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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
- TRON Targets Quantum-Resistant Blockchain with 2026 Rollout Plan
Justin Sun has revealed ambitious plans to position TRON as a leader in blockchain security by developing what he calls the world’s first quantum-resistant network. The initiative reflects growing concern across the c…
· Technology
- Jerome Powell’s Fed Legacy and Kevin Warsh’s Policy Shift: What It Means for Markets and Bitcoin
Jerome Powell is set to deliver his final Federal Reserve press conference, closing an eight-year tenure marked by economic turbulence, aggressive monetary policy, and evolving views on digital assets. With interest r…
· Investing
- Scallop Sui Exploit: $150K Lost in Deprecated Contract Attack, Users Fully Reimbursed
Scallop, a leading money market protocol on the Sui Network, experienced a security incident that resulted in the loss of approximately 150,000 SUI after an attacker exploited a deprecated rewards contract linked to i…
· Investing
- US Treasury Accepts PayPal and Venmo for Debt Donations as Bitcoin Reserve Plan Stalls
The US Treasury has expanded its payment options by allowing PayPal and Venmo transactions for voluntary contributions to reduce the national debt through its Pay.gov platform. This update brings renewed attention to …
· Business
- Michael Saylor Hints at New Bitcoin Buy as Peter Schiff Criticizes STRC Strategy
Michael Saylor has once again sparked speculation about a potential Bitcoin (BTC) purchase, signaling that Strategy may soon expand its already massive crypto holdings. Over the weekend, Saylor posted a cryptic messag…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Struggles Below $3,000 as Market Consolidation Continues
Ethereum (ETH) recently attempted to break above the key $3,000 resistance level, but the move failed to gain traction, effectively invalidating the breakout. Despite this setback, ETH has managed to stabilize within …
· Investing
- XRP Price Stabilization Signals Potential Recovery as Double Bottom Forms
XRP price action is showing early signs of stabilization after a prolonged downtrend, raising the possibility of a bullish reversal. In recent weeks, XRP has consistently held a key support level near the $1.40 zone, …
· Investing
- Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Delays as Legislative Deadline Approaches
The U.S. crypto market structure bill has seen little public progress in recent weeks, raising concerns about whether it can pass before critical legislative deadlines. While it is difficult to predict the bill’s fina…
· Regulation
- California Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Role in $263M Bitcoin Laundering Scheme
A 22-year-old California man has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for his involvement in laundering millions of dollars tied to a massive $263 million cryptocurrency theft. According to the U.S. Attorney’…
· Insights & Views
- Crypto and AI Agents: The Future of a Machine-Native Financial System
The modern financial system was built around human limitations like geography, business hours, and physical identity. However, as AI agents increasingly participate in economic activities, this human-centered design i…
· Technology
- Trump Hosts Exclusive Crypto Event for $TRUMP Memecoin Holders at Mar-a-Lago
U.S. President Donald Trump recently hosted a high-profile, invitation-only event at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, where top holders of the $TRUMP memecoin gathered alongside major figures from the cryptocurrency in…
· Regulation
- IBIT Options Surge Signals Growing Institutional Demand for Bitcoin Exposure
A major development in the cryptocurrency market highlights the rapid institutional adoption of Bitcoin, as options tied to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) have reached a significant milestone. The total open…
· Investing
- AI-Driven Threats Reshape Crypto Security Beyond Smart Contracts
The emergence of advanced AI models like Mythos is transforming how the crypto industry approaches security, shifting the focus from smart contracts to broader infrastructure risks. Traditionally, decentralized financ…
· Technology
- EU Crypto Sanctions on Russia: Impact on Investors and Market Regulation
The European Union’s 20th sanctions package introduces a sweeping ban on Russian crypto services, marking a significant shift in global cryptocurrency regulation. Starting May 24, 2026, all transactions involving Russ…
· Insights & Views
- Pi Network Testnet Smart Contract Launch Boosts Utility as PI Price Nears Key Resistance
Pi Network has taken a major step toward real-world blockchain adoption by activating its first smart contract on Testnet, introducing subscription-based payment functionality. This update arrives as PI price hovers a…
· Investing
- Web3 Gaming Collapse: 93% of GameFi Projects Fail as $12B Market Crumbles
A new report from crypto market-maker Caladan reveals a stark reality for the Web3 gaming sector, estimating that 93% of GameFi projects are effectively dead. Since 2020, the industry attracted between $12 billion and…
· Technology
- TRUMP Coin Nears $3 as Crypto Market Eyes Volatility Ahead of Trump Event
OFFICIAL TRUMP coin traded around $2.89 on Friday, posting a modest 0.84% gain over the past 24 hours and slightly outperforming the broader cryptocurrency market. This movement comes as traders closely monitor an upc…
· Investing
- DOJ Ends Powell Probe, Boosting Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair Confirmation Odds
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially dropped its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the central bank’s building cost overruns, a move that could significantly accelerate the con…
· Investing
- Ripple’s David Schwartz Debunks XRP “Secret Plan” Rumors and Price Speculation
Rumors surrounding a supposed “secret plan” involving XRP have recently gained traction across crypto communities, prompting a direct response from Ripple’s former Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz. The specula…
· People
- Finding Satoshi Documentary Sparks Debate as Adam Back Challenges Key Claims
The newly released Finding Satoshi documentary has reignited one of the crypto industry’s biggest mysteries: the true identity of Bitcoin’s creator. While some viewers and industry leaders praise the film as the most …
