release of one billion XRP ea…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Price Slips to $83K as Trump’s Tariffs Rattle Global Markets
Bitcoin dipped 0.3% to $83,121.50 early Friday, weighed down by a broad market selloff sparked by sweeping U.S. tariffs. President Donald Trump announced a 10% universal tariff on all imports starting April 5, 2025, a…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Set for Short-Term Rally Amid Tariff Fallout and Fed Cut Hopes
Crypto markets are showing signs of a rebound after a volatile week driven by U.S. tariff announcements and growing speculation around upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve rate cuts. Traders are shifting their f…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Price Struggles Below $2,000 Amid Bearish Momentum
Ethereum (ETH) continues to show weakness, struggling to maintain gains near the $2,000 level. Despite brief intraday upticks, the overall trend remains bearish. ETH has been trapped in a descending channel since earl…
· Investing
- XRP Holds Strong Above $2, Eyes Breakout Toward $3
XRP is showing renewed strength as it holds firmly above the critical $2 level and stabilizes near the 200-day EMA around $1.94. This key support zone is acting as both a technical and psychological anchor, boosting i…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Holds at $84K as Tariff Clarity Sparks Bullish Momentum
Bitcoin is stabilizing at $84,000 after a period of erratic trading, showing signs of renewed strength as market uncertainty fades. The official announcement of long-anticipated tariffs has removed a major regulatory …
· Investing
- USDC Treasury Mints $250M on Solana Amid Rising DeFi Demand
On April 3rd, the USDC Treasury minted 250 million USDC on the Solana blockchain, according to blockchain tracker Whale Alert. The freshly created tokens, valued at approximately $249.9 million, were issued just hours…
· Business
- Shiba Inu Burns Over 15 Million SHIB Amid Market Downturn
Shiba Inu (SHIB) continues its aggressive token burn strategy, eliminating over 15 million SHIB from circulation today despite a broader crypto market slump. According to data from Shibburn, a total of 15,239,220.91 S…
· Investing
- XRP Wallet Activity Sees Steep Drop Despite Surge in Transactions and Futures Volume
XRP has recorded a sharp 10.77% decline in wallet activity over the past week, according to a recent report by CoinMetrics. This marks the steepest drop among major altcoins, second only to Ethereum. The broader crypt…
· Investing
- SEC Acknowledges Fidelity's Solana ETF Filing Amid Market Slump
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially acknowledged Fidelity’s application for a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF), signaling growing institutional interest in the altcoin despite current mar…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin’s "Digital Gold" Narrative Weakens Amid Market Volatility
Bitcoin's reputation as "digital gold" is under scrutiny again, with JPMorgan highlighting its increasing correlation with U.S. equities. The banking giant notes that Bitcoin’s behavior aligns more with risk assets th…
· Investing
- Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Dips 15% Amid Market Pressure, Risks Adding Another Zero
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has plunged 15.56% over the past 24 hours, struggling under intense bearish pressure in the broader crypto market. The meme coin, known for its dog-themed branding, faces the risk of losing another de…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Crashes as ETFs Quietly Accumulate Amid $568M Market Wipeout
While the crypto market faced intense volatility, Bitcoin ETFs quietly made strategic moves that signal a deeper shift in investor sentiment. Over the past 24 hours, nearly 200,000 traders were liquidated, wiping out …
· Insights & Views
- Dogecoin at Crucial Support: Will DOGE Rebound or Drop Further?
Dogecoin (DOGE) is at a critical juncture, with analysts closely watching the $0.16 support level to determine its next big move. According to crypto analyst Ali, if DOGE holds above $0.16, a breakout rally could send…
· Investing
- Illinois to Drop Coinbase Staking Lawsuit Amid Regulatory Retreat
Illinois is preparing to drop its lawsuit against Coinbase over its crypto staking program, joining a growing list of U.S. states backing away from legal action against the crypto exchange. A spokesperson for Illinois…
· Regulation
- US Stablecoin Bill Advances as Trump-Linked Ties Spark Debate
The U.S. took a key step toward regulating stablecoins as the House Financial Services Committee advanced the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act. The move aligns with s…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin, Asian Markets Drop Amid U.S. Tariffs and China Tensions
Markets in Asia turned risk-off Thursday as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff hike, which imposes a 34% tariff on Chinese goods—on top of the existing 20%—bringing the total to 54%, th…
· Investing
- XRP Nears Critical Support as Head-and-Shoulders Pattern Signals Potential Breakdown
XRP is trading near a crucial support level around $2 amid a broader market risk-off triggered by tariff-related concerns. This level holds key significance in confirming a bearish reversal pattern known as the head-a…
· Insights & Views
- Crypto Markets Rattle as $450M in Futures Liquidated Amid US Tariffs
Crypto markets faced heightened volatility as over $450 million in futures were liquidated within 24 hours following the implementation of new U.S. tariffs. The move, announced by President Donald Trump, included a 25…
· Investing