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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
- Binance Withdraws Greece MiCA License Application, Eyes Another EU Market
Binance has officially withdrawn its application for a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license in Greece and plans to pursue regulatory approval in another European Union member state, according to statements shared b…
· Business
- Bitcoin Falls Below $60K as Investors Shift Focus to AI Stocks
Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below the $60,000 mark on Wednesday for the second time this month, extending its recent weakness despite strong gains across broader financial markets. The world's largest cryptocurrency fell to…
· Investing
- SecondFi Patches Wallet Exploit After $2.4 Million in ADA Stolen From Cardano Users
SecondFi, the Cardano wallet previously known as Yoroi, has announced that it has fixed a critical security vulnerability that resulted in the theft of approximately 16 million ADA, valued at around $2.4 million. The …
· Insights & Views
- Trump Delays Housing Bill Signing, Raising Concerns for CBDC Ban and Crypto Market Structure Legislation
U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed signing a major housing affordability bill that contains a four-year ban on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), insisting that Congress first pass the SAVE America Act, a…
· Regulation
- UK Crypto Regulation Faces Execution Gap, Says Hedera Policy Executive
The United Kingdom’s ambition to become a leading global crypto hub has been slowed by a disconnect between policy goals and regulatory implementation, according to Isadora Arredondo, Hedera’s Vice President of Global…
· Investing
- Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Could Drop to $40K Before Recovery
Bitcoin could fall as low as $40,000 within the next six months, according to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, despite his continued bullish long-term outlook on the leading cryptocurrency.
· Investing
- Ric Edelman Says CLARITY Act Could Drive Major Institutional Crypto Investment
Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals founder Ric Edelman believes the proposed CLARITY Act could become a turning point for the cryptocurrency industry by encouraging large-scale institutional investment …
· Regulation
- Ethereum Foundation Cuts 20% of Workforce in Major Organizational Restructuring
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced a significant workforce reduction, cutting approximately 20% of its staff as part of a broad organizational restructuring aimed at improving efficiency and supporting its lon…
· Insights & Views
- Robinhood Lists Worldcoin as WLD Price Drops 12% Amid Growing Concerns
Worldcoin (WLD) has come under heavy selling pressure, with its price plunging nearly 12% during early U.S. trading hours. Despite the sharp decline, the latest move by Robinhood suggests that confidence in the crypto…
· Investing
- XRP Price Falls Below Key Support Despite Ripple’s Luxembourg License Win
Ripple’s XRP continued its downward trend on June 23, falling 3.8% to trade at $1.09 despite a major regulatory milestone that strengthens the company’s position in Europe. The decline highlights the broader weakness …
· Investing
- Ripple Completes XRPL Lending Protocol Re-Audit, Advancing XRP Ledger DeFi Expansion
Ripple has successfully cleared a major milestone for the future of decentralized finance (DeFi) on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) after leading blockchain security company Halborn completed a comprehensive re-audit of the XRP…
· Business
- Meta Reportedly Developing ‘Arena’ Prediction Market App
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), the parent company of Facebook, is reportedly working on a new prediction market-style application called Arena, according to sources cited by The New York Times. The project would allow…
· Business
- Asset Managers Race to Launch Tokenized ETFs Amid Growing Market Demand
Asset managers are accelerating efforts to enter the rapidly expanding tokenization market, viewing blockchain-based investment products as a major opportunity for future growth. According to Ben Slavin, Global Head o…
· Business
- Chainlink Joins $10 Trillion Banking Alliance to Enable Real-Time Stablecoin FX Settlements
Blockchain infrastructure provider Chainlink has joined a banking coalition representing more than $10 trillion in assets under management to advance real-time, stablecoin-powered cross-border payments for foreign exc…
· Business
- Ethereum Foundation Cuts Budget by 40% as Vitalik Buterin Pushes Leaner Future
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) will reduce its annual budget by approximately 40% as it transitions toward a more sustainable, endowment-style financial model, according to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. The annou…
· Technology
- Bitcoin Drops Below $60K as Institutional Pressures Mount, Deutsche Bank Says
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly fell below the $60,000 mark on June 5, reaching its lowest level since late 2024, as a combination of macroeconomic and market-specific factors weighed heavily on the cryptocurrency. According to…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Nears Key Breakout Zone as $0.10 ‘Zero Removal Rally’ Gains Attention
Dogecoin (DOGE), one of the most recognized meme cryptocurrencies, may be approaching a crucial price zone that could eventually support a long-awaited “zero removal rally.” While the asset remains significantly below…
· Investing
- XRP Price Attempts Recovery After Major 2026 Crash, but Key Resistance Levels Remain
XRP is showing early signs of stabilization after experiencing one of its sharpest declines of 2026, but the broader market trend remains bearish. Following a breakdown from a multi-month consolidation range, the cryp…
· Investing
- Bitcoin vs AI: BlackRock and JPMorgan Clash Over 2026’s Top Investment Trend
Wall Street’s biggest financial institutions are divided over where the next major wave of investment capital will flow: Bitcoin (BTC) or artificial intelligence (AI). BlackRock sees growing fiscal concerns in the Uni…
· Insights & Views
- 3 Gold ETFs to Watch as Gold Prices Near a New Rally
Gold ETFs are attracting renewed investor interest as gold prices remain strong near key resistance levels. Bullion traded above $4,190 per ounce on Monday and continued testing the $4,200 mark, supported by growing d…
· Investing
- Bank of America Forecasts Three Fed Rate Hikes in 2026, Raising Concerns for Bitcoin and Crypto Markets
Bank of America (BofA) Global Research has significantly revised its outlook on U.S. monetary policy, predicting that the Federal Reserve will implement three interest rate hikes in 2026. The updated forecast aligns t…
· Business
- Strategy CEO Invests $1M in STRC Stock as Bitcoin Treasury Expands
Strategy President and CEO Phong Le has demonstrated strong confidence in the company’s STRC preferred stock by purchasing $1 million worth of shares. The announcement came as STRC continued trading below its intended…
· Business
- Franklin Templeton Launches Franklin Crypto After Completing 250 Digital Acquisition
Franklin Templeton, one of the world's largest asset managers with approximately $1.78 trillion in assets under management (AUM), has officially completed its acquisition of digital asset investment firm 250 Digital a…
· Business
- DeFi Routing Technology Emerges as Key Advantage as Crypto Liquidity Fragments
A new report from Block Scholes highlights how decentralized finance (DeFi) is entering a new phase where trade execution quality is becoming just as important as liquidity access. With decentralized exchanges (DEXs) …
· Insights & Views
- Dogechain Shutdown Sparks Urgent Warning for Dogecoin Holders
Dogecoin holders are being urged to act quickly as Dogechain, a Layer-2 network created to bring DeFi, NFTs, and GameFi functionality to the Dogecoin ecosystem, prepares to shut down operations.
