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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
- Kelp DAO Accuses LayerZero of Approving Risky Bridge Setup Before $292M Hack
Kelp DAO has pushed back against LayerZero’s explanation of the massive rsETH bridge exploit, claiming the interoperability protocol approved the exact verifier configuration later blamed for the $292 million loss.
· Technology
- Strategy (MSTR) Q1 2026 Loss Highlights Bitcoin Volatility Amid Massive BTC Holdings
Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), formerly known as MicroStrategy, reported a staggering net loss of $12.54 billion for the first quarter of 2026 as bitcoin prices declined sharply during the period. The world’s largest corpor…
· Business
- US Senators Finalize Stablecoin Yield Deal to Advance CLARITY Act
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks have confirmed that a long-debated compromise on stablecoin yield rules is now final, despite ongoing opposition from major banking groups. The agreement, part of the br…
· Regulation
- BTC Momentum Builds as Short Squeeze Pushes Price Higher
Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, recently climbed to an intraday high of $81,019, according to data from CoinGecko. Despite this upward momentum, BTC remains approximately 35.7% below its all-time high of …
· Investing
- Ripple Shares Threat Intelligence on North Korean Crypto Hackers to Combat Insider Attacks
Ripple has begun sharing its internal threat intelligence on North Korean hackers with the wider crypto industry, signaling a major shift in how firms respond to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The move, ann…
· Technology
- Bitcoin Breaks $81K as Options Markets Signal Bullish Momentum
Bitcoin (BTC) surged past the $81,000 mark during Asian trading hours on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since late January and confirming a breakout that derivatives traders had been anticipating. The leading cry…
· Investing
- Bitcoin’s 200-Week Moving Average Surges Past $60K, Signaling Long-Term Bullish Strength
Bitcoin’s 200-week moving average has climbed above the $60,000 level, reinforcing confidence among long-term investors that the cryptocurrency remains in a strong structural bull market. This widely followed indicato…
· People
- Bitcoin Price Drop Linked to Tech Sector Pullback, Not Quantum Threat
Bitcoin’s recent decline from its highs is not primarily driven by fears surrounding quantum computing, according to Grayscale Research. Instead, the firm points to a broader sell-off in frontier technology assets as …
· Investing
- CLARITY Act Faces Urgent Push Amid U.S. Senate Power Shift Concerns
The urgency to advance the CLARITY Act markup is intensifying as political dynamics in Washington continue to shift, raising uncertainty around the future of crypto regulation in the United States. With control of the…
· Regulation
- Toncoin (TON) Price Jumps 7% as Pavel Durov Unveils Key Network Upgrades
Toncoin (TON) price has surged by more than 7% following a major announcement from Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov, sparking renewed interest among crypto investors. The recent update highlights significant impro…
· Investing
- SUI Price Outlook Strengthens as CME Futures Launch Drives Institutional Interest
SUI price is gaining momentum after climbing 1.78% in the past 24 hours to trade near $0.94, fueled by the launch of SUI futures on CME Group. This major development has opened the door for regulated market access, at…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Gains Momentum as Volume Surge Signals Potential Breakout
Dogecoin (DOGE) is finally showing renewed strength, with rising price action supported by a noticeable increase in trading volume. After months of sideways, low-interest movement, the meme-based cryptocurrency is beg…
· Investing
- XRP Price Outlook: Weak Rally Signals Potential Downside Risk
XRP’s recent price movement may appear positive at first glance, but a deeper technical analysis suggests underlying weakness. Despite the upward trend, the structure of the market reveals declining volume, signaling …
· Investing
- Zcash Golden Cross Signals Strong Bullish Momentum as ZEC Price Surges Above $400
Zcash (ZEC) has confirmed a major bullish signal on its price chart as the highly anticipated golden cross takes shape. This technical pattern, where the 50-day exponential moving average (EMA) crosses above the 100-d…
· Investing
- GameStop’s $55.5B eBay Bid Sparks Questions Over Bitcoin Holdings
GameStop (GME) is making headlines with its ambitious plan to acquire eBay (EBAY) in a proposed $55.5 billion deal, raising new speculation about whether the company will tap into its bitcoin (BTC) holdings to help fi…
· Business
- Hut 8 Secures $200M Refinancing Deal with FalconX, Cuts Interest and Unlocks Bitcoin Liquidity
Hut 8 (HUT), a leading bitcoin mining company evolving into an energy and AI infrastructure provider, has successfully refinanced its bitcoin-backed credit facility, replacing its previous agreement with Coinbase Cred…
· Business
- Crypto Market Update: Altcoins Hold Gains Despite Bitcoin Pullback Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The cryptocurrency market showed mixed performance on Monday as altcoins remained relatively resilient despite a sharp pullback in Bitcoin (BTC), triggered by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While Bit…
· Investing
- Coinbase Integrates DFlow on Solana to Boost Liquidity and Reduce Trade Failures
Coinbase, a leading U.S.-listed cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the integration of DFlow, a trading protocol designed to enhance transaction efficiency across Solana’s ecosystem. This strategic move enables tra…
· Business
- Bitcoin Surge Triggers Massive Short Liquidations as Crypto Market Gains Momentum
Bitcoin surged past $80,000 early Monday, marking its highest level since late January, before stabilizing near $79,800. This sharp move sparked over $370 million in crypto liquidations within 24 hours, impacting more…
· Investing
- Ethereum Exit Queue Surges as DeFi Exploits Shake Restaking Market
Ethereum’s validator exit queue has surged dramatically, reaching 433,158 ETH on May 3 and creating a waiting period of about seven days. This sharp increase—up roughly 72,000% in just two weeks—comes amid a wave of D…
