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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
- XRPL EVM v11 Upgrade to Boost XRP Ledger Security and Cross-Chain Stability
The XRP Ledger Ethereum Virtual Machine (XRPL EVM) sidechain is preparing for another major upgrade as developers focus on strengthening the network’s security, resilience, and long-term reliability. Peersyst, one of …
· Business
- Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP in Scheduled Escrow Release as Market Awaits Re-Lock Decision
Ripple has completed its scheduled monthly XRP escrow release, unlocking 1 billion XRP on July 1 as part of the cryptocurrency company's long-standing supply management system. The release, valued at approximately $1.…
· Business
- AI Boom and Bitcoin Bear Market Set Stage for Volatile Second Half of 2026
The first half of 2026 was dominated by the artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom, but market analysts believe the second half of the year will focus on identifying which companies and assets can truly benefit …
· Insights & Views
- World Launches Solana Prediction Market on Phantom With Chainlink Integration
World, the highly anticipated Solana-based project that sparked widespread speculation across X with its mysterious marketing campaign and the slogan “Trade Everything,” has officially launched as a fully onchain pred…
· Business
- Bitcoin Starts 2026 With Rare Back-to-Back Quarterly Losses, Raising Bear Market Concerns
Bitcoin (BTC) entered the second half of 2026 under pressure after recording losses in both the first and second quarters, an uncommon performance that has historically been associated with prolonged cryptocurrency be…
· Investing
- EU Reviews MiCA as Crypto Rules Enter Full Force Across Europe
The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation has entered a new phase as its transitional grandfathering period officially ended on July 1, requiring crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) without fu…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Holds Above $58K as Crypto Markets Face Liquidations While Select Altcoins Rally
Bitcoin (BTC) edged 0.3% higher to around $58,700 on Wednesday after briefly dropping to $57,700, its lowest level since September 2024 during early UTC trading. The world's largest cryptocurrency managed to recover p…
· Investing
- AAVE Sees Strongest New Wallet Growth Since 2021 as DeFi Interest Rebounds
Aave, one of the largest decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols by total value locked (TVL), recorded its strongest daily surge in new wallet creation in nearly five years, signaling renewed investor interest …
· Investing
- Binance Faces £150M UK Lawsuit as 1,700 Investors Seek Compensation Over Crypto Derivatives
Nearly 1,700 UK investors have filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), in London’s High Court, seeking at least £150 million (around $200 million) in damages over …
· People
- Trump Reports $600M in Crypto Income, Over $100M in Bitcoin and Ethereum Holdings
President Donald Trump has disclosed more than $600 million in cryptocurrency-related income, underscoring the growing role digital assets play in his personal business portfolio. The latest U.S. government financial …
· Insights & Views
- Binance Expands bStocks With Microsoft, Meta, Palantir and QQQ Tokenized Assets
Binance has expanded its bStocks lineup by adding tokenized versions of five major U.S. securities, strengthening its position in the growing tokenized equities market. The latest additions include Microsoft (MSFTB), …
· Business
- Riot Platforms Transfers 500 Bitcoin to NYDIG as AI Data Center Strategy Expands
Bitcoin mining company Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT) has transferred another 500 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at approximately $39 million, to digital asset custodian NYDIG, signaling the latest step in its evolving treasury…
· Investing
- BlackRock, Coinbase, Ripple Back OUSD Stablecoin With Shared Revenue Model
BlackRock, Coinbase, Ripple, Mastercard, and several other financial and technology companies have joined forces to support the launch of the Open Standard OUSD stablecoin, a new digital dollar initiative designed to …
· Business
- Ethereum Price Holds Near $1,560 as Robert Kiyosaki Predicts $95K ETH by 2027
Ethereum price hovered near $1,560 as renewed selling pressure swept across the cryptocurrency market, keeping ETH below the key $1,600 resistance level. The broader crypto market lost 1.75% over the past 24 hours, br…
· Investing
- Ripple RLUSD Supply Drops After Massive Token Burns as Open USD Stablecoin Gains Momentum
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin has experienced a sharp decline in circulating supply after major token burns on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), coinciding with the emergence of Open USD (OUSD), a new consortium-backed stablecoin th…
· Insights & Views
- Phantom Hires Ventuals Founders to Expand Hyperliquid Perpetual Futures Trading
Phantom has strengthened its push into crypto trading by hiring the team behind Ventuals, one of the most recognized private-company trading projects built on the Hyperliquid ecosystem. On Tuesday, the crypto wallet p…
· Business
- Circle Stock Drops as Open USD Stablecoin Network Sparks Competition Fears
Circle (NYSE: CRCL) shares plunged on Tuesday after the unveiling of the Open USD (OUSD) stablecoin network triggered concerns about rising competition in the fast-growing stablecoin market. While the announcement rat…
· Insights & Views
- SEC Seeks Public Input on ETF Rules as Crypto Fund Expansion Gains Momentum
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a broad review of its regulatory framework for exchange-traded funds (ETFs), signaling potential changes that could pave the way for more innovative inves…
· Regulation
- Chinese Crypto Fraudster Miles Guo Sentenced to 30 Years Over $1 Billion Himalaya Coin Scam
Chinese businessman and self-exiled billionaire Miles Guo, the founder of the fraudulent cryptocurrency project Himalaya Coin, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by a U.S. federal judge after being convicted on …
· Regulation
- Ripple Expands Global Regulatory Push as XRP Eyes Institutional Adoption Ahead of CLARITY Act
Ripple is strengthening its global regulatory presence as the cryptocurrency industry closely watches the progress of the U.S. CLARITY Act, a proposed bill that could reshape digital asset regulation. Market analysts …
