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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
- Ethereum Price Eyes $3,000 as Key Resistance Level Comes Into Focus
Ethereum is showing early signs of recovery after an extended downturn, but a critical technical hurdle must be cleared before a sustained bullish trend can take hold. Currently trading around the $2,400 level, ETH is…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Near $80K Signals Potential Breakout as Bullish Momentum Builds
Bitcoin is once again approaching the upper boundary of its recent trading range, with price action climbing into the high-$70,000 zone and edging closer to $80,000 rather than revisiting $60,000 levels. After experie…
· Investing
- Kalshi Cracks Down on Insider Trading in Prediction Markets with New Disciplinary Actions
Kalshi, a prominent prediction market platform regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has taken further action against users accused of insider trading tied to their own political campaigns. The…
· Regulation
- Tesla Holds 11,509 Bitcoin as BTC Price Drop Triggers $173M Impairment Loss
Tesla (TSLA), led by Elon Musk, maintained its bitcoin (BTC) holdings at 11,509 BTC during the first quarter of 2026, signaling continued confidence in its long-term crypto strategy despite market volatility. The elec…
· Business
- Private Blockchains and ZK Technology: The Future of Institutional Crypto Privacy
Blockchains were originally designed as open, public networks rooted in transparency, but the next phase of their evolution is clearly shifting toward private infrastructure. This transition is accelerating as institu…
· Insights & Views
- Banking Groups Push for Extended Comment Period on U.S. Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act
U.S. banking organizations are stepping deeper into the evolving crypto regulation landscape, urging federal agencies to allow more time for public feedback on key stablecoin rules tied to the Guiding and Establishing…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Bottom Debate: Grayscale Sees $65K Floor as Analysts Predict Deeper 2026 Low
Grayscale has stirred debate in the crypto market by suggesting that Bitcoin (BTC) may have already reached its bear-market bottom between $65,000 and $70,000. This outlook contrasts with broader market expectations t…
· Insights & Views
- Li Lin Moves Crypto Trading Empire Into Hong Kong-Listed Bitfire to Tap Institutional Demand
Chinese crypto billionaire Li Lin is taking a strategic step to expand his digital asset footprint by shifting part of his private trading operations into a publicly listed Hong Kong company. The move reflects rising …
· Business
- Justin Sun Files Lawsuit Against World Liberty Financial Over $WLFI Token Dispute
Tron founder Justin Sun has initiated legal action against World Liberty Financial, a crypto and stablecoin company reportedly backed by members of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s family. The lawsuit centers on a…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Surges Past $78K as Ceasefire Extension and Institutional Buying Boost Crypto Market
Bitcoin (BTC) has broken through recent volatility, climbing above $78,000 as geopolitical developments and major institutional activity fuel renewed momentum in the cryptocurrency market. The leading digital asset ro…
· Investing
- Polymarket Launches Perpetual Futures as Competition with Kalshi Intensifies
Polymarket has officially announced the launch of perpetual futures trading, introducing a new way for users to go long or short on prediction markets 24/7. The update, revealed on April 21, positions the platform at …
· Business
- Quantum Computing Threat to Crypto: Coinbase Warns Time to Secure Digital Assets Is Now
A newly formed advisory board of leading cryptography experts has concluded that digital assets remain safe from quantum computing—for now. However, the long-term risk is unavoidable, and the race to protect blockchai…
· Insights & Views
- Hyperliquid Price Analysis: Why $40 Is a Key Level for HYPE’s Next Move
The $40 level has emerged as a critical pivot point for Hyperliquid (HYPE), signaling a potential shift in market direction rather than a long-term price ceiling. After a strong upward rally that pushed HYPE into the …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Outlook: Fragile Rebound Signals Uncertain Breakout Ahead
Bitcoin’s recent climb back into the mid-$70,000 range has caught the attention of traders, but the structure behind this rebound raises concerns about its sustainability. After bouncing from the mid-$60,000 zone, the…
· Investing
- XRP Price Outlook: Can It Break Resistance or Stay Range-Bound?
XRP is showing signs of stabilization after recent volatility, currently holding above a newly established support zone near $1.38 and trading in the mid-$1.40 range. This level has been tested multiple times, suggest…
· Investing
- Crypto Clarity Act Faces Delays but Still Has Path Forward in 2026
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act continues to face delays in the U.S. Senate, but it remains a key piece of crypto regulation that could still advance in 2026. While April progress now seems unlikely, lawmakers an…
· Insights & Views
- New York Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Alleged Illegal Prediction Market Gambling
New York has filed lawsuits against cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Gemini, accusing them of offering prediction market products that violate state gambling laws. The legal action marks the latest move by state …
· Regulation
- Prediction Markets Drive Future Growth for Coinbase and Robinhood Despite Crypto Slowdown
Prediction markets are emerging as a key growth opportunity for Coinbase (COIN) and Robinhood (HOOD), even as both companies face weaker crypto trading activity in early 2026. According to Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Ra…
· Business
- Core Scientific Plans $3.3B Junk Bond Sale to Fuel AI Data Center Expansion
Core Scientific (NASDAQ: CORZ) is preparing to raise $3.3 billion through a high-yield, or junk bond, offering as it accelerates its transition from bitcoin mining to artificial intelligence (AI) data center operation…
· Business
- Mob Boss John Gotti’s Grandson Sentenced for $1.1M COVID Relief Fraud Tied to Crypto Investments
Carmine Agnello, grandson of notorious mob boss John Gotti, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison after defrauding the U.S. government’s COVID-19 relief program out of approximately $1.1 million. According…
· People
- Arbitrum Freezes $71M in ETH Linked to Kelp DAO rsETH Exploit
Arbitrum’s Security Council has frozen 30,766 ETH, valued at approximately $71 million, in response to the recent Kelp DAO exploit involving its liquid restaking token, rsETH. The emergency action followed a $292 mill…
· Business
- Bitcoin Reclaims $75K as Markets Eye Ceasefire Talks and Key Resistance Levels
Bitcoin (BTC) has climbed back above the $75,000 mark, trading near $75,980 as improving geopolitical sentiment boosts risk assets. The cryptocurrency gained roughly 1.5% in the past 24 hours and 1.7% over the week, s…
· Investing
- Ripple’s Quantum-Resistant XRP Ledger Roadmap Targets Full Security by 2028
Ripple has unveiled a comprehensive four-phase roadmap to make the XRP Ledger (XRPL) quantum-resistant, aiming for full implementation by 2028. As one of the leading blockchain platforms, XRPL powers XRP, currently am…
· Business
- Is Bitcoin’s Price Artificially Boosted by Michael Saylor’s Massive Buying Strategy?
