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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
- Payward Revenue Jumps 17% as Profit Sinks After $2.65B Acquisition Spree
Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, reported a sharp profit decline despite posting strong revenue growth in the second quarter of 2026, raising questions about the cost of its aggressive acquisitio…
· Insights & Views
- Hong Kong Stablecoin HKDAP Launches for Institutions as Retail Waits
Anchorpoint Financial opened its HKDAP stablecoin to institutional, corporate and professional investors on Aug. 12, marking a new phase in Hong Kong’s regulated digital asset market. Retail investors, however, remain…
· Regulation
- Cardano Price Holds $0.18 as DeFi TVL Jumps 14M ADA
Cardano (ADA) price is defending the crucial $0.18 support level as activity across its decentralized finance ecosystem strengthens. Cardano DeFi TVL has increased by more than 14 million ADA since August 8, although …
· Investing
- Stellar Adapter Upgrade Targets Easier Smart Contracts and Faster Consensus
Stellar is preparing for a major blockchain upgrade designed to simplify smart contract development while improving network performance as adoption and activity continue to grow.
· Insights & Views
- Binance Ends SOPH Support on BNB Smart Chain, Delists Several Trading Pairs
Binance has announced another round of service changes affecting Sophon (SOPH), several spot trading pairs, margin products and crypto loans as part of its ongoing platform reviews.
· Business
- XRP Whales Accumulate at $1 as ETF Assets Fall Below $1 Billion
XRP whales are stepping up their accumulation near the crucial $1 price level, helping offset weakening institutional demand as spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) see their net assets fall below $1 billion.
· Investing
- Strategy Challenges MSCI Proposal That Could Remove MSTR From Global Indexes
Strategy is pushing back against MSCI’s proposed methodology for classifying “non-operating companies,” warning that the changes could lead to MSTR being removed from the index provider’s global equity benchmarks.
· Business
- Bank Leumi to Launch Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana Trading in 2027
Bank Leumi, Israel’s largest bank, is preparing to launch cryptocurrency trading services in early 2027, becoming the first Israeli bank to announce plans to provide customers with direct access to digital asset trading.
· Business
- Pi Network Price Eyes 25% Rally as Bullish Signals Strengthen
Pi Network (PI) price rose 1.55% on August 14 to trade near $0.089, while trading volume increased 13%, according to CoinMarketCap data. Despite the modest price gain, several technical and sentiment indicators sugges…
· Investing
- Solana Alpenglow Upgrade Targets 150ms Transaction Finality
Solana is preparing for a major overhaul of its consensus architecture with the upcoming Alpenglow upgrade, which aims to reduce transaction finality from roughly 12.8 seconds to just 150 milliseconds.
· Investing
- MSCI Puts Strategy, Metaplanet Back in Crosshairs With New Index Proposal
Top publicly listed Bitcoin holders Strategy (MSTR) and Metaplanet (3350) are once again facing potential exclusion from MSCI indexes, months after avoiding an earlier rule targeting crypto treasury companies.
· Business
- Bitcoin, XRP Face Selling Pressure as SEC Delays and Rising Yields Weigh on Crypto
Bitcoin and XRP are facing renewed selling pressure as regulatory delays, weakening ETF demand and rising U.S. Treasury yields create a challenging backdrop for the cryptocurrency market.
· Insights & Views
- CFTC to Discuss Crypto Regulation as CLARITY Act Stalls
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will hold the inaugural meeting of its Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC) on August 20, with crypto regulation set to take center stage. The meeting comes as the C…
· Regulation
- Tether Completes First Full Financial Audit as USDT Reserves Face Greater Scrutiny
Tether, the issuer of USDT, the world's largest stablecoin, has completed its first full financial audit, marking a major step in the company's long-running effort to address concerns about transparency and the assets…
· Business
- XRP Price Struggles Near $1 as Whale Buying Clashes With Weak ETF Demand
XRP has underperformed several major cryptocurrencies over the past month, falling more than 5% while Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana recorded modest gains. The XRP price is now hovering near $1, with conflicting on-cha…
· Investing
- BlockDAG at $0.002 as Kaspa and Sui Roll Out Major Network Upgrades
Kaspa and Sui are drawing attention following recent network upgrades, while BlockDAG (BDAG) is approaching launch with a Stage 1 price of $0.002 and a growing suite of planned utility features.
· Business
- Riot Platforms to Sell 4,300 Bitcoin to Fund AI Data Center Expansion
Riot Platforms is preparing to sell 4,300 Bitcoin (BTC) to help finance the expansion of its AI data center infrastructure, according to its latest SEC filing. The move highlights a growing shift among major Bitcoin m…
· Business
- Novogratz Warns US Debt Crisis Could Force Fiscal Discipline, Boost Bitcoin
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz has warned that the United States’ growing debt and persistent government spending could eventually force policymakers into fiscal discipline, while strengthening the long-term case f…
· People
- Michael Saylor Unveils Bitcoin Finance Stack With USDT as Key Payment Layer
Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor is expanding his long-standing Bitcoin-focused vision with a new Digital Finance Stack that gives Tether’s USDT stablecoin a significant role in everyday transactions.
