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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
- Michael Saylor Hints at More Bitcoin Buys as Strategy Holdings Reach 847,363 BTC
Michael Saylor has once again fueled speculation about Strategy's next Bitcoin purchase after sharing an updated StrategyTracker chart on X, highlighting the company's massive cryptocurrency holdings and signaling tha…
· Investing
- SBI Holdings Strengthens Japan Crypto Leadership With $289M Bitbank Acquisition
SBI Holdings is making its biggest move yet in Japan's cryptocurrency sector with its planned $289 million acquisition of licensed crypto exchange Bitbank, a deal that further strengthens the financial giant's positio…
· Business
- Cryptocurrency Donations for Venezuela Earthquake Relief Gain Momentum
The global cryptocurrency community has mobilized to support Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country on June 24, highlighting the growing role of digital assets in humanitarian aid. Cry…
· Business
- Hyperliquid Faces Fresh Decentralization Debate After Singapore MAS Warning
Hyperliquid is facing renewed scrutiny after prominent investor and entrepreneur Kyle Samani accused the decentralized trading platform of overstating its permissionless nature. The criticism follows the Monetary Auth…
· Investing
- Jeremy Grantham Warns Bitcoin Faces Long-Term Decline, Calls BTC a ‘Useless Speculative Asset’
Jeremy Grantham, the co-founder of investment firm GMO and a veteran market strategist known for accurately warning about the 2000 dot-com crash and the 2008 global financial crisis, has renewed his criticism of Bitco…
· People
- Cathie Wood Says Capital Flight Could Fuel Next Bitcoin Rally Despite Crypto Bear Market
Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, believes the next major Bitcoin rally will be driven by capital fleeing economically unstable countries, even as the cryptocurrency market continues to struggle through a prolonged down…
· People
- XRP Price Eyes Rebound as Bullish Chart Signals Emerge While CLARITY Act Vote Nears
XRP could be positioning for a short-term recovery as bullish technical indicators begin to emerge, while investors continue to monitor progress on the U.S. CLARITY Act, a proposed cryptocurrency market structure bill…
· Investing
- EU Issues 230 MiCA Crypto Licenses as July Deadline Nears for Digital Asset Firms
The European Union has granted approximately 230 licenses under its landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), marking a major step toward creating a unified regulatory framework for the region's cryptocurre…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Price Faces Pressure as Gold, Silver Sell Off in AI Stock Boom
The artificial intelligence stock rally is reshaping global financial markets, drawing capital away from both traditional safe-haven assets and high-risk investments. As investors rush into AI-related stocks, gold, si…
· Investing
- Tether Expands Gold Strategy as Ledn Adds XAUT Support for Crypto-Backed Loans
Tether is expanding the utility of its tokenized gold product, Tether Gold (XAUT), by partnering with crypto lending platform Ledn, marking another step in the company's strategy to broaden the real-world use cases of…
· Business
- Ripple CEO Questions Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Strategy as Strategy Stock and STRC Face Pressure
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor’s approach to acquiring Bitcoin, arguing that long-term value in the cryptocurrency market should be driven by real-world utility rather tha…
· Investing
- OpenAI GPT-5.6 'Sol,' 'Terra,' 'Luna' Spark Crypto Buzz Over Familiar Names
OpenAI has unintentionally stirred excitement across the cryptocurrency community after unveiling its new GPT-5.6 family of artificial intelligence models, whose names closely resemble several of the industry's most r…
· Business
- Fed Rate Hike Outlook: Morgan Stanley Sees No Rate Increase in 2026 Despite Inflation Risks
Morgan Stanley expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged for the rest of 2026, although the Wall Street bank cautioned that persistent inflation or a stronger labor market could still force pol…
· Investing
- XRP Price Nears Critical $1 Support as Bearish Momentum Strengthens
XRP remains under heavy selling pressure as its price moves closer to the key psychological support level of $1, a zone that could determine the cryptocurrency’s next major move. After losing a crucial multi-month sup…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Risks Revisiting $60K as Bears Tighten Grip
Bitcoin (BTC) remains under heavy selling pressure, with bears firmly controlling the cryptocurrency market as the leading digital asset struggles to regain momentum. After failing to sustain its recovery attempt earl…
· Investing
- Aave, Solana Tokens Lead Crypto Rebound as Bitcoin Holds Near $60K
Bitcoin (BTC) stabilized around the $60,000 level on Friday following a sharp selloff earlier in the week, while decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens and the Solana ecosystem delivered the strongest gains across the cr…
· Investing
- Maxine Waters Urges Labor Department to Drop Trump-Era 401(k) Crypto Investment Proposal
U.S. Representative Maxine Waters is urging the Department of Labor to withdraw a proposed rule that would make it easier for 401(k) retirement plans to include alternative investments such as cryptocurrency, private …
· Regulation
- Ethereum Enters Critical Governance Shift as Former Foundation Executive Highlights Funding Challenge
Ethereum is entering a pivotal stage in its long-term decentralization strategy, according to former Ethereum Foundation contributor Trent Van Epps, who believes the blockchain's future will depend on expanding govern…
· Business
- Crypto Clarity Act Sparks Debate Over Developer Liability in Human Trafficking Cases
The Alliance to End Human Trafficking is urging U.S. lawmakers to reconsider a key provision in the proposed Clarity Act, warning that it could make it more difficult to hold certain cryptocurrency platform developers…
· Regulation
- UK Wealth Advisors Struggle to Track Clients’ Crypto Investments
A growing number of UK wealth advisors are losing visibility over their clients’ cryptocurrency investments, according to a recent CoinShares survey. The report reveals that more than half of British financial advisor…
