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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
- ICE CEO Says Hyperliquid Is “Bigger Than NASDAQ” as Crypto Perpetual Futures Gain Mainstream Attention
Jeffrey Sprecher, founder and CEO of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has sparked discussion across the crypto industry after describing decentralized trading platform Hyperliquid as “bigger than NASDAQ” during a rece…
· Investing
- U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Face Record Outflows as Investors Shift Capital Elsewhere
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have extended their losing streak to nine consecutive trading days of net outflows, marking the longest withdrawal period since the funds launched in January 2024. According to data from SoSoVal…
· Insights & Views
- Kalshi Sues Minnesota Over Prediction Market Ban, Citing Federal Authority
Prediction market platform Kalshi has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Minnesota law that would criminalize the operation, hosting, and promotion of prediction markets within the state beginning Aug. 1. The l…
· Regulation
- Strategy’s STRC Preferred Stock Slides as Bitcoin Weakens While Strive Gains Investor Attention
Strategy’s perpetual preferred security, STRC, fell to as low as $97.11 on Thursday as Bitcoin declined toward the $73,000 level. The drop highlights the ongoing relationship between Bitcoin price movements and invest…
· Business
- TrapDoor Supply Chain Attack Targets Crypto and AI Developers Across npm, PyPI, and Crates.io
A newly discovered crypto malware campaign is targeting developers who are most likely to store cryptocurrency wallet keys, cloud credentials, and production access on their workstations. Security researchers at Socke…
· Technology
- XRP Price Rebounds Above $1.30 as Buyers Return, But Key Resistance Still Looms
XRP price staged a modest recovery after finding strong buying interest near the lower end of its recent trading range, offering traders a potential sign of stabilization following weeks of persistent selling pressure…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Stalls Near $73K Despite Record Global Stocks and Easing Geopolitical Tensions
Bitcoin (BTC) remained under pressure despite favorable macroeconomic developments, highlighting the growing importance of regulatory clarity in shaping crypto market sentiment. The world's largest cryptocurrency hove…
· Investing
- XRP Price Near Critical Breakdown as Descending Triangle Tightens
XRP is approaching one of the most important technical levels on its daily chart as bearish pressure continues to build. After spending months trapped inside a tightening descending triangle pattern, the cryptocurrenc…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Slips Below Key Support as Bearish Pressure Intensifies in 2026
Dogecoin (DOGE) has entered a more vulnerable technical position after losing the crucial psychological $0.10 support level. The popular meme cryptocurrency is now trading in a weaker market structure, raising concern…
· Investing
- NEAR Protocol Eyes Golden Cross as Bulls Defend Key Support Levels
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is approaching a major technical milestone after enduring a sharp correction following its recent rally. The cryptocurrency market has been closely watching the possibility of a golden cross forma…
· Investing
- Cardano Price Prediction 2026: Will ADA Fall Below $0.20 Despite Rising Whale Accumulation?
Cardano (ADA) price slipped 3.67% on May 28, 2026, trading near $0.23 as bearish pressure continues to dominate the crypto market. Despite heavy accumulation by whales and strong long-term holding trends, technical in…
· Investing
- Ripple’s David Schwartz Slams $286B Bitcoin Wallet Lawsuit Over Satoshi BTC Claims
Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has sharply criticized a controversial New York lawsuit seeking control over billions of dollars in dormant Bitcoin wallets, including addresses allegedly connected to Bitcoin creato…
· People
- Stellar (XLM) Surges After DTCC Reveals Tokenization Plans on Stellar Network
Stellar (XLM) recorded a strong price rally after Wall Street clearing giant DTCC announced plans to integrate its tokenized securities platform with the Stellar blockchain by 2027. The news triggered a sharp increase…
· Investing
- XRP Price Prediction 2026: Can XRP Reach a New All-Time High?
Five months into 2026, the XRP community continues to debate whether the cryptocurrency can reach a new all-time high before the year ends. XRP previously climbed to $3.66 in July 2025 before experiencing a sharp corr…
· Investing
- Ripple Transfers 60 Million XRP as Price Drops to Multi-Month Low
Ripple has triggered fresh speculation across the cryptocurrency market after transferring 60 million XRP in a single transaction. The massive XRP transfer, valued at more than $79 million, was first detected by block…
· Investing
- Crypto Market Loses Momentum as AI and Semiconductor Stocks Dominate Investor Attention in 2026
The cryptocurrency sector remains deeply out of favor in 2026, not only from a price standpoint but also in overall investor sentiment. Market attention and speculative capital have shifted aggressively toward high-gr…
· Investing
- VanEck Launches First U.S. Spot BNB ETF on Nasdaq
Asset management giant VanEck has officially launched the first U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) offering spot exposure to BNB, marking another major step in the expansion of crypto investment products in traditional f…
· Business
- Grayscale Delays IPO Plans as Crypto Market Volatility Slows Public Listings
Grayscale Investments has reportedly postponed its initial public offering (IPO) plans as ongoing market uncertainty continues to pressure the cryptocurrency industry. According to a source familiar with the matter, t…
· Business
- Samsung Affiliates Acquire 4% Stake in Upbit Operator Dunamu for $408 Million
Three Samsung affiliates have agreed to acquire a combined 4% stake in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, in a deal valued at 612.8 billion won ($408 million). The investment…
· Business
- Ethereum Price Faces More Downside as Retail Traders Rush to Buy the Dip
Ethereum (ETH) traders are aggressively buying the dip after the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency fell below the key $2,000 level for the first time since late March. However, market analysts warn that growing re…
