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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
- 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
- ORCA Token Soars 90% Following Upbit Listing Surge
ORCA, the native token of Solana-based decentralized exchange Orca, surged over 90% on Friday after being listed on Upbit, South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchange. The listing included ORCA trading pairs with Ko…
· Investing
- XRP Price Eyes $3 as Momentum Builds: Will the Breakout Happen?
XRP is once again drawing investor attention as its recent price surge revives hopes of a return to the $3 mark. Although still facing significant resistance, the asset has shown signs of recovery, sparking debate abo…
· Insights & Views
- Walrus Raises $140M to Launch Sui-Based Decentralized Data Storage
Walrus Protocol, a blockchain-powered data storage platform, secured $140 million in a private sale of its native token, WAL, led by Standard Crypto. The funding round also saw participation from a16z crypto, Electric…
· Technology
- Bitcoin Whipsaws Traders as Liquidations Surge – Is a Breakout Coming?
Bitcoin Faces Volatility as Liquidations Surge – What’s Next?
· Investing
- SEC Clarifies Bitcoin Mining Does Not Violate Securities Laws
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance has issued a major clarification on proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency mining, stating that neither solo nor pool mining falls under …
· Regulation
- German Biotech Firm atai Life Sciences Adds Bitcoin to Its Treasury Strategy
Germany-based biopharmaceutical company atai Life Sciences (ATAI) has announced its plan to allocate a portion of its treasury to bitcoin (BTC), joining a growing list of firms adopting a BTC-focused treasury strategy.
· Business
- Canary Capital Files for Groundbreaking PENGU ETF, Pushing NFTs into Mainstream Finance
Canary Capital has officially submitted an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for PENGU, the governance token of Pudgy Penguins, a popular NFT project. The fili…
· Business
- Crypto Market Manipulator Strikes Plea Deal, Faces Up to 24 Months in Prison
Aleksei Andriunin, founder of Gotbit, has agreed to a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors, limiting his prison time to 24 months for his role in a major crypto market manipulation scheme. The 26-year-old Russian national,…
· Regulation
- Tron ETF Speculation Rises as TRX Expands to Solana
Rumors of a Tron Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) are gaining traction after Justin Sun, founder of the Tron Network, hinted at major institutional developments. In a recent social media post, Sun suggested that ETFs could …
· Insights & Views
- Paul Atkins Poised to Lead SEC as Senate Hearing Nears
Paul Atkins, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman, is set for a Senate confirmation hearing next week. If confirmed, Atkins could assume office as early as next m…
· People
- Nasdaq and NYSE Push for 24/7 Trading as Investor Demand Grows
Major U.S. stock exchanges, Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), are preparing to offer 24/7 trading, aligning with the global demand for non-stop access to financial markets. The move reflects a shift in in…
· Business
- Bitcoin Slips to $84K as Post-Fed Optimism Wanes
Bitcoin Pulls Back as Post-Fed Optimism Fades; Ether ETFs See Extended Outflows
· Investing
- ECB Economist Warns of Dollar Stablecoin Threat, Backs Digital Euro
The European Central Bank (ECB) needs a digital euro to counter the growing influence of dollar-pegged stablecoins and U.S. payment platforms in Europe’s financial system, according to ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane.
· Regulation
- EOS Plunges Over 10% as Crypto Market Sees Mixed Movements
EOS dropped 10.03% to $0.5672 by 21:34 (01:34 GMT) on the Investing.com Index, marking its steepest one-day decline since March 3. The downturn dragged EOS’s market cap to $888.72 million, representing just 0.03% of t…
· Investing
- XRP Price Dips 20%, but Whale Accumulation Signals Confidence
XRP has plunged 20% over the past two months, now trading at $2.45. However, large investors continue to accumulate the token, suggesting confidence in its long-term potential.
· Investing
- Kraken Nears $1.5B Acquisition of Futures Trading Platform NinjaTrader
Kraken, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, is reportedly finalizing a $1.5 billion deal to acquire U.S. futures trading platform NinjaTrader, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The acquisition, expec…
· Business
- Bitcoin Hits $85,775 as Fed Maintains Rate Cut Projections; XRP Soars on SEC Case Dismissal
Bitcoin surged 3% to $85,775.5 by 01:56 ET (05:56 GMT) on Thursday, extending gains as investor sentiment improved after the Federal Reserve reaffirmed its plan to cut interest rates by 50 basis points this year. The …
· Investing
- Crypto Traders Beware: Fake TradingView Downloads Spreading Malware
A recent alert from Malwarebytes warns cryptocurrency traders about a new malware scam targeting both Mac and Windows users. Hackers are using Reddit posts to lure victims into downloading cracked versions of TradingV…
· Technology
- Ripple CEO Expects XRP ETF Approval & White House Crypto Stockpile Inclusion by 2025
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is optimistic about XRP’s future, predicting its inclusion in the U.S. government's proposed digital asset stockpile and the launch of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) by late 2025. Speak…
· Business
- Ethereum Launches ‘Hoodi’ Testnet for Critical Pectra Upgrade
Ethereum developers have introduced Hoodi, a new test network designed to finalize the upcoming Pectra upgrade. The launch follows unsuccessful trials on Holesky and Sepolia, which encountered configuration issues pre…
· Business
- XRP Soars After SEC Drops Appeal, Eyes $3 Resistance
Ripple's XRP has surged following the SEC’s decision to drop its appeal, signaling a strong bullish movement for the cryptocurrency. This legal victory has propelled XRP past key resistance levels, with the asset appr…
· Investing
- Cardano (ADA) at a Crossroads: Can Bulls Regain Control?
