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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
- 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
- Ripple Breaks Record with 50M RLUSD Mint on Ethereum, Eyes Top 5 Stablecoin Spot
Ripple has minted a record-breaking 50 million RLUSD tokens on Ethereum, marking the largest single-batch stablecoin issuance to date. In total, the San Francisco-based blockchain company minted 61.3 million tokens in…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Nears Critical Support as Price Drops Toward 200 EMA
XRP is currently trading around $2.09, down 2.24% on the day, and approaching a critical technical support level at the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), near $1.94. This zone has historically served as a stro…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Price Slips Below Key Support, Signals Deeper Bearish Trend
Dogecoin (DOGE) has officially entered a critical breakdown phase as it loses grip on major support levels, indicating a potential prolonged bearish cycle. Currently trading around $0.164, DOGE has broken below the ke…
· Insights & Views
- Shiba Inu Slips Below Key Support Level, Bearish Trend Intensifies
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has broken below a crucial support level at $0.00001230, signaling a potential continuation of its downtrend. This level has acted as a major support zone since mid-2023, consistently sparking relief …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Rises to $83K Amid Trade Tariff Jitters and Trump’s Crypto Moves
Bitcoin edged up 1.3% to $83,210.9 early Tuesday, recovering slightly after an 11% drop in Q1 2025. The world's largest cryptocurrency also remains down 24% from its January peak. The bounce follows gains in broader f…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Holds at $82K as Traders Eye $332M Exchange Move and Trump Tariff Risks
Bitcoin steadied near $82,429 as of 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday, trimming early losses despite mounting concerns over potential selling pressure and global trade tensions. On-chain data revealed that roughly 4,000 BTC—wort…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Outpaces Gold and Stocks with 24.3% Gain Since Election Day
Bitcoin continues to prove its strength as a long-term investment, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan. Despite recent sideways trading caused by macroeconomic uncertainty, Bitcoin has delivered a solid 24.3% gain si…
· Insights & Views
- Strategy Dominates Public Bitcoin Holdings with $42B Stake
Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has solidified its position as the largest Bitcoin holder among public companies. According to a recent chart shared by Bitwise's head of research Ryan Rasmussen, the busines…
· Business
- Ethereum-Compatible Sidechain for XRP Ledger Now Live on Testnet
Peersyst Technology has officially launched the testnet for its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible sidechain on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), marking a major step toward expanding decentralized finance (DeFi) within t…
· Technology
- Brazil Debates Bitcoin Reserve Amid Central Bank Pushback
Brazil’s debate over adopting Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset is intensifying. Earlier this week, Nilton David, Brazil’s central bank director of monetary policy, dismissed the idea, stating that diversifying the…
· Regulation
- Cardano (ADA) Sees 500% Surge in Inflows Amid Renewed Altcoin Momentum
Cardano (ADA) is back in the spotlight as investor confidence returns to the altcoin market. According to the latest CoinShares report, digital asset investment products saw $226 million in inflows last week, signalin…
· Investing
- Binance Coin (BNB) Eyes Breakout as Price Rebounds Above $600
Binance Coin (BNB) is showing signs of a rebound, gaining traction despite recent market volatility. According to CoinMarketCap, BNB surged from a low of $588.09 to briefly breach the $600 resistance, peaking at $606 …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Could Drop Below $60K Amid Economic Headwinds, Warns Hedge Fund CEO
Bitcoin’s recent rally may be coming to an end as experts predict a slow but painful correction in the months ahead. Quinn Thompson, founder of crypto hedge fund Lekker Capital, told CoinDesk he sees BTC falling back …
· Insights & Views
- DeFi Lending Yields Fall as Curators and Institutional Growth Drive New Era
DeFi is evolving rapidly in Q1 2025. Lending yields have dropped sharply, yet total value locked (TVL) continues to rise, signaling the sector’s maturation and increasing institutional trust. The vaults.fyi USD benchm…
· Business
- CFTC Rescinds Crypto Advisories Amid Regulatory Streamlining
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has withdrawn two key crypto-related advisories, signaling a move toward a more streamlined and consistent regulatory approach to digital assets.
