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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 CEO Hails Turning Point: “US Is Finally Unlocked” for Crypto Growth
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the U.S. is undergoing a major shift in crypto regulation, calling it an “unlocked” market after years of stagnation. In an interview with Fox Business, Garlinghouse emphasized that p…
· People
- Bitcoin Jumps to $87.9K on Trump Tariff Shift and Altman-Visa Stablecoin Buzz
Bitcoin rallied Monday, climbing 3.4% to $87,987.1 as investors welcomed reports suggesting U.S. President Donald Trump may take a more targeted approach to trade tariffs. According to the Wall Street Journal, instead…
· Investing
- U.S. Financial Advisors Embrace Crypto ETFs Amid Growing Institutional Support
U.S. Financial Advisors Embrace Crypto ETFs Amid Growing Institutional Support
· Insights & Views
- China’s CPIC Launches $100M Tokenized USD Money Market Fund on HashKey Chain
China Pacific Insurance (CPIC) Investment Management, a Hong Kong-based arm of one of China’s largest insurers, has launched a $100 million tokenized U.S. dollar money market fund, signaling growing momentum for asset…
· Business
- Bitcoin Outshines Tesla in Tech Portfolios, Says Standard Chartered
Bitcoin (BTC) is often likened to digital gold, but a new report from Standard Chartered suggests it's more accurately viewed as a tech stock — with added benefits. Led by analyst Geoff Kendrick, the report highlights…
· Business
- Abu Dhabi’s ADGM Joins Forces with Chainlink to Advance Tokenized Asset Regulation
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the UAE’s premier international financial center, has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chainlink to co-develop regulatory frameworks for tokenized assets and bl…
· Business
- Trump-Linked WLFI Buys $3M in Mantle (MNT) Tokens After Major Network Upgrade
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi project reportedly backed by President Donald Trump's family, has made a significant investment in Mantle (MNT) tokens. The project acquired approximately 3.54 million MNT for ar…
· Business
- Bitcoin at $200K? Robert Kiyosaki Warns FOMM Will Cost Investors Big
Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once again declared Bitcoin as “the biggest opportunity in history.” A long-time advocate of the cryptocurrency, Kiyosaki believes Bitcoin’s value cou…
· Insights & Views
- GCash Integrates USDC, Expanding Stablecoin Access to Millions in the Philippines
GCash, the Philippines’ largest digital wallet app with over 80 million users, has officially integrated support for the USDC stablecoin, marking a significant move toward mainstream crypto adoption in Southeast Asia.…
· Business
- XRP Soars on SEC Lawsuit End, Eyes $10 by 2030 Amid Bullish Sentiment
XRP is gaining strong bullish momentum after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially ended its long-standing lawsuit against Ripple Labs. This legal breakthrough has renewed investor confidence an…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Rises on Dovish Fed and Tariff Easing Hopes Amid Market Rebound
Bitcoin (BTC) surged 2.7% to around $86,500 early Monday during Asia trading hours, driven by improved risk sentiment amid reports that U.S. tariffs set for April 2 under President Donald Trump may be less aggressive …
· Investing
- Ripple CTO Defends XRP Utility Amid Criticism Over Low XRPL Activity
Ripple CTO David Schwartz has fired back at critics who questioned the real-world utility of XRP and the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The backlash began when an X user pointed out that XRP’s market cap had surged to $140 billio…
· Insights & Views
- Trump’s Memecoin Surges After Truth Social Endorsement
Donald Trump’s official memecoin, $TRUMP, became the top-performing cryptocurrency during Monday’s Asian trading hours after the U.S. President praised it on Truth Social. Trump called the token “the greatest of them …
· Investing
- Ethereum Breaks $2,000 as Short Squeeze Sparks Recovery Rally
Ethereum (ETH) has reclaimed the key $2,000 mark after weeks of intense bearish pressure, signaling a potential shift in market sentiment. At the time of writing, ETH is trading near $2,017, recovering from a steep co…
· Insights & Views
- XRP on the Verge of Breakout as Key EMAs Squeeze Price Action
XRP is currently locked in a classic squeeze pattern between its 50-day and 100-day exponential moving averages (EMAs), signaling a potential major move. The 50 EMA acts as support, while the 100 EMA caps upward momen…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin’s Breakout at Risk as Weak Volume Raises Reversal Fears
Bitcoin is showing signs of vulnerability despite a recent breakout above a diagonal resistance line that formed the upper boundary of an ascending triangle. While this move would typically signal bullish momentum, th…
· Investing
- Solana Co-Founder Slams Layer-2s, Calls Them Redundant and Less Secure
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has taken a strong stance against layer-2 (L2) blockchain solutions, arguing there's no need for them when layer-1 (L1) blockchains can be faster, cheaper, and more secure. Accordin…
· People
- Shiba Inu (SHIB) Eyes Breakout Amid Whale Accumulation and Market Rebound
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is showing early signs of recovery as it rebounds to the $0.0000131 level, reflecting renewed interest from traders. This uptick coincides with a broader crypto market rebound, with Bitcoin and Ethere…
· Investing
- Peter Schiff Turns Heads with Strategic Bitcoin Reserve on 62nd Birthday
Peter Schiff, a long-time critic of Bitcoin, is making headlines for a surprising move—building his own Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The 62-year-old gold advocate, known for his vocal skepticism of crypto, recently launched…
· People
- Shiba Inu (SHIB) Whale Activity Surges 2025%, Signaling Potential Price Breakout
Shiba Inu (SHIB), the popular dog-themed cryptocurrency, is turning heads once again as whale activity surges. According to IntoTheBlock data, large holder inflows skyrocketed by a staggering 2025% this week, with 6.2…
· Investing
- Cardano Founder Slams "Ghost Chain" Label Amid Ecosystem Growth and Trading Surge
Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, has fired back at critics calling Cardano a “ghost chain” following a Fast Company report citing a study from Cornell University. The report claims that fewer than 500 individual…
· Investing
- XRP Eyes $3 Rally as March Nears Close: Will History Repeat Itself?
