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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
- BitGo CEO Challenges Anthropic AI With 100 BTC Wallet Worth $6.3 Million
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe has publicly challenged Anthropic to prove the real-world hacking capabilities of its AI models by offering access to a Bitcoin wallet containing 100 BTC, worth approximately $6.3 million.
· Technology
- Craig Wright Reignites Bitcoin Debate With Call for Immutable Protocol
Craig Wright has renewed debate over Bitcoin’s future, arguing that the cryptocurrency’s base protocol should remain permanently unchanged to preserve true decentralization. In a series of posts on X, the self-proclai…
· People
- Spark Bets on Stablecoin Fragmentation as OTC Lending Targets $1B
Spark is positioning itself as key infrastructure for the rapidly expanding stablecoin market, shifting its focus from consumer products to institutional liquidity and lending services as competition among stablecoin …
· Technology
- Senate Faces Tight Deadline to Advance Crypto Clarity Act Before August Recess
The U.S. Senate has just one week before its summer recess, leaving little time to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a landmark cryptocurrency market structure bill that remains a top priority for the digi…
· Regulation
- CZ Says Liquidity Remains Despite Crypto Bear Market as Chamath Bets on AI Infrastructure
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) believes the current crypto bear market is not suffering from a lack of capital. Instead, he argues that significant liquidity remains available, with investors simply searching for…
· Insights & Views
- Pi Network Price Rises Ahead of August 11 Node Update Deadline Despite Supply Concerns
Pi Network (PI) is back in the spotlight as its price edges higher ahead of a key network upgrade, while node operators face an August 11 deadline to install Protocol v26 or risk being disconnected from the network. T…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Price Rises Despite First-Ever ETF Outflows as Bearish Signals Persist
Dogecoin (DOGE) edged 1.23% higher on Aug. 1 to trade around $0.070, even as newly launched spot Dogecoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their first monthly net outflows since debuting in November 2025. The pri…
· Investing
- Strategy Keeps STRC Dividend at 12% Despite Shares Trading Below Par
Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, has decided to keep the dividend rate on its high-yield preferred stock, STRC, unchanged at 12% for August, surprising some investors who had anticipa…
· Investing
- Coldcard Wallet Exploit Expands as Bitcoin Theft Reaches $89 Million
A third wave of attacks targeting vulnerable Coldcard-generated Bitcoin wallets has drained another 208 BTC from 1,912 addresses, pushing total losses to 1,367 BTC—worth nearly $89 million—according to Galaxy Research…
· Technology
- Pump.fun Faces Layoff Claims as Token Unlock Sparks Fresh Scrutiny
Pump.fun is facing renewed criticism after anonymous posts on X claimed to represent more than 40 former employees who allege they were dismissed without receiving the full value of their promised token allocations. T…
· Business
- XRP Ledger v3.3.0 Upgrade to Add Privacy, Sponsored Fees, and Institutional Features
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is preparing for its next major software upgrade, with RippleX Head of Product Jazzi Copper revealing five proposed amendments expected to be included in the upcoming xrpld 3.3.0 release. While t…
· Insights & Views
- Solana Price Outlook: SOL Stuck Below Key Resistance as $72 Support Holds
Solana (SOL) remains trapped in a narrow trading range after failing to extend its July recovery, with the cryptocurrency fluctuating between $73 and $75. While sellers have eased their pressure compared to earlier th…
· Investing
- Cardano Price Prediction: Can ADA Break $0.20 After Holding Key Support?
Cardano (ADA) continues to recover from months of heavy selling pressure, but the cryptocurrency has yet to confirm a full bullish reversal. Trading around $0.168, ADA has stabilized after defending a critical support…
· Investing
- Zcash Price Holds Key Support as Bulls Defend Critical Moving Averages
Zcash (ZEC) has entered a pivotal technical phase after surrendering part of its strong July rally, with the cryptocurrency now testing key moving-average support that could determine its next major move.
· Investing
- Dogecoin Price Prediction: DOGE Near Yearly Lows as Bearish Trend Holds Strong
Dogecoin (DOGE) remains under heavy bearish pressure, with the popular meme coin trading near its yearly lows after failing to sustain a recovery above $0.11 in May. At the time of writing, DOGE is hovering around $0.…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Holds Above Key Levels Despite Fed Fears and Coldcard Hack
Bitcoin (BTC) is closing July with stronger-than-expected performance despite mounting macroeconomic and industry-specific challenges. Although the leading cryptocurrency slipped below $63,000 on Friday, trading aroun…
· Investing
- Tether Posts $1.5B Q2 Profit as USDT Supply Reaches $184.6B
Tether reported $1.5 billion in net operating profit for the second quarter of 2026, supported by strong returns from its U.S. Treasury and repurchase agreement investments, according to its latest BDO attestation.
· Investing
- Tom Lee Says Ethereum Will Power AI Payments Despite Growing Skepticism
Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee believes the next major winner in the artificial intelligence boom will not be chipmakers but Ethereum, arguing that blockchain networks will become the payment infrastructure for AI agents.
· Business
- XRP Sell Pressure Eases as Exchange Outflows Rise, but August Risks Remain
On-chain data suggests selling pressure on XRP is fading as August begins, but weak seasonal performance and limited institutional demand could still weigh on the cryptocurrency's price outlook.
