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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 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
- Bybit's $1.5B Security Breach Exposes Human-Centric Crypto Vulnerabilities
Bybit, the world's second-largest crypto exchange, recently suffered a $1.5 billion security breach, triggering 350,000 withdrawal requests. The attack exploited a vulnerability in Bybit’s home-grown Web3 security, sp…
· Insights & Views
- EOS Network Rebrands to Vaulta, Pioneering Web3 Banking with Token Swap
EOS Network is transforming into Vaulta, marking a major shift toward Web3 banking. This rebrand includes a token swap planned for late May, positioning Vaulta as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized…
· Business
- Crypto Firms Seek Bank Charters Amid Favorable Regulatory Climate
Fintech and cryptocurrency companies are increasingly applying for state and national bank charters, aiming to expand under the more crypto-friendly Trump administration. Legal experts report a surge in applications a…
· Regulation
- CME Group Launches Solana (SOL) Futures for Institutional Investors
CME Group, the world’s top derivatives marketplace, has introduced Solana (SOL) futures, expanding its cryptocurrency offerings. The new futures contracts come in two sizes: micro (25 SOL) and standard (500 SOL). The …
· Business
- Cathie Wood Warns Investors: Memecoins Likely to Become "Worthless"
Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Investment Management, cautioned against investing in memecoins, predicting many will eventually become worthless. Speaking to Bloomberg Television, Wood highlighted the surge of meme-based cry…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Drops to $82K as Fed Meeting Begins, Crypto Market Declines
Bitcoin dipped 2.2% to $82,038.9 on Tuesday as the U.S. Federal Reserve began its two-day policy meeting ahead of a key interest rate decision. The crypto market remained cautious, with investors seeking clarity on ra…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Steady at $83K as Markets Await Fed Rate Decision
Bitcoin remained flat on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. The world’s largest cryptocurrency traded at $83,006.50 by 01:23 ET (05:23 GMT), struggling for direction after los…
· Investing
- North Dakota Moves to Regulate Crypto ATMs Amid Rising Fraud Concerns
North Dakota is on the verge of introducing a licensing framework for crypto ATMs after its Senate passed House Bill 1447, a measure aimed at curbing fraud and ensuring consumer protection. The bill, first introduced …
· Regulation
- Ethereum ETFs See $53M in Outflows as BlackRock, Grayscale, and Fidelity Face Losses
Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are experiencing a significant downturn, with outflows totaling $53 million, according to SoSoValue data. This marks the 10th consecutive day of negative flows, signaling declinin…
· Investing
- Bitcoin ETFs See $209M Inflows as BlackRock Leads the Charge
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed a significant turnaround on Tuesday, recording a net inflow of $209 million after a prolonged dry spell. The surge was driven entirely by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trus…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Drops to $82.4K as Fed Meeting Sparks Market Caution
Bitcoin fell 1% to $82,415.50 early Tuesday, extending its subdued performance as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. The world's largest cryptocurrency has slipped 2% this month, reflecting c…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Bull Market Over? CryptoQuant Predicts Bearish Phase Ahead
Bitcoin's bull market may be fading, according to CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju. He expects 6-12 months of bearish or sideways price action due to declining market liquidity.
· Investing
- Solana Foundation Faces Backlash Over Controversial Ad, Deletes It After Criticism
The Solana Foundation pulled an ad on Monday after widespread backlash over its perceived anti-queer messaging. The now-deleted ad, meant to promote Solana’s first U.S. conference, depicted "America" in therapy, strug…
· Business
- Ethereum Battles to Reclaim $2,000 Amid Strong Bearish Pressure
Ethereum is struggling to regain the critical $2,000 level after losing key support. Currently trading at $1,900, ETH faces strong resistance, with market sentiment still leaning bearish. The recent sharp decline was …
· Investing
- Shiba Inu Faces Critical Test at 26 EMA: Breakout or Rejection?
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is at a pivotal moment as it tests its 26-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), a key resistance level that could determine its short-term trajectory. After a prolonged downtrend, SHIB has managed a r…
· Insights & Views
- Hashdex Expands Crypto ETF with XRP and ADA Amid Growing Market Interest
Brazil-based asset manager Hashdex is expanding its cryptocurrency index ETF, adding altcoins like XRP and Cardano (ADA). The firm recently filed an amendment with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to …
· Business
- Arbitrum Unveils Onchain Labs to Boost Early-Stage Projects
Offchain Labs and the Arbitrum Foundation have launched Onchain Labs, a new initiative to accelerate early-stage projects within the Arbitrum ecosystem. This program aims to provide go-to-market support for experiment…
· Business
- Jason Calacanis Warns Michael Saylor Could ‘Break’ Bitcoin with High-Risk Strategy
Prominent angel investor Jason Calacanis has sounded the alarm over Michael Saylor’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation, predicting the MicroStrategy co-founder will ultimately “break” the Bitcoin ecosystem. Calacanis ac…
· People
- Crypto Market Bleeds: Bitcoin, Ethereum Face Record Outflows
The crypto market is reeling as digital asset investment products suffer their longest streak of outflows in a decade. CoinShares reports that funds have exited for 17 consecutive days, marking five straight weeks of …
· Investing
- John Deaton Debunks Fake SEC Crypto Classification Claim
Prominent crypto lawyer John Deaton has refuted a false claim circulating in the crypto space regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The misleading report suggested that the SEC had released a cl…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Nears $85K as BlackRock Resumes BTC Acquisitions Amid Market Optimism
Bitcoin surged close to $85,000 on Friday, March 14, fueling optimism across the crypto market. At press time, BTC is trading at $83,195, marking a 0.38% gain in the past 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap.
