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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
- SBF Plans New Crypto Token After Prison Release
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is reportedly considering launching a new crypto token after completing his prison sentence. The disgraced crypto entrepreneur is curre…
· People
- David Schwartz Explains Why Stock Markets and Prediction Markets Are Not Casinos
Former Ripple CTO David Schwartz has pushed back against the growing argument that stock markets and prediction markets are no different from casinos. In a discussion on X on June 17, 2026, Schwartz challenged users w…
· People
- Australia Crypto Travel Rule Sparks Early Bitcoin Withdrawals Ahead of July 1 Deadline
Australian cryptocurrency users are preparing for major regulatory changes as the country's crypto Travel Rule becomes fully enforceable on July 1. The new requirements, introduced by the Australian Transaction Report…
· Regulation
- Michael Saylor Slams Illinois Crypto Tax as Industry Pushback Grows
Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor has strongly criticized Illinois’ newly approved crypto tax law, joining a growing list of industry leaders concerned about its impact on digital asset adoption and innovation. The l…
· People
- Coinbase Stock Falls Despite “Everything Exchange” Push as Analysts Offer Mixed Outlook
Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) stock slipped more than 1% in premarket trading on Wednesday despite unveiling its ambitious “everything exchange” strategy during the company’s recent “System Update” event. The new vision aim…
· Investing
- SEC Nears Approval of Tokenized Stock Trading as Market Growth Accelerates
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly preparing to introduce new rules that could allow crypto firms to offer tokenized stocks in the coming weeks, according to a Reuters report. The move wou…
· Insights & Views
- StarkWare CEO Says Crypto Market Crash Could Strengthen the Industry
The cryptocurrency industry is experiencing one of its most severe downturns ever, according to StarkWare CEO and Zcash co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson. While the ongoing crypto market crash has forced many startups to shut…
· People
- Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Higher-for-Longer Policy as Bitcoin and Stocks Slip
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark federal funds rate unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% on Wednesday, a widely anticipated decision that nevertheless rattled financial markets as policymakers signaled a more hawkish outloo…
· Insights & Views
- Illinois Crypto Tax Sparks Industry Backlash as Legal Challenges Loom
Illinois has become the center of controversy in the cryptocurrency industry after Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a new state budget bill that includes a 0.2% tax on digital asset business activities. The measure, whic…
· Regulation
- Moody’s Expands Credit Ratings to Solana for Tokenized Bonds
Moody’s Ratings is expanding its blockchain strategy by bringing its credit ratings infrastructure to the Solana (SOL) network, enabling issuers of tokenized bonds and other fixed-income assets to integrate Moody’s cr…
· Insights & Views
- BitGo Stock Surges After $50M Share Buyback Announcement
Crypto infrastructure provider BitGo (BTGO) saw its stock climb as much as 20% on Wednesday after announcing a $50 million share repurchase program aimed at supporting its share price following a challenging post-IPO …
· Investing
- Crypto Security Must Move Beyond Smart Contract Audits
The cryptocurrency industry has spent years strengthening smart contract security, yet cybercrime remains a major threat. Since 2022, hackers—especially North Korea’s Lazarus Group—have stolen more than $2.2 billion i…
· Insights & Views
- Ricardo Salinas Doubles Down on Bitcoin, Holds 70% of Portfolio in BTC
Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego, whose net worth is estimated at around $5 billion, continues to be one of the world's most outspoken bitcoin advocates. The Grupo Elektra chairman revealed that approximatel…
· Business
- Robinhood Cuts 290 Jobs Despite Strong Growth and Record Trading Activity
Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) is reducing its workforce by approximately 290 employees, representing about 10% of its full-time staff, as the company restructures its organization to improve efficiency and increase talent …
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Holds Steady as Altcoins Rally Ahead of Fed Decision
Bitcoin remained largely unchanged on Wednesday as investors shifted their attention toward altcoins, signaling a broader capital rotation across the cryptocurrency market. While the leading cryptocurrency traded near…
· Investing
- XRP Price Pullback Deepens After Failed Breakout Above $1.25
XRP's attempt to extend its rally above the $1.25 level was short-lived as strong selling pressure quickly erased gains and pushed the cryptocurrency back below $1.23. The move highlighted ongoing market uncertainty a…
· Investing
- Binance Launches SpaceX Tokenized Stock as SPCX Surges 12%
Binance has expanded its tokenized equities offering with the launch of SpaceX bStocks (SPCXB), providing traders with blockchain-based exposure to one of the world's most prominent private aerospace companies. The mo…
· Business
- Elon Musk’s Net Worth Hits $1.4 Trillion, Overtakes Bitcoin’s Market Value
Elon Musk’s net worth has surged to nearly $1.4 trillion, surpassing the current Bitcoin (BTC) market capitalizationof approximately $1.3 trillion. The dramatic increase follows a strong rally in SpaceX stock, which c…
· Business
- Binance Awaits Crucial MiCA License Decision in Europe
Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it expects to provide a significant update regarding its regulatory status in Europe by the end of June, as uncertainty continues to surround its application f…
· Business
- STRC Stock Slumps Near Record Lows as Bitcoin Weakness and Dividend Concerns Weigh on Investor Sentiment
Strategy’s dividend-paying preferred stock, STRC, fell to $91.79 on Tuesday, marking its third-lowest closing price since trading began in July 2025. The decline highlights growing investor concerns surrounding bitcoi…
· Business
- Bitcoin Miners Face $50 Billion AI Infrastructure Funding Challenge: VanEck
Bitcoin mining companies that spent the last two years repositioning themselves as AI infrastructure providers are entering a critical stage where execution matters more than announcements, according to a new report f…
· Business
- Senators Urge Treasury to Clarify Stablecoin Oversight Rules for States
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is pressing the Treasury Department to provide clearer guidance on how state regulators can participate in the implementation of the newly enacted stablecoin law, arguing that state…
· Regulation
- HYPE, UNI, and WLD Lead Crypto Gains Despite Broader Market Pullback
While Bitcoin (BTC) hovered near $65,700 and the broader cryptocurrency market showed signs of cooling on Tuesday, several major altcoins continued to outperform. Hyperliquid (HYPE), Uniswap (UNI), and Worldcoin (WLD)…
· Investing
- Coinbase Expands Into Stocks, AI and Consumer Finance With New “Everything Exchange” Strategy
Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) has unveiled a broad range of new products across stocks, derivatives, artificial intelligence, prediction markets and consumer finance, reinforcing its ambition to become an “everything exchan…
· Business
- Ripple Invests in Flutterwave to Expand Stablecoin Payments Across Africa
Ripple has invested in African fintech giant Flutterwave as part of the company's Series E funding round, strengthening efforts to expand stablecoin-powered cross-border payments across the continent.