· Investing
- Senate Eyes CLARITY Act Vote Before August Recess as Crypto Bill Gains Momentum
Senator Cynthia Lummis has reaffirmed that the U.S. Senate is still aiming to bring the CLARITY Act to the floor before lawmakers leave Washington for the August recess, signaling that crypto market structure legislat…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Slips Below $64K as Bearish Crypto Derivatives Signal More Downside
Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market are ending July under pressure, with Bitcoin (BTC) falling 1.3% to around $63,870 and Ethereum (ETH) dropping 1.4% to roughly $1,890 after failing to reclaim the $2,000 ma…
· Investing
- New York Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Illegal Sports Betting Operations
New York has filed a lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi, accusing the company of operating an unlicensed gambling business by offering sports and event-based wagering to residents without a state gaming…
· Regulation
- IREN Stock Surges as AI Cloud Contracts and Strong Demand Boost Investor Confidence
IREN shares rebounded sharply after Co-CEO Daniel Roberts reassured investors that demand for the company's AI computing infrastructure continues to outpace its current expansion capacity, highlighting strong business…
· Business
- Coinbase Stock Drops After Q2 Earnings Miss as Crypto Trading Revenue Weakens
Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) shares fell about 5% in after-hours trading on Thursday after the cryptocurrency exchange reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter earnings, reflecting softer crypto market activity and dec…
· Investing
- Strategy Posts $8.2B Q2 Loss as Bitcoin Decline Hits Digital Asset Holdings
Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, reported an $8.2 billion net loss for the second quarter after the recent decline in Bitcoin prices significantly reduced the fair value of its cryptoc…
· Business
- Hyperliquid (HYPE) Price Drops 25%: Is the Correction Nearly Over?
Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, remains under pressure after extending its month-long correction, leaving investors questioning whether the decline is a healthy pullback or a sign that the token’s strong momentum is…
· Investing
- Zcash Price Eyes $500 Recovery as Key Support Holds Firm
Zcash (ZEC) is showing signs of stabilizing after a two-week pullback, with technical indicators suggesting the privacy-focused cryptocurrency could still rally toward the $500 level if buyers continue defending criti…
· Investing
- XRP Price Faces Key Resistance as Bulls Eye Break Above $1.10
XRP price continues to struggle as sellers maintain control near critical resistance levels, leaving traders waiting for a decisive breakout. At the time of writing, XRP is trading around $1.08, sitting below its 50-d…
· Investing
- Pi Network Price Rises Ahead of Protocol 26 Upgrade Despite Token Unlock Risks
Pi Network (PI) climbed 4.71% on July 30, outperforming the broader cryptocurrency market as Bitcoin slipped 0.74%. At the time of writing, PI traded around $0.082 after rebounding from $0.078, with investor sentiment…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin, Ether Hold Steady as Chip Stock Selloff Eases and AI Earnings Calm Markets
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies traded largely unchanged on Thursday as global investors saw early signs that the semiconductor-led equity selloff may be stabilizing. Despite continued volatility in technolog…
· Investing
- Anthropic AI Finds Cryptographic Flaw, Raising Questions Over Quantum-Safe Security
Anthropic has revealed that its Claude Mythos Preview AI model uncovered a major weakness in HAWK, a proposed post-quantum digital signature algorithm designed to secure future online banking, web payments, and other …
· Technology
- Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Now Drive Crypto Price Discovery, Research Shows
Perpetual futures, commonly known as perpetual swaps or perps, have become the dominant force behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and broader cryptocurrency price discovery, reshaping how digital asset markets function. While m…
· Investing
- Binance US Targets CFTC Approval to Launch Prediction Markets
Binance US is preparing to expand beyond cryptocurrency trading by pursuing regulatory approval to enter the fast-growing prediction markets sector. The exchange plans to apply for a Designated Contract Market (DCM) l…
· Business
- CFTC, Kalshi Face Setback as Court Backs Wisconsin in Sports Prediction Market Dispute
A federal court has dealt another setback to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and leading prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket, by rejecting efforts to block Wisconsin from enfor…
· Regulation
- Crypto Stocks Slide Ahead of Fed Rate Decision as Coinbase, Robinhood, and Strategy Remain in Focus
Crypto-related stocks remained under pressure on Wednesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated interest rate decision. Shares of major crypto companies, includ…
· Investing
- $592M Asset Manager Adds Franklin XRP ETF as Institutional Interest Grows
Institutional interest in XRP investment products continues to build as Gerber, an Ohio-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $592 million in assets, disclosed a new position in the Franklin XRP E…
· Investing
- Senate Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Crucial Test Before August Recess
The future of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act may hinge on a bipartisan compromise being negotiated by Senators Thom Tillis and Ruben Gallego, as lawmakers race to finalize U.S. crypto market structure legislatio…
· Regulation
- Robinhood Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates as HOOD Stock Slips Despite Record Revenue
Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) delivered stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings, but its shares fell around 4% in after-hours trading after closing 3.1% lower during Wednesday's regular session. Despite post…
· Business
- Michael Saylor Warns on Bitcoin Upgrade as Strategy Halts BTC Buying
Michael Saylor has renewed his warning over Bitcoin’s proposed BIP-110 upgrade as Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) pauses its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation and instead builds a $3.75 billion cash reserve. According…
· Business
- Clarity Act Faces Senate Delays as Mike Haridopolos Pushes for US Crypto Leadership
Florida Congressman Mike Haridopolos has renewed his support for the Clarity Act, warning that continued Senate delays could weaken the United States' position in the global digital asset industry. Speaking on Fox Bus…
· Regulation