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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
- Bitfinex Lists Tokenized Strategy and Metaplanet Notes
Bitfinex Securities has expanded its tokenized securities marketplace with new investment products linked to Strategy and Japan-listed Metaplanet, giving eligible investors economic exposure to two major publicly trad…
· Insights & Views
- Crypto Stocks Slide as Fed Rate Hike Fears Pressure Coinbase, Circle
Leading crypto stocks moved lower on Tuesday as concerns over a potential Federal Reserve rate hike weighed on investor sentiment. Coinbase (COIN), Bitmine (BMNR) and Circle (CRCL) all posted notable declines while Bi…
· Investing
- US Commerce Department Taps Chainlink for Onchain Economic Data
The US Commerce Department has partnered with Chainlink to bring official government economic statistics directly to public blockchains, expanding access to trusted GDP and inflation data for decentralized applications.
· Insights & Views
- Hyperliquid Price Rises as Hashdex Adds HYPE to Crypto ETF
Hyperliquid price climbed 1.29% to around $83 as HYPE gained broader investment exposure following its addition to a regulated multi-asset cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund.
· Investing
- Bitwise CIO Says Buy Bitcoin and AI Stocks as U.S. Debt Nears $40 Trillion
As U.S. government debt approaches the $40 trillion milestone, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says investors may want exposure to both Bitcoin and AI stocks to prepare for two very different economic out…
· Business
- Solana Hits Record 5.2 Billion Transactions as SOL Surges 41%
Solana closed August with record-breaking blockchain activity and one of its strongest monthly price performances in nearly two years, highlighting growing demand across the network.
· Investing
- Binance TradFi Perpetuals Surge as Stocks and Commodities Gain Traction
Binance is expanding beyond cryptocurrency trading as traditional financial assets gain a larger presence across its derivatives market, highlighting the growing convergence between crypto and traditional finance.
· Business
- Crypto Market Shows Resilience as Solana, XRP Funds See Record Inflows
The cryptocurrency market is showing surprising resilience despite mounting macroeconomic pressure, with institutional investors increasingly shifting capital toward major altcoins such as Solana and XRP, according to…
· Investing
- MyDoge to End Doginals and DRC-20 Support on Sept. 17
Dogecoin wallet MyDoge has announced that it will suspend support for Doginals and DRC-20 assets on Sept. 17, 2026, urging affected users to migrate their holdings to compatible wallets before the deadline.
· Business
- Bank of America, Citi Join 21-Firm Stablecoin Venture
A group of 21 major financial institutions, including Bank of America, Citi, Goldman Sachs and UBS, plans to establish a new company focused on issuing stablecoins for payments and digital asset transactions.
· Business
- Arbitrum ARB Jumps 30% as Robinhood Chain Revenue Surges
Arbitrum’s ARB token surged more than 30% over the past 24 hours to around $0.11, breaking above the $0.07-$0.10 trading range that had held since June. The rally coincided with a sharp increase in activity and revenu…
· Investing
- Firelight Protocol Raises $8M to Expand DeFi Protection Beyond XRP
Firelight Protocol has raised $8 million to develop an onchain protection layer for decentralized finance (DeFi), with plans to expand its collateral system beyond XRP to include Bitcoin (BTC), Stellar (XLM) and other…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Slips Below $78K as ‘Rektember’ Risks Return
Bitcoin started September under pressure, slipping about 1% to below $78,000 as traders brace for a month historically known as “Rektember” because of its weak cryptocurrency returns.
· Investing
- Ethena Launches Pay App as ENA Jumps 9%
Ethena (ENA) is expanding beyond its yield-focused stablecoin business with the launch of Ethena Pay, a consumer finance app designed to combine crypto savings, payments and international money transfers in a single p…
· Insights & Views
- Coinbase Expands Webull Crypto Partnership to Canada
Coinbase has expanded its partnership with Webull into Canada, providing the infrastructure needed to support crypto trading and custody services for Canadian investors. The agreement extends an existing collaboration…
· Business
- Dogecoin Price Tests Key Support as DOGE ETF Inflows Rise
Dogecoin price fell 2.48% on August 31, trading near $0.082 as rising selling pressure weighed on the popular meme coin. Retail traders appear to be locking in profits following recent gains, while DOGE is now testing…
· Investing
- George Santos Gets Lifetime Kalshi Ban Over Trades
Former U.S. Representative George Santos has become the first person to receive a lifetime ban from prediction market platform Kalshi after allegedly manipulating contracts tied to his own attendance at President Dona…
· People
- Bitmine Buys 53,501 ETH, Nears 5% Ethereum Supply Goal
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) accelerated its Ethereum accumulation for a second consecutive week, purchasing another 53,501 ETH as Chairman Tom Lee expects strong crypto market performance to attract greater …
· Investing
- Ireland to Exclude Crypto From New 2027 Investment Accounts
Ireland is preparing to exclude cryptocurrencies from a new government-backed personal investment account scheduled to launch in 2027, while allowing savers to invest in assets such as listed stocks, bonds and exchang…
· Regulation
- Ripple Becomes C1 Fund’s Largest Holding as XRP Exposure Grows
C1 Fund Inc. (NYSE: CFND) has revealed that Ripple Labs Inc. became its largest portfolio holding during the second quarter of 2026, highlighting growing institutional interest in the blockchain payments company and X…
· Business
- Strategy Buys $370 Million in Bitcoin After Two-Month Pause
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has returned to the Bitcoin market with a major purchase after roughly two months of slowing its aggressive accumulation strategy and focusing more heavily on building cash reserves.