· People
- Evernorth Revises $1 Billion XRP Treasury Deal as Token Price Falls
Evernorth Holdings has revised the terms of its planned Nasdaq listing through a merger with special purpose acquisition company Armada Acquisition Corp. II, responding to a sharp decline in the price of XRP.
· Business
- Trezor Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Nearly 14,000 Customers
Trezor customers are facing heightened phishing and security risks after a data breach at ShipMonk, one of the hardware wallet maker’s fulfillment partners, exposed personal information belonging to nearly 14,000 people.
· Technology
- Kalshi Eyes $40 Billion Valuation in $750 Million Funding Round
Prediction market giant Kalshi is reportedly in advanced talks to raise at least $750 million in a new funding round that would value the company at $40 billion, highlighting its rapid growth amid booming demand for p…
· Business
- Swissquote Cuts 2026 Outlook as Crypto Income Plunges 66%
Swiss banking and fintech firm Swissquote Group (SQN) has lowered its full-year revenue and profit forecasts after a sharp downturn in cryptocurrency trading weighed heavily on its first-half results.
· Investing
- Delio CEO Sentenced to 15 Years in South Korea Over $50M Crypto Fraud
The CEO of bankrupt South Korean crypto lending platform Delio has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted in a cryptocurrency fraud case involving roughly $50 million and more than 1,100 victims.
· Regulation
- Japan’s Rate Hikes Could Put Bitcoin and the Yen Carry Trade Under Pressure
Japan’s recovery from its decades-long economic slump could have major consequences for Bitcoin and global risk markets. After the country’s asset bubble collapsed in the early 1990s, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept inte…
· Investing
- CFTC Warns Prediction Markets Over Trading Incentive and Market-Maker Programs
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has warned prediction market operators that certain trading incentive and market-maker programs could increase the risk of market manipulation and other prohibited …
· Regulation
- Securitize Shares Sink 20% After Q2 Revenue Miss
Securitize (SECZ) shares plunged 20% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the tokenization company reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter results in its first earnings release since becoming a publicly traded …
· Investing
- Zerohash to Refile U.S. Trust Bank Charter Application After OCC Return
Crypto infrastructure provider Zerohash plans to refile its application for a U.S. national trust bank charter after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) returned its initial filing in July.
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Price Stalls Below $64K as Key Resistance Blocks Bullish Breakout
Bitcoin continues to consolidate near the $64,000 level, but the cryptocurrency has yet to deliver the technical breakout needed to reverse its broader bearish trend. Despite recovering strongly from its June low near…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Price Stabilizes Near $0.07 as DOGE Eyes Key Resistance
Dogecoin (DOGE) remains locked in a broader bearish trend, but its latest price action suggests selling pressure may finally be easing. After spending much of July and early August consolidating near recent lows, the …
· Investing
- Zcash Price Eyes $500 Breakout as ZEC Holds Key Support
Zcash (ZEC) remains technically bullish despite another rejection above the $500 level. Trading near $488, ZEC is consolidating between key short-term moving averages while preserving the broader recovery structure es…
· Investing
- XRP Price Nears $1 as Bearish Pressure Builds
XRP is trading dangerously close to the psychologically important $1 level as bearish pressure continues to dominate its price structure. With XRP hovering around $1.03, buyers have so far failed to produce a convinci…
· Investing
- BlackRock Lowers Bitcoin ETF Entry Barrier
BlackRock is making it easier for investors to move Bitcoin into its spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, potentially opening a new path for larger holders seeking exposure to the asset without immediately selling their coins.
· Business
- SEC Crypto Rules Could Advance as CLARITY Act Faces September Delay
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to take a major step toward establishing a clearer regulatory framework for crypto as Congress leaves Washington without passing the CLARITY Act.
· Regulation
- Bitget Launches Institutional Crypto Liquidity Service
Bitget has introduced a new institutional liquidity service designed to support professional and high-volume traders as the crypto exchange expands its contracts-for-difference (CFD) business.
· Business
- Aster Launches AOS-2 for Perpetual Futures Listings
Aster has launched Aster Open Standards Phase 2 (AOS-2), expanding its open listing framework from spot assets to perpetual futures markets. The new system allows eligible crypto projects to apply for perpetual listin…
· Business
- Solana Price Forecast: Can SOL Reclaim $80 and Reach $100?
Solana (SOL) price slipped 1.16% to around $74.88 on Tuesday, giving back some of its recent gains as weakness across the broader cryptocurrency market pressured digital assets. Despite the decline, growing institutio…
· Investing
- CFTC Orders Kalshi to Keep Operating in New York
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has ordered prediction market operator Kalshi to continue operating in New York, escalating a growing legal battle between federal regulators and the state over the…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Stuck Below $67K Resistance
Bitcoin price remains trapped in a narrow consolidation near $63,900 as neither buyers nor sellers have gained enough momentum to trigger a decisive breakout. The $63,000–$67,000 range has become increasingly importan…
· Investing
- Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Faces Key $1,925 Breakout Test
Ethereum price action remains compressed as ETH continues consolidating below the $1,900 level following its recovery from June’s lows. At around $1,880, Ethereum is trading slightly above its short-term moving averag…
· Investing