· Investing
- CME Launches 24/7 Bitcoin Futures Trading, Ending the Era of CME Weekend Gaps
CME Group has officially entered the always-on crypto market, launching 24/7 trading for Bitcoin futures and options on its Globex electronic platform. Starting Friday, CME Bitcoin products now trade continuously thro…
· Business
- Bitcoin Drops Below $73K as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Trigger Crypto Market Sell-Off
Bitcoin (BTC) fell to its lowest level since April 13 on Thursday after renewed geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz sparked a broad sell-off across global risk assets. The leading cryptocurrency briefly drop…
· Investing
- White House Reviews CFTC Prediction Markets Rule Amid Kalshi and Polymarket Debate
The White House’s regulatory review office is now examining a proposed Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rule focused on prediction markets, signaling a major step toward federal oversight of platforms such …
· Regulation
- Yi He Becomes First Crypto Executive on Fortune’s Most Powerful Women List in 2026
Binance co-CEO Yi He has made history by becoming the first crypto-native executive featured on Fortune’s 2026 Most Powerful Women in Business list. Ranked at No. 64, her inclusion places the Binance leader alongside …
· People
- Vitalik Buterin Turns to Sci-Fi to Explore Decentralized Governance
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is stepping away from his signature long-form blog posts to experiment with a new creative format: science fiction. In a recent post shared through his Farcaster account, vitalik.et…
· People
- US Government Moves $1.9 Million in Seized Alameda Altcoins to Coinbase Prime
The US government transferred nearly $1.9 million worth of seized altcoins linked to Alameda Research to Coinbase Prime on Wednesday, according to on-chain data tracked by Arkham Intelligence. The transaction quickly …
· Business
- Bitget Launches Reality to Expand Tokenized US Stocks and ETFs Access
Crypto exchange Bitget has officially introduced Reality, a licensed financial platform focused on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. The new platform aims to bridge traditional finance with blockchain technology by…
· Business
- Cardone Capital Expands Bitcoin Holdings With $10 Million BTC Purchase Amid Market Dip
Cardone Capital, the real estate investment company led by entrepreneur Grant Cardone, has strengthened its Bitcoin portfolio once again during the latest crypto market pullback. The firm recently purchased an additio…
· Business
- Pepe Coin Price Prediction 2026: PEPE Holds Support as Bitcoin Falls Below $75K
Pepe Coin (PEPE) showed resilience on Wednesday even as Bitcoin dropped below the critical $75,000 level. PEPE traded near $0.00000359 after posting a modest 0.80% daily gain, outperforming several meme coins during a…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Drops Below $75K as US-Iran Tensions Shake Crypto Market
Bitcoin fell below the $75,000 level on Wednesday after renewed geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the United States and Iran rattled global financial markets. The leading cryptocurrency briefly touched an intraday …
· Investing
- Google Engineer Arrested Over Alleged Insider Trading on Polymarket
Google security engineer Michele Spagnuolo has been arrested and charged in the United States over an alleged insider trading scheme involving prediction market platform Polymarket. Federal prosecutors claim Spagnuolo…
· Regulation
- Crypto PACs Reshape U.S. Elections Ahead of 2026 Midterms
The U.S. cryptocurrency industry is rapidly increasing its political influence as the 2026 congressional midterm elections approach. Crypto-backed super PACs are pouring millions into key primary races across Texas an…
· Insights & Views
- United Texas Bank Secures National Charter to Expand Crypto Banking Services
United Texas Bank (UTB), a Texas-based financial institution with over four decades of history, is making a major move into the cryptocurrency banking sector after receiving approval from the Office of the Comptroller…
· Regulation
- Elon Musk’s Tesla-SpaceX Merger Could Create Massive Bitcoin Treasury
Elon Musk could soon oversee one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holdings in the public market if Tesla and SpaceX move forward with a potential merger reportedly being discussed internally. According to recent repor…
· Business
- Crypto Market Selloff Deepens as Bitcoin Drops to $75K Amid ETF Outflows and Liquidations
The crypto market continued its downward trend on Wednesday as total market capitalization slipped nearly 1.5% to $2.53 trillion. Bitcoin price dropped close to 3%, falling to the $75K range, while Ethereum, XRP, Sola…
· Investing
- Crypto PACs Pour $9M Into Texas Primaries as Industry-Backed Candidates Score Major Wins
Crypto-focused political action committees are expanding their influence in U.S. politics, spending more than $9 million in Texas primary races and helping secure victories for several pro-crypto candidates ahead of t…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin-to-Gold Ratio Breaks Down as Investors Rotate Back Into Precious Metals
Bitcoin’s three-month rally against gold appears to be losing momentum as investors increasingly shift capital toward gold and precious metals amid changing market conditions. The BTC-to-gold ratio, a widely watched i…
· Investing
- XRP Price Stuck in Tight Range as Failed Breakout Keeps Traders on Edge
XRP price continues trading inside a narrow consolidation range, with buyers struggling to build enough momentum for a sustained breakout above key resistance. During the May 27 session, XRP moved between $1.3039 and …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Holds Key Support as Crypto Market Lags Global Stock Rally
Bitcoin dropped to $75,498 during Tuesday’s Asian trading session, extending the recent disconnect between cryptocurrency markets and the global equity rally that pushed stocks to fresh record highs. While traditional…
· Investing
- Brad Sherman Faces Backlash Over Anti-Crypto Campaign Mailers in California Primary
California Congressman Brad Sherman is facing criticism from crypto advocates after a series of anti-crypto campaign mailers surfaced ahead of the Democratic primary in the state’s 32nd congressional district. The pol…
· People