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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
- Dogecoin (DOGE) Struggles Within Key Price Range as Market Awaits Breakout
Dogecoin (DOGE) is currently trading at $0.173, showing minor losses and reflecting market indecision. The meme coin is consolidating within a tight range marked by three critical levels that could determine its next …
· Investing
- Solana Shows Resilience Despite Price Dip: Key Levels to Watch
Solana (SOL) is currently down over 2% at $126, continuing a broader correction trend that began after its December 2024 peak. However, technical signals suggest underlying strength that could point to a potential rec…
· Investing
- Shiba Inu Battles Key Support at $0.000012 as Bearish Pressure Builds
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is consolidating near a crucial support level at $0.000012, a zone that has historically sparked reversals. Currently trading at $0.00001245, SHIB faces a pivotal moment as bulls and bears grapple for…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Slips to $84.9K After Trump Tariff Shock Sparks Market Jitters
Bitcoin edged down 0.3% to $84,965.1 on Wednesday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s unexpected tariff announcement, which triggered a wave of caution across global markets. Trump revealed plans to impose at leas…
· Investing
- Kraken Secures Restricted Dealer Status in Canada, Expands Crypto Services
Kraken, one of the leading global cryptocurrency exchanges, has officially registered as a restricted dealer in Canada. This move enables the platform to continue offering crypto trading services to Canadian users und…
· Business
- Whale Moves $90M in Bitcoin Amid Bullish Market Signals
Bitcoin continues to show strong bullish momentum, recently hitting an intraday high of $87,892 on April 2. Adding to market excitement, Whale Alert detected a massive transfer of 1,050 BTC—worth over $90 million—from…
· Investing
- Michael Saylor’s Strategy Yields $1.36B Bitcoin Profit as BTC Surges Past $87K
Michael Saylor, chairman and founder of Bitcoin-focused firm MicroStrategy, revealed via X on April 2 that the company’s Bitcoin treasury operations have generated a profit of 15,586 BTC. The recent market uptrend has…
· People
- Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Gains Momentum with Key Integrations and Listings
Ripple, the San Francisco-based blockchain company, has announced the integration of its RLUSD stablecoin into its cross-border payments platform. The growing adoption of RLUSD is already evident, with major providers…
· Business
- XRP, SOL, and DOGE Lead Declines in Profitability Metrics Amid Market Downturn
XRP, Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) have recorded the largest percentage drops in supply currently in profit, according to on-chain analytics firm Glassnode. Over the past 30 days, these cryptocurrencies saw a sign…
· Investing
- ARK Invest Moves $94M in Bitcoin to Coinbase Amid ETF Outflows
A massive Bitcoin transfer worth 1,097 BTC, valued at around $94 million, has just been moved to Coinbase, the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange. While initially flagged by Whale Alert as coming from an unknown add…
· Investing
- Cardano (ADA) Eyes Recovery Amid Market Volatility
Cardano (ADA), the ninth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is trading around $0.68 as the broader crypto market continues to experience high volatility. Over the past 48 hours, ADA has seen significant price swing…
· Investing
- DTCC Unveils Blockchain Platform for Real-Time Tokenized Collateral Management
The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the world’s largest securities settlement system, is advancing into crypto with a new blockchain-powered platform for tokenized collateral management. The platform…
· Business
- HBAR Foundation and OnlyFans Founder Submit Bid to Acquire TikTok
The HBAR Foundation has joined forces with Tim Stokely, founder of subscription platform OnlyFans, to submit a bid to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations. According to Reuters, the proposal was submitted to the White Hou…
· Business
- Trump Announces Reciprocal Tariffs, Markets React Swiftly
In a surprise Rose Garden announcement on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump declared the immediate implementation of "reciprocal tariffs" aimed at correcting what he called decades of unfair trade practices. The …
· Investing
- Galaxy Digital Gains FCA Approval for Derivatives Trading in the UK
Galaxy Digital UK, a subsidiary of Mike Novogratz’s digital asset financial services firm, has secured approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to offer derivatives trading. This regulatory green light…
· Regulation
- FDUSD Stablecoin Drops Below $1 Amid Reserve Concerns and Justin Sun Allegations
FDUSD, a stablecoin issued by Hong Kong-based First Digital, briefly lost its $1 peg this week, sparking investor concern over its reserves. Prices dropped as low as $0.87 against Tether (USDT) and $0.76 against Circl…
· Business
- Circle’s IPO Reveals Coinbase Earns More From USDC Despite Explosive Growth
Cryptocurrency firm Circle has revealed surprising insights in its recent IPO filing—Coinbase earns more from USD Coin (USDC) than Circle itself. Circle’s largest expense in 2024 was a staggering $908 million paid to …
· Business
- Robert Kiyosaki Says Silver Is the Best Investment in 2025, Predicts 2x Surge
Robert Kiyosaki, the best-selling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once again addressed the crypto and investment community, naming silver as the “hottest investment today.” While the financial educator is a longtime …
· People
- Ripple Locks 700M XRP in Escrow Amid Ongoing Token Supply Strategy
Ripple has locked 700 million XRP tokens in escrow, according to data from Whale Alert. The move is part of Ripple’s long-standing monthly escrow program, which releases 1 billion XRP to maintain a predictable token s…
· Investing
- VanEck Files for First U.S. BNB ETF, Expanding Crypto ETF Offerings
VanEck, a leading investment management firm based in New York, has taken initial steps toward launching a U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund (ETF) for BNB, the native cryptocurrency of Binance’s BNB Chain. The firm rec…
· Business