Cardano's bullish momentum is fading as declining volume signals a potential reversal or prolonged sideways movement. Despite recent efforts to push higher, the lack of strong buying pressure raises concerns for ADA h…
· Investing
- Shiba Inu Breaks Key Support, Eyes Trend Reversal Amid Uptrend
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is showing signs of recovery, entering a local uptrend after facing prolonged bearish pressure. Recent price action indicates strong buying activity, preventing further downside as SHIB climbs above a…
· Insights & Views
- Ripple CEO Hints at Scaling Back XRP Sales, Eyes RLUSD’s Rise
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently addressed criticism regarding the company's XRP sales, hinting that they may scale back in the future. Speaking with Bloomberg, he acknowledged the controversy surrounding Ripple'…
· People
- Michael Saylor’s Bold Bitcoin Proposal: A Game-Changer for the U.S.?
Michael Saylor, a well-known Bitcoin advocate, recently made headlines at the Crypto Summit with a bold proposal: the United States should acquire between 5% and 25% of the total Bitcoin supply. This idea has sparked …
· Insights & Views
- Michael Saylor's Bold BTC Statement Fuels Bitcoin Buzz as Price Rebounds
Bitcoin (BTC) is back in the green, and MicroStrategy cofounder Michael Saylor has once again made waves with a bold statement. In a two-word tweet, "Try BTC," Saylor shared a chart showing the U.S. dollar strengtheni…
· People
- Bitcoin Surges Amid FOMC Buzz but Faces Key Resistance at $84K
Bitcoin (BTC) saw a sudden price surge today, climbing 1.5% to reclaim the $84,000 level. The timing is noteworthy, as this rally coincides with FOMC day, fueling optimism among traders. However, BTC now faces a cruci…
· Investing
- Crypto Prices Could Benefit from U.S. Economic Slowdown, Says Macquarie
Concerns over a slowing U.S. economy have weighed on risk assets, but Macquarie analysts suggest this could ultimately boost crypto prices as lower interest rates become more likely. According to their latest report, …
· Insights & Views
- Solana Futures ETFs Set to Launch, Paving the Way for Spot Approval
Two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking Solana (SOL) futures are launching on Thursday, marking a significant step in the evolution of crypto investment products. Volatility Shares LLC is introducing the Volatility …
· Business
- Dubai Land Department Launches Real Estate Tokenization Pilot with Blockchain
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched a real estate tokenization pilot program, becoming the first property registration authority in the Middle East to integrate blockchain for property title deeds. The initiative…
· Business
- Fed Holds Rates Steady as Growth Slows, Bitcoin Dips
The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25%-4.50% on Wednesday, marking the second consecutive pause after three rate cuts in late 2024. However, the Fed’s latest projections signal we…
· Investing
- XRP Futures Go Live as Bitnomial Drops SEC Lawsuit
Bitnomial has officially launched the first-ever CFTC-regulated XRP futures, marking a major milestone for the digital asset industry. Alongside this launch, the company has also withdrawn its lawsuit against the U.S.…
· Regulation
- Moody’s and Untangled Finance Bring Credit Ratings On-Chain with Zero-Knowledge Tech
Untangled Finance and Moody’s Ratings have successfully tested a proof-of-concept (PoC) to bring credit ratings on-chain, enhancing transparency and accessibility in decentralized finance (DeFi). The test was conducte…
· Technology
- EOS Surges 11.87% in a Day, Leading Crypto Market Gains
EOS saw a significant 11.87% surge on Tuesday, reaching $0.5621 by 18:52 (22:52 GMT) on the Investing.com Index. This marks its largest one-day percentage gain since March 18, pushing its market capitalization to $810…
· Investing
- Solana Struggles Below $125 but Shows Signs of a Potential Reversal
Solana (SOL) continues to face strong bearish pressure, struggling to regain momentum. However, a higher low formation suggests buyers are stepping in at slightly stronger levels, hinting at a possible reversal.
· Investing
- Dogecoin Struggles at $0.18 Resistance, Facing Further Downside Risk
Dogecoin (DOGE) is under pressure as it repeatedly fails to break past the critical $0.18 resistance level. Despite multiple attempts, the asset faces strong selling pressure, preventing any sustained rally. This pers…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Faces Strong Resistance at 200 EMA, Risks Further Decline
Bitcoin's price is struggling against key resistance levels, with the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) once again rejecting its recovery attempts. Currently trading at around $82,000, Bitcoin remains in a down…
· Investing