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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
- 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
- Mt. Gox Moves $931M in Bitcoin Amid Market Downturn, Raising Concerns
Mt. Gox has once again made headlines with a massive Bitcoin transfer. On March 12, blockchain tracking platform Lookonchain reported that the defunct exchange moved 11,834 BTC, worth approximately $931.19 million. Th…
· Investing
- Cardano Surges as Trading Volume Hits $2B Amid Market Rebound
Cardano (ADA) is seeing renewed investor interest as its 24-hour trading volume skyrocketed to $2 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. This surge follows a recent price dip, prompting traders to reenter the market.
· Investing
- Binance Secures Historic $2B Crypto Investment: What It Means for the Market
Binance just made history with a massive $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi-based MGX, marking its first-ever institutional backing. Notably, this is also the largest investment in any crypto company, and the entire…
· Business
- Paolo Ardoino’s U.S. Debut Signals Tether’s Growing Influence
Paolo Ardoino, the face of Tether, received applause as he took the stage at the Cantor Fitzgerald Global Technology Conference in New York. Dressed casually in a Ralph Lauren polo and gray khakis, he contrasted sharp…
· People
- Sony Brings LINE into Web3 with Soneium Blockchain Integration
Sony’s blockchain division is teaming up with Japanese social media giant LINE to bring its popular mini-apps to the web3 space via the Soneium network. The collaboration aims to integrate four LINE-based games—Sleepa…
· Business
- Ethereum ETFs Face $22M Outflow as Investors React to Market Trends
Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded significant outflows of $22 million on Tuesday, according to SoSoValue. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) saw the largest outflows at $11.82 million, followed…
· Investing
- Ethereum Crashes Below $2,000: Is the Worst Yet to Come?
Ethereum has fallen below the critical $2,000 support level, signaling worsening market conditions for the second-largest cryptocurrency. This decline, accompanied by a surge in trading volume, suggests strong bearish…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Faces Critical Support Breakdown: Is a Bigger Drop Ahead?
Dogecoin's price is on a steady downward trajectory, now testing a crucial support level at $0.14. This marks the final key support in its recent price action, and a break below could lead to further losses.
· Investing
- Solana Faces Bearish Pressure as Death Cross Looms, Price Drops Toward $110
Solana (SOL) is under intense selling pressure as it approaches a potential death cross, a bearish technical signal where the 50-day moving average crosses below the 200-day moving average. This formation often signal…
· Investing
- Bitcoin’s $50 Trillion Potential? Bitwise CIO Says Market Is Missing the Bigger Picture
Despite Bitcoin’s recent downturn, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan remains bullish, predicting its valuation could soar to $50 trillion. In 2025, Bitcoin’s price has steadily declined, even after the U.S. government establish…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Rises to $81,830 but Faces Pressure from Tariff Uncertainty and Inflation Fears
Bitcoin rebounded slightly on Wednesday, climbing 2% to $81,830.3 by 01:21 ET (05:21 GMT), but gains remained limited amid ongoing economic concerns. Investors stayed cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation data, while u…
· Investing
- Mesh Secures Series B Funding Led by Paradigm, Expands Global Crypto Payments Network
Mesh, a blockchain payments network, has raised an undisclosed amount in its Series B round led by Paradigm, with participation from ConsenSys, QuantumLight, Yolo Investments, Evolution VC, Hike Ventures, Opportuna, a…
· Business
- Franklin Templeton Joins XRP ETF Race, Fueling Market Optimism
Investment giant Franklin Templeton, managing $1.53 trillion in assets, has filed for an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), intensifying competition in the growing crypto ETF space. The firm follows smaller players like …
· People
- EOS Surges 10.13% in a Day, But Still Far From Its All-Time High
EOS saw a strong rally, climbing 10.13% to $0.4884 by 20:32 (00:32 GMT) on Wednesday, marking its biggest one-day gain since March 2. This increase pushed EOS’s market cap to $754.87 million, accounting for 0.03% of t…
· Investing
- XRP Surges 11.19% in a Day, Bitcoin and Ethereum Follow Uptrend
XRP saw a strong rally, rising 11.19% to $2.1720 by 20:01 (00:01 GMT) on the Investing.com Index. This marked its biggest one-day gain since March 2. The surge boosted XRP’s market cap to $125.76 billion, accounting f…
· Investing
- U.S. House Votes to Overturn IRS Crypto Reporting Rule, Citing Innovation Risks
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 292-132 to overturn an IRS rule classifying crypto entities, including decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, as brokers, requiring them to collect taxpayer and transaction dat…
· Regulation
- Markets Rebound as Ukraine Agrees to U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Proposal
What started as another down day in markets reversed course Tuesday afternoon after Ukraine accepted a Trump administration proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. The agreement, reached during talks in Saudi Ara…
· Investing
- ATME Launches Tokenized Gold Amid Rising Interest in Digital Assets
ATME, a Bahrain-licensed digital asset exchange, has completed its first real-world asset (RWA) tokenization with gold-backed tokens. Each token represents one kilogram of gold securely stored in custody, offering acc…
· Business
- Senator Lummis Reintroduces Bitcoin Act as BTC Market Sees Major Moves
Pro-crypto U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has reignited excitement in the Bitcoin community by reintroducing the Bitcoin Act, a bill proposing the U.S. government establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Originally propose…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin’s Wild Ride: Can It Hit $200K in 2024?