· Investing
- XRP Defies Market Slump as John Bollinger Hints at Leadership Potential
Renowned trader John Bollinger recently took to X to share his thoughts on XRP, marking his first public mention of the token in years. Using a Greek mythology metaphor, Bollinger praised XRP’s resilience, stating, “O…
· People
- Bitcoin Whale’s $464M Short Sparks Market Speculation Amid Fed Meeting Week
A mysterious Bitcoin whale has drawn intense market attention by amassing a massive $464 million short position. Initially, the whale opened a $332 million Bitcoin short at $84,040, later increasing it to $400 million…
· Investing
- Gemini Names Dan Chen as CFO Amid IPO Plans
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange backed by billionaire twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has appointed Dan Chen as its new Chief Financial Officer. The announcement follows Gemini’s recent confidential filing to …
· Business
- WLFI Raises $550M in Token Sales, Expands Blockchain Partnerships
World Liberty Financial, Inc. (WLFI), a DeFi protocol and governance platform inspired by Donald J. Trump, has successfully completed its second token sale, raising a total of $550 million. Since its launch on October…
· Business
- Bitcoin Falls to $83K Ahead of Fed Decision as Market Uncertainty Grows
Bitcoin fell 1.6% to $83,191.20 on Monday, extending last week’s 1% decline as investors turned cautious before the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision on March 18-19. The Fed is widely expected to keep rate…
· Investing
- Bybit Unveils Margin Staked SOL: Maximize Your SOL Earnings with Leverage
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, introduces Margin Staked SOL, a powerful tool for users looking to optimize their SOL earnings through leveraged borrowing and staking. With…
· Business
- Bitcoin Whale’s $450M Short Sparks Market Frenzy on Hyperliquid
Bitcoin (BTC) has stabilized since last Tuesday, rebounding to its 200-day average above $84,000. However, a crypto whale placed a massive $445 million leveraged short on BTC via Hyperliquid, betting against the marke…
· Investing
- OKX Suspends DEX Aggregator Amid EU Investigation into Bybit Hack
OKX has temporarily halted its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator after European Union (EU) regulators launched an investigation into its potential involvement in laundering funds from a recent Bybit hack.
· Business
- Bank of Korea Dismisses Bitcoin as Reserve Asset Amid U.S. Crypto Initiative
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has confirmed that it has never considered adding Bitcoin to its national reserves, citing concerns over its high volatility. According to a report by Korea Economic TV, the central bank does n…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Faces Key Resistance at $84K: Can It Break Through to $100K?
Bitcoin is at a pivotal moment, with the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) acting as a critical resistance level near $84,000. Historically, this EMA has influenced Bitcoin’s price direction, making its current…
· Investing
- Solana Faces Bearish Pressure as Death Cross Signals More Downside Risks
Solana (SOL) remains under selling pressure as a key technical indicator, the death cross, signals further downside risks. This bearish pattern occurs when the short-term moving average dips below the long-term moving…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Faces Key Resistance at $0.20: Will DOGE Overcome the Downtrend?
Dogecoin (DOGE) is struggling to reclaim the crucial $0.20 level, trading around $0.17 amid persistent market volatility. This psychological and technical barrier remains a major challenge for the meme coin, with stro…
· Investing
- Bitcoin’s Price Struggles Put Strategy’s Holdings Under Pressure
Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings have seen a sharp decline in paper profits as the cryptocurrency struggles to reclaim previous highs. The company's unrealized gains have now fallen below $9 billion, reflecting the impact …
· Business
- Samson Mow Predicts $1 Million Bitcoin—But When?
Samson Mow has long championed a $1 million Bitcoin (BTC) price target, and despite recent volatility, he remains confident. But the big question remains—when?
· Insights & Views
- Peter Schiff Warns of Bitcoin Collapse as Price Drops Sharply
Peter Schiff remains firm in his belief that Bitcoin (BTC) is a financial bubble destined to burst. He argues that every market dip brings the crypto sector closer to its inevitable collapse. Schiff recently responded…
· Insights & Views
- Is Bitcoin’s Market Peak in? On-Chain Data Suggests Otherwise
Bitcoin's recent slowdown has sparked debate on whether its price has peaked. However, historical data and on-chain analytics suggest the cycle may still have room to grow. According to IntoTheBlock, Bitcoin’s past ma…
· Investing
- Michael Saylor Calls Bitcoin an "Orange Dwarf" as BTC Eyes Volatility Ahead of Fed Meeting
Michael Saylor, Strategy Chairman, captivated the crypto community by likening Bitcoin to an "Orange Dwarf" star—"the brightest object in the financial system—growing stronger, hotter, and denser as it attracts capita…
· People