· Regulation
- AI-Powered Blockchain "Ambient" Aims to Replace Bitcoin with Backing from a16z
A new AI-infused blockchain called Ambient, backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Delphi Digital, is being positioned as a potential replacement for Bitcoin. Co-founded by Travis Good, Ambient is built on the belie…
· Technology
- Elon Musk Dismisses Dogecoin Use by Government Efficiency Department
Elon Musk has officially dismissed rumors that Dogecoin (DOGE) would be included in the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.). During a speech at the America PAC town hall in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Musk c…
· People
- Japan's FSA to Reclassify Cryptocurrencies as Financial Products
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to reclassify cryptocurrencies as financial products under new regulations aimed at curbing insider trading within the digital asset market, according to a Nikkei report o…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Drops to $82,045 Amid Trade Tariffs and Recession Fears
Bitcoin dropped to a near two-week low on Monday, continuing its recent slide as concerns over increased trade tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump dampened demand for risk assets. Bitcoin fell 1% to $82,045.2, b…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Price Dips Below $2.1, Faces Major Losses
XRP, one of the leading altcoins, has sharply dropped below the $2.1 mark, now trading at $2.09, following a low of $2.08 earlier today. This 4.5% decline makes XRP the worst-performing altcoin in the top 10 over the …
· Insights & Views
- Shiba Inu (SHIB) Faces Price Drop Amid Market Sell-Off and Scam Warning
Shiba Inu (SHIB), the popular dog-themed cryptocurrency, is under pressure as the broader crypto market sees a decline. According to CoinMarketCap, SHIB has dropped 1.53% in the last 24 hours, trading at $0.00001262. …
· Insights & Views
- Stellar (XLM) Eyes Recovery Amid Market Volatility
Stellar (XLM) is showing modest recovery signs after a two-day decline, currently up 1.01% in the last 24 hours and trading at $0.27. Despite this slight rebound, XLM's price remains below the 50-day simple moving ave…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Pioneer Chun Wang to Make History with SpaceX Polar Mission
Bitcoin billionaire and F2Pool co-founder Chun Wang is set to embark on a groundbreaking space mission on Monday. Wang will join three other first-time astronauts on a historic journey aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon caps…
· People
- XRP Struggles Near $2 Support as Bearish Trend Persists
XRP is currently trading at $2.19 after a modest recovery from yesterday’s dip, but the asset remains under pressure as it hovers dangerously close to the critical $2.00 support level. Earlier this week, XRP briefly t…
· Investing
- Shiba Inu Price Drops 10%, Erasing Breakout Gains as Volume Falters
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has dropped nearly 10%, falling back to pre-rally levels and wiping out its recent breakout gains. Currently trading at $0.00001273, the meme coin sits just above key support, signaling that the recen…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Struggles Above $80K as Bearish Momentum Builds
Bitcoin is currently trading around $83,358, hovering just above the critical $80,000 support level. The recent breakdown below its ascending trendline signals a potential shift in momentum, raising fears of a deeper …
· Insights & Views
- Michael Saylor Hints at New Bitcoin Purchase, Strategy Now Holds Over $42B in BTC
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), stirred the crypto community on Sunday with a cryptic post that may hint at another major Bitcoin (BTC) acquisition. Known as one of the most pr…
· People
- 15 Years Since Bitcoin’s Infamous Bug That Created 184 Billion BTC
Zak Cole, blockchain engineer and entrepreneur, recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to remind the crypto community of a major flaw in Bitcoin's history—known as the “value overflow incident.” On August 15, 2010, jus…
· Insights & Views
- Shibarium Nears 1 Billion Transactions as SHIB Price Sees Pullback
Shiba Inu’s Layer-2 blockchain, Shibarium, is rapidly approaching a major milestone—1 billion total transactions. According to data from ShibariumScan, the network has processed over 992 million transactions, with jus…
· Investing
- Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Surges Past $170M, Eyes Top 5 Spot in 2025
Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, is gaining strong momentum, with its February attestation report revealing rapid growth. According to Jack McDonald, SVP of Stablecoins at Ripple, RLUSD’s market cap has exceeded…
· Investing
- Shiba Inu (SHIB) Signals Possible Breakout Amid Market Pressure
Shiba Inu (SHIB) may be on the verge of a breakout as key technical indicators suggest bullish potential. Following recent volatility, SHIB found support at $0.0000126 after falling from $0.00001332, according to Coin…
· Investing
- FTX to Begin Creditor Payouts in May After Recovering $11.4B
FTX, the bankrupt crypto exchange formerly led by Sam Bankman-Fried, is set to begin repaying major creditors by May 30, according to recent court proceedings in Delaware. The company has secured $11.4 billion in cash…
· Business
- Terraform Labs Opens Claim Portal for Luna and TerraUSD Losses
Terraform Labs, the company behind the collapsed Luna token and TerraUSD stablecoin, is launching an online claims portal on March 31. The portal—claims.terra.money—will allow eligible investors to file for compensati…
· Business
- MARA Launches $2B Stock Offering to Boost Bitcoin Holdings
Bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA) has announced a new $2 billion at-the-market (ATM) stock offering aimed at purchasing more bitcoin. The move reinforces MARA's aggressive “Hodl” strategy, w…
· Insights & Views
- Dogecoin Faces Bearish Pressure as $0.20 Rejection Sparks Decline Toward $0.10
Dogecoin (DOGE) is trading around $0.1802, down over 5% in the past 24 hours, facing renewed bearish momentum. The popular meme coin has failed to maintain key resistance and support levels, increasing fears of a sign…
· Insights & Views
- Shiba Inu Faces Rejection at Key Resistance, Bears Regain Control
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has once again struggled to break through a crucial resistance, raising doubts about its short-term bullish momentum. After briefly climbing above $0.00001400, SHIB reversed sharply and is now trading…
· Investing
- XRP Nears $2 Support as Bears Strengthen Grip
XRP is under heavy selling pressure after dropping nearly 6% in a sharp daily move, falling below key support levels and currently trading around $2.20. This decline brings the crucial $2.00 psychological level into f…
· Investing
- BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund Surpasses $1.5B as Tokenized Finance Gains Ground
BlackRock, the $10 trillion asset management giant, continues to strengthen its presence in the digital asset space. Its tokenized investment vehicle, the BUIDL fund, has now surpassed $1.5 billion in assets under man…
· Investing
- Fed’s Key Inflation Gauge Surges, Crypto Market Reacts with Sharp Losses
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose more than expected in February, sparking fresh concerns about interest rate policy and sending shockwaves through financial and crypto markets. The core Personal Co…
· Insights & Views