- XRP Price Poised for Breakout Amid Bullish Chart Patterns and Regulatory Optimism
XRP, the cryptocurrency closely tied to Ripple Labs, is gaining attention as it approaches a potential breakout from a symmetrical triangle pattern. This formation, identified by converging trend lines, signals tighte…
· Investing
- BTC/JPY Dips as Yen Emerges Top Hedge Amid US Tariff, Recession Fears
The BTC/JPY pair fell 1% Wednesday after failing to breach a key trendline resistance, as investor demand for the Japanese yen surged on rising U.S. recession and tariff risks. According to TradingView data, Bitcoin p…
· Investing
- VRC-20: Vana Introduces New Standard for Data-Backed Tokens
Crypto investors familiar with ERC-20 now have a new standard to watch: VRC-20. Introduced by Vana, an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain, VRC-20 is designed to tokenize real-world data, aiming to bring trust, liquidit…
· Technology
- Bitcoin Holds at $84K as Markets Brace for Trump’s New Tariff Shock
Bitcoin held steady on Wednesday, gaining 1.5% to $84,246.40 by 01:30 ET, as traders remained cautious ahead of a major tariff announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite a slight recovery from steep first-…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Critic Peter Schiff Seeks Donations to Grow BTC Reserve, Sparking Sarcastic Reactions
Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff has unexpectedly drawn attention after posting on X (formerly Twitter) about growing his Bitcoin reserve, which currently holds less than $5,000 in BTC. Schiff, a long-time critic of the l…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Stumbles on Tariffs, But Could Rise as the New Digital Gold
Bitcoin’s performance under the Trump Administration has defied investor expectations. Instead of rallying on pro-crypto policies and regulatory reform hopes like a potential Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, Bitcoin has dip…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Rises to $85K Amid Trump Tariff Plans and Mining Investment
Bitcoin bounced back on Tuesday, rising 3.4% to $85,290.2, as broader financial markets showed signs of recovery following a turbulent first quarter of 2025. The world’s largest cryptocurrency had shed about 11% in Q1…
· Investing
- GameStop Eyes Bitcoin Investment Following $1.5B Convertible Notes Sale
GameStop (NYSE: GME) may be preparing to add Bitcoin (BTC) to its balance sheet following the successful completion of its $1.5 billion convertible notes offering. The move aligns with the company’s updated investment…
· Business
- CoreWeave Soars 38% Amid OpenAI’s $40B Funding Boost for AI Sector
CoreWeave (CRWV) shares surged over 38% on Tuesday, marking a strong rebound in its third day of trading on the Nasdaq. The AI-focused cloud computing startup raised nearly $1.5 billion in its IPO last week, but its d…
· Business
- Kristin Smith Leaves Blockchain Association to Lead Solana Policy Institute
Kristin Smith, the longtime CEO of the Blockchain Association, is stepping down next month to become president of the newly launched Solana Policy Institute, a crypto lobbying group focused on promoting decentralized …
· Regulation
- XRP Faces Slim Odds for New ATH in April, Say Polymarket Bettors
XRP has a mere 2% chance of hitting a new all-time high (ATH) this April, according to Polymarket bettors. Despite a modest 2% gain at the start of the month, sentiment remains cautious among investors. The Ripple-lin…
· Insights & Views
- Frank Giustra: Bitcoin and Gold Serve Different Roles, Shouldn’t Be Compared
Canadian billionaire and mining magnate Frank Giustra has reiterated his stance that Bitcoin and gold fulfill fundamentally different functions, asserting that comparisons between the two are misplaced. Sharing his vi…
· Insights & Views
- Ripple’s RLUSD Emerges as Most Capital-Efficient Stablecoin with 39.49% Volume-to-TVL Ratio
Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD, is making waves in the crypto market with standout performance metrics that surpass leading competitors. Since its launch in December 2024, RLUSD has quickly gained traction, with its marke…
· Investing
- Goldman Sachs Predicts Three Fed Rate Cuts Amid Rising Inflation Concerns
Goldman Sachs has revised its U.S. inflation outlook, now projecting the core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index to reach 3.5% by the end of 2025, up from its earlier estimate of 3.0%. The adjustment comes …
· Insights & Views
- XRP Faces Crucial Support Test as $2 Level Wobbles
XRP is facing increased bearish pressure after plunging over 5% on March 31, dropping to a low of $2.06. This sharp decline raises concerns over its ability to maintain the key psychological support at $2. With the 20…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Sees April Boost: Will History Repeat in 2025?
April 1 isn’t just for pranks—it's also a notable date for Dogecoin (DOGE) enthusiasts. Historically, DOGE has delivered significant price surges around April Fools' Day, with gains of 29.36% in 2022, 36.37% in 2023, …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Eyes Breakout as Bollinger Bands Signal Bullish Potential
Bitcoin (BTC), the top cryptocurrency by market cap, may be gearing up for a significant move, with technical indicators flashing bullish signals. On the daily chart, Bitcoin recently bounced sharply off the lower Bol…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Price Rebounds 6% After Death Cross, Eyes $2.39 Resistance
XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, rebounded 6% in the last 24 hours, defying a recent bearish chart pattern. The price dipped to $2.02 after a death cross—when the 50-period SMA crosses below the 2…
· Investing
- Japan’s Early Bitcoin Move Paved the Way for Metaplanet and Global Adoption
When it comes to Japan and cryptocurrency, most people now think of Metaplanet—the public company following a Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation strategy similar to MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor. But long before Metapl…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Regains DEX Trading Lead as Solana Memecoin Activity Fades
In March, Ethereum reclaimed its position as the top smart contract blockchain for decentralized exchange (DEX) trading, surpassing Solana amid a broader market downturn. According to DefiLlama, Ethereum-based DEXs re…
· Investing