Bitcoin’s recent price action has been nothing short of a roller coaster. In just hours, BTC plunged 9%, only to rebound past $81,700, leaving traders questioning what’s next. Despite the turbulence, many investors re…
· Investing
- Cardano Surges Over 10% in a Day Amid Market Recovery
Cardano (ADA) saw a strong rebound, climbing 10.32% to $0.7273 by 14:13 (18:13 GMT) on Tuesday, marking its largest one-day percentage gain since March 2. The surge pushed Cardano’s market cap to $25.05 billion, accou…
· Investing
- Bitcoin’s Wild Ride: $1 Billion Liquidations and a Swift Rebound to $80K
The past 24 hours in the crypto market have been a rollercoaster, especially for leveraged traders. Bitcoin saw extreme volatility, plunging from $84,100 to $76,560—a sharp 9% drop for the $1.65 trillion asset. The pr…
· Investing
- Coinbase Nears Full Comeback in India with FIU Registration
Coinbase (COIN) is on the verge of fully re-entering the Indian market after securing registration with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), marking a significant step toward resuming its crypto trading services. Th…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Dips Below $80K as Crypto Market Sees $700M Liquidation Crash
Bitcoin (BTC) tumbled 4.5% below $80,000, triggering a market-wide sell-off that erased $700 million in long positions. Dogecoin (DOGE) and Ethereum (ETH) plummeted 9%, while Solana (SOL) and XRP shed 8% and 7%, respe…
· Investing
- MicroStrategy ETFs See Record Trading Amid Bitcoin Volatility
Defiance’s leveraged MicroStrategy (MSTR) ETFs witnessed record trading activity on Monday as the bitcoin-heavy firm’s shares plunged to their 200-day moving average.
· Investing
- Bitcoin and Nasdaq React to Rising Yen: Temporary Volatility or Trend Shift?
The recent declines in Bitcoin (BTC) and the Nasdaq coincide with a sharp rise in Japanese government bond yields and the strengthening yen (JPY), echoing market trends from last August. The yen’s rally, driven by nar…
· Investing
- U.S. Senators Push New Stablecoin Bill with State and Federal Oversight
The latest draft of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act introduces a major shift in stablecoin regulation, aiming to balance oversight between state and federal authoriti…
· Regulation
- Ethereum Whale Moves Millions to Kraken Amid Market Drop
An Ethereum (ETH) whale, holding the token since its initial coin offering (ICO), made a significant move by transferring 7,000 ETH—worth $13.8 million—to Kraken, according to blockchain analytics firm Spot On Chain. …
· Investing
- Cardano Drops Over 10% in Biggest One-Day Loss Since March as Crypto Market Declines
Cardano (ADA) fell sharply on Tuesday, dropping 10.21% to $0.6575 by 20:35 (00:35 GMT) on the Investing.com Index. This marks its largest single-day loss since March 9, pushing its market cap down to $23.7 billion, ac…
· Investing
- EOS Price Drops Over 11% Amid Market Decline, Bitcoin and Ethereum Also Slide
EOS saw a significant drop, plunging 11.09% to $0.4347 by 20:52 (00:52 GMT) on Tuesday, marking its steepest one-day loss since March 3. The decline pushed EOS’s market cap down to $693.15 million, making up just 0.03…
· Investing
- XRP Plunges Over 10% in Sharp Market Decline
XRP tumbled 10.51% to $1.9390 by 20:39 (00:39 GMT) on Tuesday, marking its steepest one-day drop since March 3. The decline pushed its market cap down to $117.42 billion, representing 4.59% of the total cryptocurrency…
· Investing
- El Salvador and Paraguay Strengthen Crypto Oversight with New Regulatory Agreement
El Salvador and Paraguay have entered into a key regulatory agreement to enhance oversight in the crypto sector. Paraguay’s Secretaría de Prevención de Lavado de Dinero o Bienes (SEPRELAD) and El Salvador’s Comisión N…
· Regulation
- SGX to Launch Bitcoin Perpetual Futures in 2025, Expanding Institutional Crypto Access
Singapore Exchange Ltd. (SGX) plans to introduce Bitcoin (BTC) perpetual futures in the second half of 2025, marking a major step into the crypto derivatives market. These contracts, designed for institutional and pro…
· Technology
- Utah Senate Passes Bitcoin Bill, Strengthening Crypto Rights
The Utah Senate has passed a Bitcoin bill, advancing the state's stance on cryptocurrency rights while omitting provisions for a state-run Bitcoin reserve. Initially expected to authorize the state treasurer to invest…
· Regulation
- Crypto Sell-Off Triggers Market Decline as Bitcoin Drops Below $80K
The ongoing cryptocurrency sell-off has spilled into equity markets, dragging down crypto-related stocks in pre-market trading Monday.
· Investing
- Thailand Approves USDT and USDC for Crypto Trading, Aligning with Global Trends
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expanded its list of approved cryptocurrencies, adding the two largest stablecoins, Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC), as trading pairs on regulated digital asset …
· Regulation
- Litecoin Plunges 11% in Biggest One-Day Drop Since March
Litecoin (LTC) saw a sharp decline on Monday, dropping 11.05% to $86.51 by 15:00 (19:00 GMT) on the Investing.com Index. This marked its steepest one-day percentage loss since March 3, pushing its market cap down to $…
· Investing
- Ethereum Plunges 10.2% in Biggest One-Day Drop Since March
Ethereum saw a sharp decline on Monday, dropping 10.2% to $1,832.33 by 15:01 (19:01 GMT) on the Investing.com Index, marking its steepest one-day loss since March 3. This downturn slashed Ethereum’s market cap to $223…
· Investing