· Insights & Views
- Securitize Files Lawsuit Against tZERO as Tokenization Patent Dispute Escalates
Securitize has filed a lawsuit against rival tokenization platform tZERO, intensifying a growing intellectual property dispute at a time when the tokenized asset industry is attracting significant interest from Wall S…
· Business
- Ric Edelman Says Crypto Market Sentiment Weakens Despite Growing Institutional Adoption
Financial advisor Ric Edelman believes investor sentiment and cryptocurrency industry fundamentals are currently moving in opposite directions, creating a disconnect in the digital asset market. While crypto investors…
· People
- Ophelia Snyder: Tokenization’s Biggest Hurdle Is Scaling for Traditional Finance
Former 21Shares co-founder Ophelia Snyder believes the conversation around tokenization is often missing the most important challenges facing traditional financial institutions. Speaking with CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanas…
· Business
- Strive Says Strategy-Linked Digital Credit Selloff Was Driven by Liquidations, Not Credit Weakness
Digital credit products tied to Strategy’s bitcoin-backed ecosystem experienced sharp price declines last week before staging a significant recovery, according to Strive Chief Risk Officer Jeff Walton. Despite the vol…
· Business
- Former Ethereum Foundation Researchers Launch Ethlabs Backed by Major ETH Treasury Firms
A group of former Ethereum Foundation researchers has launched Ethlabs, a new nonprofit research and development organization focused on advancing the Ethereum ecosystem. The initiative is supported by some of the lar…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Foundation Leadership Changes Spark Governance Debate
The Ethereum community is once again debating the future of the Ethereum Foundation (EF) following the announcement that co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang will step down from her leadership position and return to a…
· Technology
- US Crypto Lobby Groups Back Tax Relief Bill for Miners and Stakers
Leading U.S. cryptocurrency advocacy organizations have joined forces to urge the House of Representatives to advance legislation that would provide clearer tax treatment for crypto miners and staking participants.
· Regulation
- Anchorage Digital Launches Tokenized Deposit Infrastructure for Banks
Anchorage Digital, the federally chartered crypto bank, has introduced a new blockchain infrastructure platform designed to help banks issue tokenized deposits, marking another major step in the integration of traditi…
· Business
- MoneyGram Expands Solana Presence as Validator, Strengthening Stablecoin Payment Strategy
MoneyGram is deepening its involvement in blockchain infrastructure after announcing that it has become a validator on the Solana (SOL) network, marking another significant step in the company's broader strategy to ex…
· Business
- Cardano’s Midnight City Highlights Growing Role of AI Agents
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is increasingly positioning artificial intelligence as a critical component of the blockchain network’s future, particularly as development of Midnight City advances. According to Hos…
· Technology
- Black Monday Fears Rise as US-Iran Talks Collapse
Global financial markets, including cryptocurrency and energy sectors, are on high alert after US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland reportedly collapsed over the weekend. The breakdown in talks has intensified concerns…
· Investing
- Can XRP Help You Retire by 2035? Exploring the Potential Rewards and Risks
XRP remains one of the most debated cryptocurrencies among long-term investors. Despite ongoing market volatility, many supporters view XRP as a potential retirement asset that could help preserve wealth against infla…
· Investing
- Andy Burnham’s By-Election Victory Fuels UK Labour Leadership Speculation and Crypto Debate
Andy Burnham’s decisive by-election victory has reignited speculation about the future leadership of the UK Labour Party, while also drawing attention to his notably pro-crypto stance. The Greater Manchester Mayor sec…
· Insights & Views
- Pi Network Price Faces Pressure as Unlocks and Weak Demand Weigh on Market
Pi Network price remained under pressure this week as weak market demand and growing token supply continued to limit bullish momentum. The PI coin traded within a narrow range between $0.12 and $0.13, staying close to…
· Investing
- IBIT vs FBTC: Can Fidelity Catch BlackRock in the Bitcoin ETF Race?
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) launched on January 11, 2024, as part of the first wave of spot Bitcoin ETFs approved in the United States. While both funds provid…
· Business