· Business
- Bitmine Expands Ethereum Holdings With $135M ETH Purchase Ahead of NYSE Listing
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has significantly increased its Ethereum holdings with a new $135.6 million ETH purchase, reinforcing its position as one of the largest corporate holders of the cryptocurrency. The acqu…
· Investing
- MSTR Stock Price Breaks 30-Day Downtrend as Bitcoin Buy and Saylor Comments Boost Sentiment
Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) stock price rallied 8% on June 15, ending a month-long downtrend as investors reacted positively to the company’s latest Bitcoin acquisition and bullish comments from Executive Chairman Michael…
· Business
- Arthur Hayes-Linked Wallet Buys $5.4M in Ethereum as Crypto Markets Rally After US-Iran Peace Deal
A cryptocurrency wallet believed to be associated with BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has acquired 3,000 ETH worth approximately $5.42 million, according to on-chain data shared by blockchain analytics platform Lookon…
· Insights & Views
- Adam Back Criticizes GRAM as TON Reclaims Original Name
Bitcoin pioneer and Blockstream CEO Adam Back has once again questioned the economic model behind GRAM, the cryptocurrency closely linked to Telegram founder Pavel Durov. His comments surfaced on the same day The Open…
· People
- bitFlyer to List Solana (SOL) as SOL Price Surges
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer has announced that it will begin supporting Solana (SOL), marking a significant milestone for the popular blockchain network in the Japanese crypto market. According to a rece…
· Insights & Views
- Protecting Crypto Developers Is Key to America's Blockchain Future
As the U.S. Senate moves closer to passing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act), leaders across the cryptocurrency industry are urging lawmakers to preserve one of its most important provisions: protecti…
· Insights & Views
- Ventuals Shuts Down AI Valuation Markets on Hyperliquid Amid Industry Consolidation
Ventuals, one of the early innovators in private-company perpetual futures trading on Hyperliquid, is shutting down operations, marking a significant development in the rapidly expanding market for blockchain-based de…
· Business
- Bitcoin Bottom In? Standard Chartered Sees Crypto Recovery Ahead
Bitcoin may have already reached its lowest point in the current market cycle, according to Geoffrey Kendrick, Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered. The analyst believes improving investor demand, ren…
· Investing
- Kraken Launches Regulated Crypto Perpetual Futures for U.S. Traders
Kraken has officially launched regulated perpetual futures for U.S. customers, marking a major milestone for the American cryptocurrency derivatives market. The new offering allows traders to access one of the most po…
· Business
- Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says Bitcoin May Have Found Its Bottom Near $60K
Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong believes Bitcoin (BTC) may have already established a market bottom around the $60,000 level, despite ongoing uncertainty in the broader crypto market.
· People
- XRP Breakout Above $1.20 Signals Renewed Bullish Momentum as ETF Inflows and Upbit Activity Surge
XRP is showing signs of a potential trend reversal after spending the past two weeks battling selling pressure and attempting to stabilize above key support levels. The cryptocurrency has now broken through several im…
· Investing
- Cardano (ADA) Enters Deep Oversold Zone After Sharp Price Crash
Cardano (ADA) has fallen into one of its most oversold conditions in recent months after a severe market selloff pushed the cryptocurrency below a critical support level that had held since February. ADA is currently …
· Investing
- XRP Price Breakout Gains Strength as Bulls Target $1.30 Resistance
XRP is showing signs of a stronger recovery, with its latest price action suggesting the rally may be more than a temporary dead-cat bounce. After breaking above key resistance levels at $1.14 and $1.18, the cryptocur…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Rebounds as US-Iran Deal Eases Market Fears, Crypto Market Rallies
Bitcoin climbed to its highest level in nearly two weeks after reports emerged that the United States and Iran had reached an agreement to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over global e…
· Investing
- Michael Saylor Unveils New Bitcoin Treasury Metrics as MSTR Faces Pressure
Michael Saylor has introduced a new set of Bitcoin treasury metrics for Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), formerly MicroStrategy, as investors and analysts debate whether the company’s aggressive leverage strategy can continue…
· People