· People
- Dogecoin Price Shows Strength Despite Zero ETF Activity as Retail Momentum Builds
Dogecoin (DOGE) is ending the week on a surprisingly strong note, posting a 5.10% gain over the past seven days. This marks one of its most stable performances since March and signals renewed interest in the popular m…
· Investing
- XRP Price Prediction: Bullish Momentum Signals Potential Surge Toward $1.60
XRP is showing strong bullish signals as market momentum begins to shift in favor of the cryptocurrency, raising expectations of a significant price breakout. With the broader crypto market hinting at a recovery phase…
· Investing
- Jane Street Seeks Dismissal of Terraform Lawsuit Over TerraUSD Collapse
Jane Street has asked a U.S. court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the bankruptcy estate of Terraform Labs, pushing back against allegations that the trading firm played a role in the dramatic 2022 collapse of the Terra…
· Regulation
- Bitmine Expands Ethereum Holdings with $23.87M ETH Purchase from Ethereum Foundation
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) is strengthening its position in the crypto market after purchasing 10,000 Ethereum (ETH) from the Ethereum Foundation in an over-the-counter deal valued at $23.87 million. This s…
· Business
- Quantum Computing Threat to Bitcoin Advances with New ECC Breakthrough
Concerns about quantum computing and cryptocurrency security are intensifying after a new milestone achieved by quantum security startup Project Eleven. The company awarded its 1 Bitcoin Q-Day Prize, valued at approxi…
· Technology
- Bitcoin Price Holds Above $78K as Michael Saylor Declares Crypto Winter Over
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (MSTR) and the largest publicly traded holder of Bitcoin, recently sparked debate across the crypto market after ঘোষণা on X that the “crypto winter is over.” His statemen…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Stalls Below $80K as Crypto Market Volatility Cools
Crypto market volatility eased on Friday, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading in a tight range between $77,500 and $78,500 after failing to break the $80,000 resistance earlier this week. The leading cryptocurrency is currentl…
· Investing
- MicroStrategy Becomes Largest Bitcoin Holder, Overtakes BlackRock’s IBIT
MicroStrategy Inc. (MSTR) has officially become the largest single holder of Bitcoin (BTC), surpassing BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). The business intelligence firm now holds an impressive 815,061 BTC, exce…
· Business
- JPG Store Shutdown: Cardano NFT Marketplace to Close Permanently in May 2026
JPG Store, widely recognized as the leading NFT marketplace on the Cardano (ADA) blockchain, has announced it will permanently shut down operations on May 23, 2026. The closure also includes its Comet platform, markin…
· Business
- Robinhood Expands Into Private Markets and Singapore Brokerage Services
Robinhood Markets is accelerating its global expansion and product innovation in 2026, unveiling plans to broaden retail access to private markets while moving forward with regulatory approval to launch brokerage serv…
· Business
- XRP Price Signals Early Recovery as Key Moving Average Crossover Forms
XRP is beginning to show early technical signs of a potential recovery, as a short-term moving average crossover develops on the daily chart. This often-overlooked indicator can signal a shift in short-term momentum w…
· Investing
- Hyperliquid (HYPE) Price Analysis: Momentum Fades Near Key Resistance Zone
Hyperliquid (HYPE) is approaching a technically sensitive phase as bullish momentum begins to weaken and directional conviction fades. After staging a strong recovery from below the $30 level, the asset recently climb…
· Investing
- U.S. Army Sergeant Accused of Insider Trading on Venezuela Raid via Polymarket Bets
A U.S. Army Special Forces master sergeant has been arrested and charged in a high-profile insider trading case involving classified military information and cryptocurrency-based prediction markets. The U.S. Departmen…
· Regulation
- DeFi United: Aave Leads $292M Exploit Recovery Effort to Stabilize Crypto Markets
Aave and several leading crypto firms have launched a coordinated recovery initiative to stabilize decentralized finance (DeFi) markets after a massive $292 million exploit disrupted the sector. The effort, called “De…
· Investing
- Arbitrum Security Council Freezes 30,000 ETH After KelpDAO Exploit, Sparking Decentralization Debate
The Arbitrum Security Council’s rapid response to the recent KelpDAO exploit has reignited a long-standing debate within the crypto industry: how decentralized are blockchain networks when human intervention is still …
· Technology
- BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust Hits Record 806K BTC as Institutional Demand Surges
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has reached a new milestone, accumulating approximately 806,700 Bitcoin (BTC) valued at around $63.7 billion. This achievement marks an all-time high for the largest spot Bitco…
· Business
- Aave USDC Liquidity Crisis Spurs Urgent Interest Rate Proposal from Circle Economist
Circle’s Chief Economist Gordon Liao has introduced a proposal to recalibrate Aave’s USD Coin (USDC) interest rate model, aiming to resolve the ongoing liquidity crunch on Aave v3 Ethereum. The proposal comes after US…
· Business
- Coinbase Lists tGBP: A New GBP-Backed Stablecoin Expands Global Crypto Access
Coinbase has officially listed Tokenised GBP (tGBP), marking April 22 as the launch date of its first British pound-backed stablecoin available to users worldwide. Issued by FCA-registered BCP Technologies, tGBP is fu…
· Business
- Robinhood Stock Jumps as $75M OpenAI Investment Fuels AI-Driven Optimism
Robinhood stock (HOOD) surged more than 3% during early U.S. trading hours, reflecting renewed investor confidence as the company expands into artificial intelligence. The rally follows Robinhood’s announcement that i…
· Business
- Hyperliquid (HYPE) Price Rebounds as Bullish Trend Structure Strengthens
Hyperliquid (HYPE) is showing clear signs of recovery after a recent pullback, with price action rebounding strongly from the $40 level and re-entering a bullish structure. This move is not random—it highlights sustai…
· Investing