· Regulation
- Solana Network Activity Surges Despite Rising Selling Pressure and Price Decline
Solana (SOL) has experienced a sharp decline of nearly 20% over the past month, but on-chain activity continues to paint a different picture. While long-term investors are increasingly transferring SOL to exchanges, s…
· Investing
- Meta’s Arena Could Challenge Polymarket and Kalshi in the Prediction Market Race
Meta is reportedly preparing to enter the rapidly growing prediction market industry with a new standalone platform called Arena, a move that could reshape competition for established players like Polymarket and Kalsh…
· Business
- Ripple Rallies Support for CLARITY Act as U.S. Crypto Bill Faces Senate Delay
Ripple has intensified its public campaign in Washington, D.C., urging lawmakers to advance the CLARITY Act, a proposed crypto regulation bill designed to establish clear rules for digital assets in the United States.…
· Regulation
- FBI Urges OneCoin Scam Victims to File Compensation Claims Before June 30
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are encouraging victims of the infamous OneCoin cryptocurrency fraud to submit claims for possible financial compensation before the J…
· Regulation
- GoMining Launches Step Down Auction for Digital Miner Marketplace
GoMining has introduced its new Step Down Auction feature, bringing an automated pricing system to its secondary marketplace for Digital Miners. The update is designed to make buying and selling digital mining assets …
· Business
- Bitcoin Price Drops as Analyst Bob Loukas Predicts Long-Term Recovery
Bitcoin's recent decline to $59,307 has triggered widespread concern across the cryptocurrency market, with more than $1.49 billion in crypto liquidations recorded within 24 hours. Despite the sharp sell-off, veteran …
· Investing
- XRP Price Faces Critical Test as $0.91 Emerges as Key Support Level
XRP continues to struggle as the broader cryptocurrency market experiences heavy selling pressure, with investors closely watching the token's ability to remain above the psychological $1.00 mark. At the time of writi…
· Investing
- Base Network Restores Operations After Two-Hour Blockchain Outage
Coinbase-backed Ethereum layer-2 network Base has successfully resumed block production after experiencing a disruption that paused blockchain activity for nearly two hours on Thursday. The incident temporarily preven…
· Business
- Kraken Eyes Aave Stake in $71M DeFi Investment Deal
Crypto exchange Kraken, operated by parent company Payward Inc., is reportedly in discussions to acquire a 15% stake in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Aave through a deal valued at approximately $71 million. Ac…
· Business
- Story Protocol Rebrands as DATA Foundation to Power AI Training Infrastructure
Palo Alto-based blockchain startup Story Protocol has officially rebranded as DATA Foundation, marking a major strategic shift toward developing infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) training data. The compa…
· Business
- BlackBerry Rebounds as AI Software Leader, Driving Growth in Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles
BlackBerry is proving that its story is far from over. Once known worldwide for its iconic smartphones with physical keyboards, the company has reinvented itself as a major player in the artificial intelligence indust…
· Business
- Strategy (MSTR) Stock Drops as Investor Trust Wavers Despite Stable Dividend Outlook
Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) is facing growing pressure after its stock fell 8% to around $86 on Thursday, raising concerns among investors. While many fear the company could struggle to meet its financial obligations, the…
· Business
- Bitcoin Nears Potential Market Bottom as Rare On-Chain Signals Flash Bullish Setup
Bitcoin (BTC) may be approaching a critical market turning point after a rare combination of on-chain indicators signaled conditions that have historically aligned with major price bottoms. According to Chris Sullivan…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Drops Below $60K as Market Eyes Potential Short Squeeze
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a sharp selloff during Thursday's U.S. trading session, falling nearly 5% to around $58,000, its lowest price level of 2024. Although the leading cryptocurrency later recovered to approximate…
· Investing
- Solana-Based Tokenized Micron Stock Rallies Following Strong AI-Fueled Earnings Report
Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) delivered an impressive fiscal third-quarter earnings report on June 24, reinforcing its position as a key player in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) market. The compan…
· Insights & Views
- Senator Lummis Says Final CLARITY Act Draft Coming Around July 4
Senator Cynthia Lummis has revealed that the final version of the CLARITY Act is expected to be released around the July 4 holiday, marking a significant step forward for U.S. cryptocurrency regulation. The announceme…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Drops Below $60K, but Samson Mow Remains Strongly Bullish
Bitcoin has experienced another sharp price correction, falling below the crucial $60,000 level and triggering widespread concern across the cryptocurrency market. Despite the heavy sell-off and growing bearish sentim…
· Investing
- Frank Giustra Criticizes Bitcoin Maximalists and Michael Saylor
Canadian billionaire Frank Giustra has renewed his criticism of Bitcoin maximalists, taking direct aim at prominent Bitcoin advocates Michael Saylor and Anthony Scaramucci. The latest exchange highlights the ongoing d…
· People
- Ethereum Foundation Cuts Budget as EthLabs Launch Signals New Era for Ethereum
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is facing intense scrutiny after announcing a nearly 40% budget reduction and laying off around 20% of its workforce. The move came just one day after the launch of EthLabs, a new Ethereum…
· Technology
- Kalshi Eyes New Funding Round at $40 Billion Valuation Ahead of Potential IPO
Kalshi is reportedly seeking to raise fresh capital at a valuation of approximately $40 billion, according to a Financial Times report citing sources familiar with the matter. If completed, the new funding round would…
· Business