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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
- 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
- Gold ETFs Surpass Bitcoin as Investors Seek Safe-Haven Amid BTC Slump
Gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have overtaken Bitcoin ETFs in assets under management (AUM) as investors flock to the traditional safe-haven asset. Bitcoin's price has plunged over 19% in the past three months, whi…
· Insights & Views
- New Coinbase-Leveraged ETF Launches Amid Crypto Market Slump
Leverage Shares has introduced the 2X Long Coinbase Daily ETF (COIG), a leveraged exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to deliver twice the daily return of Coinbase (COIN) stock. Listed on Nasdaq with a 0.75% expense r…
· Business
- 21Shares to Liquidate Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Amid Market Decline
Crypto asset manager 21Shares is set to shut down two actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to Bitcoin and Ethereum futures due to a broader crypto market decline. The affected funds, ARK 21Shares Active …
· Insights & Views
- Shiba Inu Struggles to Break Key Resistance as Market Sentiment Remains Bearish
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is once again attempting to recover lost ground, but strong resistance and an ongoing downtrend continue to limit its upside potential. Currently hovering around $0.000012, this level has acted as a c…
· Investing
- Ethereum Faces Strong Selling Pressure as $2,000 Remains Elusive
Ethereum is struggling to hold its ground as intense selling pressure pushes the price further from the critical $2,000 mark. The surge in trading volume suggests that more traders are offloading ETH, reinforcing bear…
· Investing
- XRP Skyrockets 20%: Can It Break Through Key Resistance?
XRP has surged by 20% after hitting crucial support levels, signaling a potential bullish reversal. Investors are regaining confidence as the cryptocurrency reclaims multiple resistance levels, breaking weeks of beari…
· Investing
- Cardano’s ADA Surges as Trading Volume Hits New Highs Amid Strategic Crypto Reserve Buzz
Cardano’s ADA token has seen a massive surge in trading volume, averaging $1.4 billion daily in March—nearly doubling February’s $720 million. This spike followed a viral social media post by U.S. President Donald Tru…
· Investing
- FTX Bankruptcy Court Approves 3AC’s $1.53B Claim, Reshaping Creditor Payouts
A Delaware bankruptcy court has approved Three Arrows Capital's (3AC) petition to expand its claim against FTX from $120 million to $1.53 billion. The decision could significantly impact creditor payouts in the ongoin…
· Regulation
- David Sacks Sells Over $200M in Crypto Holdings Before Trump’s Inauguration
David Sacks, a former adviser to Donald Trump on artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies, along with his venture capital firm, Craft Ventures, has offloaded over $200 million in digital asset-related holdings, ac…
· Business
- Bitcoin Surges Past $84K as Market Optimism Returns
Bitcoin is on a tear, surpassing $84,000 and nearing the $85,000 mark, igniting fresh enthusiasm in the crypto market. After weeks of outflows, BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), a major player in the space through its IBIT Bitcoi…
· Business
- Peter Schiff Claims Bitcoin Has Been in a Bear Market for Years—Here’s Why
Renowned gold advocate Peter Schiff has once again ignited debate over Bitcoin’s long-term viability. In a recent post on X, Schiff argued that Bitcoin (BTC) has been in a prolonged bear market—not in dollar terms, bu…
· Insights & Views
- Dogecoin Struggles as Death Cross Deepens: Key Levels to Watch
Dogecoin (DOGE) is facing increased downward pressure as the death cross formation worsens, pushing prices lower. With short-term moving averages staying below longer-term ones, a swift recovery seems unlikely. Curren…
· Investing
- SHIB Burn Rate Surges 27,660% as Over 503 Million Tokens Vanish
The SHIB burn rate skyrocketed by 27,660% in the past 24 hours, with 503,305,764 SHIB permanently removed from circulation, according to Shibburn. This dramatic increase was primarily driven by a single massive burn o…
· Investing
- Trump-Backed Crypto Project WLFI Raises $590M, Ranks Among Top Token Sales
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the cryptocurrency project backed by Donald Trump, has successfully closed its token sale, raising approximately $590 million. This achievement places WLFI among the top 10 largest toke…
· Business
- AI's $20B Boom Overshadows Crypto's $861M VC Haul in 2025
Crypto venture funding in the U.S. reached $861 million in Q1 2025, but artificial intelligence (AI) dominated with nearly $20 billion, according to Pitchbook. Investors closed 795 AI deals from January to March, with…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Drops Below $80K Amid Trade War Fears and Fed Uncertainty
Bitcoin Drops Below $80K Amid Trade War Fears and Fed Uncertainty
· Investing
- BlackRock’s Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Hit $1B Milestone with Ethena’s $200M Boost
BlackRock’s tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, BUIDL, has surpassed $1 billion in assets, driven by a $200 million allocation from crypto protocol Ethena, according to Securitize. Ethereum blockchain data from Arkham Intel…
· Business
- Ethereum to Launch Hooli Testnet for Final Pectra Upgrade Testing
Ethereum developers are launching the Hooli testnet on Monday to conduct a final trial of the Pectra upgrade before its mainnet deployment. The decision follows two failed tests on Ethereum’s existing test networks, S…
· Technology
- Crypto Investors Flock to Tokenized Treasuries Amid Market Downturn
As cryptocurrency markets faced a broad correction in recent weeks, digital asset investors sought safety in tokenized U.S. Treasury products. Since late January, the market capitalization of Treasury-backed tokens su…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin’s Growing Role in DeFi: A Trillion-Dollar Opportunity?