· Business
- Securitize Set for NYSE Debut After Shareholders Approve SPAC Merger
Securitize, a leading blockchain tokenization platform backed by BlackRock, is preparing to become a publicly traded company after shareholders of Cantor Equity Partners II (NYSE: CEPT) approved the companies' propose…
· Business
- Bitcoin Price Holds Near $60K as Bears Maintain Control Despite Oversold Signals
Bitcoin is once again testing one of the most critical psychological price levels in the cryptocurrency market as it hovers around the $60,000 mark. After enduring weeks of heavy selling pressure, the world's largest …
· Investing
- Dogecoin Price Nears Potential Bottom as Oversold Signals Grow
Dogecoin (DOGE) could be approaching a potential price bottom after enduring months of heavy selling pressure, with several technical indicators suggesting that bearish momentum may be fading. While the popular meme c…
· Investing
- Ukraine Transfers $8.3M in Seized USDT to State-Controlled Wallet in Historic First
Ukraine has officially transferred more than $8.3 million worth of seized Tether (USDT) into state management, marking the first time the country has placed confiscated cryptocurrency into a government-controlled wall…
· Regulation
- Bybit Restricts EEA Trading Ahead of MiCA Deadline as OKX Targets European Users
Bybit will gradually restrict crypto trading services on its Global platform for users across the European Economic Area (EEA), becoming the second major cryptocurrency exchange after Binance to scale back operations …
· Regulation
- Pi Network Pi2Day 2026 Products Fail to Lift PI Price as Token Hits Record Low
Pi Network introduced three new products during its Pi2Day 2026 event, promoting them as tools designed to expand the ecosystem and attract external developers. While the releases improve the network's functionality, …
· Investing
- Bitget Launches UEX Futures League With 240,000 USDT Prize Pool and Global Trading Finals
Bitget has introduced the UEX Futures League, a global trading competition designed to give participants a chance to qualify for the exclusive UEX Global Alpha Tournament (GAT). The invitation-only championship will f…
· Business
- Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Criticizes Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Strategy, Says Utility Drives Long-Term Crypto Value
The long-running dispute between Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has reignited, with Garlinghouse once again criticizing Saylor’s Bitcoin-focused investment strategy. The la…
· Business
- Bitcoin-Backed Lending Gains Institutional Momentum as Banks Embrace Crypto-Backed Credit
Bitcoin-backed lending is entering a new phase of institutional growth, with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) highlighting a shift toward more transparent, conservative, and regulated lending practices following the crypto c…
· Business
- JPMorgan Urges Strong Crypto Rules as U.S. Digital Asset Bill Advances
JPMorgan has called for a durable regulatory framework for digital assets, warning that the cryptocurrency industry's rapid growth must be matched with safeguards that protect consumers, financial markets, and the bro…
· Regulation
- Crypto Hacks Explained: Why Private Key Failures Remain the Biggest Threat to Web3 Security
Crypto hacks continue to dominate headlines as blockchain projects lose billions of dollars to cyberattacks. While many assume these incidents expose weaknesses in blockchain technology, security experts argue that th…
· Technology
- White House Pushes Crypto Market Structure Bill as Law Enforcement Concerns Persist
The White House is stepping up efforts to advance the U.S. Senate’s Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, scheduling a meeting with law enforcement organizations on Monday to address concerns over provisions tied to crypt…
· Regulation
- Solana Holds Key Support as SOL Shows Strength Despite Broader Crypto Market Weakness
Solana (SOL) is demonstrating notable resilience compared to Bitcoin and several other major cryptocurrencies, signaling that the digital asset remains one of the stronger performers despite ongoing market uncertainty…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Outlook: BTC Struggles Below Key Resistance as Bearish Momentum Persists
Bitcoin remains under heavy selling pressure despite repeated attempts to stabilize above the crucial $60,000 level. The leading cryptocurrency has struggled to regain bullish momentum after breaking below an ascendin…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Price Nears Critical $1 Support as Bearish Momentum Remains Strong
XRP continues to rank among the weakest-performing large-cap cryptocurrencies as its price action remains locked in a well-defined bearish trend. After spending several months consolidating between approximately $1.30…
· Investing
- U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Log Record $4.06 Billion Monthly Outflows as Institutional Demand Weakens
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs are on track to post their largest monthly net outflow since launching in January 2024, highlighting a sharp decline in institutional demand for the world's largest cryptocurrency.
· Investing
- Crypto Market Eyes Volatile Monday as Bitcoin, Gold, and Stocks React to ETF Outflows, Fed Risks
The crypto market entered the new week under renewed pressure as Bitcoin extended its decline, dragging broader digital assets lower amid growing macroeconomic uncertainty and persistent ETF outflows. Investors are cl…
· Investing
- XRP ETFs Attract Fresh Inflows as Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds Extend Outflow Streak
The cryptocurrency market remained under pressure on June 26, with the total market capitalization slipping 0.83% to $2.07 trillion as investors continued to reduce exposure to major digital assets. Bitcoin traded bel…
· Investing
- CZ Says Crypto Bear Market Driven by AI Shift, Geopolitics, and Market Cycle
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, has shared fresh insights into the cryptocurrency market, Binance’s future, and the evolving U.S. regulatory landscape during two recent interviews with CoinDesk.
· Regulation
- Samson Mow Says Bitcoin Bottom Is Already In as Halving Cycle Accelerates
Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow believes the cryptocurrency has already reached its market bottom, arguing that the traditional four-year halving cycle has accelerated and that investors relying on historical patterns may…
· People