· Investing
- Cardano Governance Vote Nears Deadline, Dijkstra Upgrade at Risk
Cardano’s Update Constitutional Committee 2026 governance action is approaching a critical voting deadline, with participation still below the required threshold. Intersect is urging Delegated Representatives (DReps) …
· Business
- Bitcoin Eyes Another Rally as Bulls Defend $77K Support
Bitcoin could be preparing for another move higher after buyers successfully defended key support during a volatile end to August, according to prominent crypto trader DonAlt.
· Investing
- Rain Protocol Burns 7.4 Billion RAIN Tokens After DAO Settlement
Rain Protocol has completed its Credit Refund settlement by permanently burning more than 7.4 billion RAIN tokens following a community-backed governance decision.
· Business
- Binance to Delist 12 Margin Trading Pairs Including SUI, AVAX and LINK
Binance is preparing to remove 12 margin trading pairs in early September, with major cryptocurrencies including Sui (SUI), Avalanche (AVAX) and Chainlink (LINK) among the affected assets.
· Business
- XRP Eyes Strong September as ETF Inflows Fuel Bullish Outlook
XRP could defy the crypto market’s historically weak September performance as favorable price patterns, institutional demand and potential regulatory developments strengthen its outlook.
· Investing
- Zcash Boosts Private Transactions With Zakura Common
Zcash developers have introduced a new cryptographic software stack designed to dramatically speed up private transactions, potentially strengthening the privacy blockchain’s push toward everyday payments and large-sc…
· Technology
- Cronos Halts Blockchain After $75M Tectonic DeFi Exploit
Cronos halted its entire blockchain on Sunday after an attacker exploited Tectonic, the network’s largest decentralized lending protocol, in an incident estimated to have caused roughly $75 million in losses.
· Technology
- Bitcoin Holds Near $78K as Iran Tensions Lift Oil Prices
Bitcoin remained resilient during Asian trading on Monday as renewed geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher and weighed on stocks and gold.
· Investing
- ECB Pushes On-Chain Euro Settlement as Stablecoin Use Grows
The European Central Bank (ECB) is exploring the direct issuance of central bank money on blockchain networks as Europe prepares for a more tokenized financial system.
· Insights & Views
- Yen Weakness Raises Bitcoin Sell-Off Risk
Japan’s yen is weakening again despite nearly $97 billion in government support, raising the prospect of further intervention and creating another potential risk for Bitcoin and broader crypto markets.
· Investing
- Sberbank Plans Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT-Backed Loans
Russia’s largest lender, Sberbank, is preparing to accept Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Tether (USDT) as collateral for loans as the country introduces a new regulatory framework for digital assets.
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Price Holds Strong Above $2,400 After August Breakout
Ethereum (ETH) remains in a strong technical position following its sharp August breakout, with the cryptocurrency consolidating near $2,470 while staying comfortably above several important moving averages.
· Investing
- XRP Price Holds Key $1.35 Support as Bulls Target $1.50
XRP price remains in a bullish technical position after its strong August rally, with the cryptocurrency continuing to trade above a critical long-term support level near $1.35. Holding this area could determine wheth…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Holds Near $79K as Bulls Eye $82K Breakout
Bitcoin is consolidating near $79,000 after a powerful August rally, with technical indicators suggesting buyers remain in control despite signs of overbought market conditions.
· Investing
- Reform UK Drops Crypto Sponsors Ahead of Birmingham Conference
Reform UK has removed cryptocurrency companies from the sponsor list for its upcoming Birmingham conference, marking a notable shift after digital asset firms played a prominent role at the party’s previous event.
· Regulation
- XRP Price Tests $1.37 Support as ETF Inflows Surge
XRP price fell 2.46% to around $1.38, putting the cryptocurrency close to a critical long-term support level at the 200-week exponential moving average (EMA) of $1.37. The decline comes despite strengthening instituti…
· Investing
- Helium Price Jumps 88% on Texas Adoption
Helium (HNT) price surged 88% on August 29, climbing to around $0.42 as a major network adoption announcement in Texas triggered heavy buying. The rally was accompanied by soaring spot and derivatives activity, while …
· Investing
- Bitwise Buys $15.4 Million in XRP as Price Momentum Fades
Leading asset manager Bitwise has continued its XRP accumulation, purchasing approximately $15.4 million worth of the cryptocurrency even as XRP’s recent bullish momentum begins to weaken.
· Business
- BlackRock Ethereum ETF Draws $1 Billion in Nine-Day Inflow Streak
BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) has recorded approximately $1.02 billion in net inflows across nine consecutive U.S. trading sessions from August 17 through August 27, highlighting sustained institutiona…
· Business