Bitcoin (BTC) is expanding beyond its role as a store of value, evolving into a key player in decentralized finance (DeFi), according to a Binance Research report. The emergence of Bitcoin DeFi is unlocking new capita…
· Business
- Crypto Entrepreneur Convicted in AML Bitcoin Fraud Case
A federal jury in California has convicted Rowland Marcus Andrade, the founder of AML Bitcoin, on charges of wire fraud and money laundering linked to a 2017–2018 initial coin offering (ICO). Prosecutors say Andrade m…
· Regulation
- U.S. Senate Advances Stablecoin Bill as Crypto Regulation Gains Momentum
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has taken a significant step toward regulating stablecoins, advancing a bill that could set federal standards for issuers. The legislation, known as the Guiding and Establishing Natio…
· Regulation
- CZ Denies WSJ Report on Trump Family Ties and Pardon Request
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has denied a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report alleging that representatives of Donald Trump’s family held talks to acquire a financial stake in Binance.US. The report also claimed C…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Dips as Trade War Fears Weigh on Markets, Trump-Binance Deal Eyed
Bitcoin fell 2.2% to $80,833 on Thursday as fears of a Trump-led global trade war and recession concerns pressured risk assets. Despite softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data, crypto markets struggled as investors r…
· Investing
- Kraken Moves $820M in Bitcoin—Mystery or Routine Transfer?
Nearly $820 million worth of Bitcoin (9,890 BTC) has unexpectedly exited Kraken’s cold wallet, raising speculation in the crypto world. The massive transfer, flagged by blockchain tracker Whale Alert, was split into t…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Dominance Surges to 62.5%, Highest Since 2021
Bitcoin's market dominance has surged to 62.5%, its highest level since March 2021, according to TradingView data. This increase highlights Bitcoin’s growing influence in the crypto market as investors shift toward th…
· Investing
- DOGE Faces Bearish Signal as Death Cross Looms
Dogecoin (DOGE) is on the verge of confirming a "death cross," a bearish technical pattern where the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) drops below the 200-day SMA. This signals weakening short-term momentum against l…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Rises to $83,511 Amid Inflation Relief but Faces Trade War, Recession Fears
Bitcoin climbed 1.8% to $83,511 on Thursday, recovering from recent losses as softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data provided slight relief. However, gains were capped by ongoing fears of a U.S. recession and escala…
· Investing
- Ripple Secures UAE Crypto License, Expanding Global Reach
Ripple has received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to offer regulated crypto payments and services in the UAE. This milestone makes Ripple the first blockchain-powered payments provider li…
· Regulation
- XRP Eyes Breakout as Bears Lose Grip Amid Declining Volume
XRP remains trapped in a persistent downward channel, with both its upper and lower boundaries steadily trending lower. The asset is currently hovering near the lower boundary at $2.00, a critical support level that h…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Faces Bearish Pressure: Will $75K Hold or Break?
Bitcoin remains under pressure as bearish momentum intensifies, with the cryptocurrency struggling to hold the critical $75,000 support level. Increased volatility has raised concerns about a potential breakdown, maki…
· Investing
- Shiba Inu Shows Resilience Amid Bearish Pressure, Eyes Potential Reversal
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has faced intense bearish pressure in recent weeks but remains resilient. Despite struggling to hold key support levels, recent price action suggests that bulls are not ready to give up. SHIB has been…
· Insights & Views
- Argentina’s LIBRA Crypto Scandal Escalates: Lawyer Seeks U.S. Entrepreneur’s Arrest
The LIBRA cryptocurrency scandal in Argentina deepened this week as lawyer Gregorio Dalbon formally requested the international arrest of Hayden Davis, the alleged key figure behind the token’s collapse. Dalbon submit…
· Regulation
- SEC Nears Conclusion in Ripple Case as XRP Surges
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly finalizing its case against Ripple, according to "Crypto In America" host Eleanor Terrett. This news has driven XRP’s price up by 3.5%, based on CoinGeck…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin's $70K Support: A Launchpad for the Next Rally?
Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro at Fidelity Investments, believes Bitcoin's key support level to watch is $70,000. He suggests that the recent correction may be a setup for the next rally, with Bitcoin now re…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Pectra Upgrade Delayed as Holesky Testnet Finally Reaches Finality
Ethereum’s Holesky testnet has finally reached finality, overcoming a software bug that delayed it for nearly two weeks after the Pectra upgrade. This milestone comes as developers postpone setting a mainnet launch da…
· Technology
- Franklin Templeton Joins Solana ETF Race Amid Rising Approval Odds
Franklin Templeton, managing $1.53 trillion in assets, has filed to launch a Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S. The filing was submitted by Cboe BZX Exchange earlier this week, marking another major m…
· Business