· Investing
- Tom Lee and Raoul Pal Signal Market Bottom as Crypto and Stocks Exit Hidden Bear Phase
Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee believes that both the equity market and cryptocurrency sector have already experienced a “hidden bear market,” suggesting that the worst of the downturn may be behind investors. According…
· People
- MicroStrategy Halts Bitcoin Buying Ahead of Q1 2026 Earnings Report
MicroStrategy, now operating under the name Strategy, has temporarily paused its Bitcoin (BTC) purchases, according to executive chairman Michael Saylor. This break comes just days before the company’s highly anticipa…
· Business
- Semiconductor ETFs Dominate 2026 as Retail Investors Shift from Crypto
Retail investors are increasingly favoring semiconductor exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2026, marking a clear shift away from crypto ETFs. Since January 2025, chip-focused funds have attracted approximately $3.2 bill…
· Investing
- CLARITY Act Gains Momentum: What It Means for Crypto Markets and XRP
The probability of the U.S. CLARITY Act advancing through Congress is rising once again, signaling renewed confidence across the cryptocurrency market. According to Polymarket data, the chances of the bill passing rec…
· Insights & Views
- Coinbase Urges CFTC to Clarify Rules on Prediction Markets Amid Legal Tensions
Coinbase has formally stepped into the ongoing regulatory debate surrounding prediction markets in the United States by submitting a detailed comment letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The fili…
· Business
- HYPE Price Signals Potential Reversal as Bearish Pattern Emerges
Hyperliquid (HYPE) is showing signs of a possible trend reversal after forming a classic bearish candlestick pattern near recent highs. Following a strong recovery rally from the March lows, HYPE/USDT climbed steadily…
· Investing
- Ethereum Staking Signals Uncertainty as Validator Queues Surge and Price Faces Resistance
Ethereum is showing mixed signals as on-chain data and price action reveal growing uncertainty among investors and validators. Recent changes in Ethereum’s validator dynamics suggest that the broader market may not ye…
· Investing
- XRP Price Struggles as Weak Demand Signals Continued Downtrend
XRP is showing clear signs of weakness after failing to break through what should have been a minor resistance level. The recent price action highlights a lack of buying strength, as the asset quickly reversed after e…
· Investing
- Consensus 2026 Miami: Top Crypto Policy Sessions and Regulatory Trends to Watch
Consensus 2026 in Miami is set to kick off this week, bringing together key players from the cryptocurrency industry, government, and financial sector. As one of the most anticipated blockchain events of the year, it …
· Regulation
- Berkshire Hathaway Cash Hits $397B as Greg Abel Maintains Firm Stance Against Bitcoin
Berkshire Hathaway reported a record-breaking $397.4 billion in cash and Treasury bill holdings for the first quarter of 2026, reinforcing its conservative investment strategy even under new CEO Greg Abel. The announc…
· Business
- Zcash Price Gains Momentum as Experts Predict Major Upside Amid Regulatory Pressure
Zcash (ZEC) is once again attracting attention in the crypto market as bullish sentiment grows alongside increasing regulatory scrutiny on digital assets. The renewed focus on privacy coins comes after Grayscale Chair…
· Investing
- Bitcoin and Quantum Computing: What Happens to Satoshi’s 1.1M BTC?
Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research at Galaxy Digital, recently shared insights on how Bitcoin could withstand potential threats from quantum computing, while also addressing concerns about Satoshi Nakamoto’s estima…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Debate Heats Up as Peter Schiff Criticizes Michael Saylor’s Strategy
Tensions between longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff and Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor have intensified, drawing significant attention across the crypto community. The latest exchange unfolded on X (form…
· People
- Solana Co-Founder Warns of Quantum Threats to Ethereum Layer 2 Networks
Solana Labs co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has intensified the debate around quantum computing risks in the blockchain industry, issuing a stark warning about Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) ecosystems. On May 2, 2026, Yakovenko …
· Insights & Views
- Brazil Central Bank Bans Crypto for Cross-Border Remittances Under New eFX Rules
Brazil’s central bank has introduced sweeping new regulations that prohibit the use of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and stablecoins for settling international remittances within its electronic foreign exchange (eF…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Treasury Strategy: Adam Back Positions BTC as a Long-Term Arbitrage Opportunity
Blockstream CEO Adam Back has introduced a compelling perspective on Bitcoin treasury companies, describing them as strategic arbitrage plays between today’s fiat-based financial system and a future potentially domina…
· Investing
- Strategy Maintains 11.5% STRC Dividend as Bitcoin Bet Drives Institutional Interest
Strategy has reaffirmed its commitment to STRC’s 11.5% dividend for May 2026, signaling continued confidence in its Bitcoin-focused financial strategy despite ongoing skepticism from critics. The preferred equity inst…
· Business
- Visa and SBI Launch Crypto Rewards Credit Card in Japan
Visa Inc. has teamed up with Ripple-backed SBI Holdings and its crypto arm, SBI VC Trade, to introduce a new crypto rewards credit card in Japan. The innovative product, launched in partnership with APLUS Co. Ltd. on …
· Business
- Ethereum Price Analysis: Is $2,000 the Critical Support Level for ETH?
Ethereum is showing early signs of stabilization after a prolonged multi-month decline, but the $2,000 level remains a crucial battleground for the asset. While the recent rebound from below $2,100 suggests that buyer…
· Investing
- XRP Price Outlook Weakens as Bearish Signals and Low Volume Raise Concerns
XRP is showing early signs of weakening momentum as short-term trend indicators begin to decline, accompanied by decreasing trading volume. After a brief recovery attempt in April, XRP is now trading just below the $1…
· Investing