XRP is showing bullish potential as March nears its end, with analysts eyeing a possible surge to $3. Historically, XRP has averaged a 19.2% growth rate in March over the past 11 years, and it currently sits at an 11.…
· Investing
- Japan’s Open House Group Now Accepts XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin for Real Estate Payments
Open House Group, a major real estate company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has expanded its crypto payment options by accepting XRP, Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE). Previously, the company only accepted Bitc…
· Business
- Shiba Inu Burn Rate Skyrockets 771,000% as Shibarium L3 Teases Privacy Breakthrough
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has shocked the crypto community with a massive 771,019% spike in its burn rate, according to data from Shibburn. While only 18.6 million SHIB tokens were actually burned in the past 24 hours, the per…
· Investing
- Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price on the Edge: Breakout or Breakdown Ahead?
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is currently trading within a descending triangle pattern, a setup that often signals an impending breakout and increased volatility. The memecoin has been squeezed into a narrowing range, posting low…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Faces Make-or-Break Moment Near 50 EMA Resistance
XRP is at a pivotal point as it struggles to break above the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), currently trading around $2.36. This key technical indicator has become a strong resistance level, signaling a pote…
· Insights & Views
- Dogecoin Faces Critical Resistance as Bears Tighten Grip
Dogecoin (DOGE) is facing a pivotal moment, with price action showing clear signs of weakness amid strong resistance and fading bullish momentum. Despite several attempts to break out, DOGE continues to be rejected at…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Slides to $84K Amid Fed Rate Jitters and Tariff Fears
Bitcoin slipped 3% to $84,094 on Friday amid renewed fears over U.S. interest rates and potential trade tariffs. The retreat came as investor sentiment soured following the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates ste…
· Investing
- South Korea Targets Unregistered Crypto Exchanges with Possible Sanctions
South Korea’s financial watchdog is cracking down on illegal crypto activity, with several major exchanges in the crosshairs. According to Hankyung, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has identified BitMEX, KuCoin,…
· Regulation
- Coinbase Eyes Deribit Acquisition in Strategic Crypto Derivatives Expansion
Coinbase (COIN), a leading U.S. crypto exchange, is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Deribit, a top global crypto derivatives platform, according to Bloomberg. The potential deal comes amid a friendlier regulat…
· Business
- Bitcoin Price Faces Potential 7% Drop Amid Bearish Bollinger Band Signal
Bitcoin (BTC) may be heading for a significant price correction as technical indicators flash warning signs. According to Bollinger Bands—a popular technical analysis tool using the 20-day moving average and standard …
· Insights & Views
- SEC Signals New Era of Cooperation with Crypto Industry
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is signaling a more collaborative approach toward crypto regulation. Commissioner Hester Peirce, head of the SEC’s crypto task force, expressed optimism at the agency’…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Breaks Key Resistance: Is a Trend Reversal Finally Here?
Bitcoin has just made its biggest move of 2025, breaking above the crucial 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) after weeks of struggling below it. This technical breakout could signal a shift in market sentiment …
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Regains $2K Amid Whale Activity and Bullish Surge
Ethereum (ETH) has staged a key comeback, reclaiming the critical $2,000 mark after a brief bearish phase. This psychological price level had proven tough to maintain in recent weeks, but a surge in buying pressure an…
· Investing
- Binance CEO Reaffirms Security and Compliance Amid Exchange Growth
Binance CEO Richard Teng has reassured users that the world’s largest crypto exchange remains firmly focused on security and regulatory compliance, even as it expands its product offerings and strategic reach. Amid ra…
· People
- CZ Surges Past 10 Million Followers on X, Shares the “Secret” Behind His Popularity
Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) recently crossed a major milestone on social media, surpassing 10 million followers on X (formerly Twitter). According to crypto users on the platform, CZ gained a…
· People
- Binance to Delist Five Altcoins Following Routine Review
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is set to delist five digital assets after a regular evaluation of their compliance with platform standards. The affected cryptocurrencies are Aergo (AERGO), AirSw…
· Business
- North Korea’s Lazarus Group Now Holds More Bitcoin Than Tesla
North Korea-linked hacking collective Lazarus Group now holds more Bitcoin (BTC) than electric vehicle giant Tesla, according to blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence. The notorious group currently possess…
· Business
- Eric Trump Joins Metaplanet’s Advisory Board to Boost Bitcoin Adoption
Tokyo-based Metaplanet has appointed Eric Trump to its newly formed Strategic Board of Advisors, marking a significant move in its mission to become a global leader in Bitcoin (BTC) treasury management. The company an…
· Business
- Australia Unveils Bold Digital Asset Strategy Inspired by EU and Singapore
Australia is taking a major step toward integrating digital assets into its financial ecosystem, unveiling a comprehensive government-wide strategy inspired by frameworks in the EU and Singapore. In a new white paper,…
· Regulation