Venture capitalist Jason Calacanis has sparked fresh debate in the crypto space by questioning whether Bitcoin’s current price is being artificially supported by the aggressive accumulation strategy of Michael Saylor’…
· Investing
- Ethereum Price Near Critical Breakout Zone as Bulls Attempt Trend Reversal
Ethereum (ETH) is approaching a decisive moment that could define its midterm price direction. After an extended downtrend, ETH has started to show signs of recovery, gradually climbing from recent lows while forming …
· Investing
- Hyperliquid (HYPE) Price Outlook: Can Strong Momentum Push It to $50?
Hyperliquid (HYPE) continues to stand out in the altcoin market, showing relative strength compared to many competing digital assets. With daily trading volume remaining robust and its market capitalization nearing $1…
· Investing
- XRP Price Outlook: Why Momentum Signals Suggest $2 Is Not Imminent
XRP price is showing signs of stabilization after a recent decline, but current technical indicators suggest that a move toward the $2 level is unlikely in the short term. The cryptocurrency has entered a consolidatio…
· Investing
- Crypto Market Outlook: Key Events Driving Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Before April Ends
The cryptocurrency market is closing April on a stronger note, with total market capitalization rising 1.48% in the past 24 hours to reach $2.56 trillion. This upward momentum is largely fueled by increasing instituti…
· Investing
- Kevin Warsh Signals Commitment to Fed Independence Amid Trump Rate Cut Pressure
Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh is expected to emphasize the importance of central bank independence during his upcoming Senate confirmation hearing, according to recent reports. His remarks come at a time w…
· Insights & Views
- Apple CEO Transition Sparks Crypto Speculation as Tim Cook Steps Down
Apple has announced a major leadership shift, with Tim Cook stepping down as Chief Executive Officer and transitioning into the role of Executive Chairman beginning September 1. The company has named John Ternus, curr…
· People
- North Korea-Linked Hackers Exploit DeFi Weaknesses in $500M Crypto Attacks
North Korea-linked hackers are intensifying their attacks on the crypto sector, with recent exploits targeting Drift and Kelp exposing deeper vulnerabilities in decentralized finance (DeFi). In less than three weeks, …
· Technology
- Aave Faces Up to $230M Risk After Kelp DAO and LayerZero Bridge Exploit
A recent DeFi exploit involving Kelp DAO and the LayerZero bridge has placed lending protocol Aave at risk of losses reaching as high as $230 million. The incident highlights growing concerns around cross-chain securi…
· Technology
- Bitcoin Holds Strong Near $76K as Crypto Market Weathers Geopolitical Tensions
Bitcoin (BTC) showed resilience on Monday, holding above the $76,000 level after rebounding from overnight lows, even as global markets reacted to rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran. The leading cryptocurrenc…
· Investing
- Ethereum Outlook 2026: Bearish Concerns Clash With Bullish Signals
Crypto analyst Ansem has sparked debate in the digital asset space by claiming that Ethereum (ETH) is in a weaker position in 2026 compared to 2023. His argument centers on what he يرى as a gradual breakdown of Ethere…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Shows Resilience Amid Middle East Tensions as Oil and Equities React Sharply
Bitcoin is demonstrating growing resilience to geopolitical shocks, outperforming traditional assets like oil and equities amid renewed Middle East tensions. On Monday morning, Bitcoin traded at $74,335, down 1.6% ove…
· Investing
- KelpDAO Bridge Hack Triggers $292M DeFi Crisis, Justin Sun Calls for Negotiation
The decentralized finance sector was rocked on April 18, 2026, when an unknown attacker exploited a critical vulnerability in KelpDAO's cross-chain bridge, draining 116,500 rsETH tokens in what has become the largest …
· People
- Bukele Tops Global Leader Approval Charts at 94% While El Salvador Holds 7,600 BTC
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has secured the top spot on a global leader approval ranking, earning a remarkable 94% rating that places him well ahead of 25 other world leaders on the list. His dominance is par…
· Insights & Views
- RaveDAO (RAVE) Token Crashes 95% Amid Pump-and-Dump Allegations
RaveDAO's native token RAVE suffered a devastating collapse over the weekend, plunging from an all-time high of roughly $27 down to nearly $1 in less than 48 hours. The rapid decline erased billions in market capitali…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Struggles to Reclaim $80,000 as Bearish Pressure Mounts
Bitcoin's path back to the $80,000 level is looking increasingly difficult as recent price action signals a rejection phase rather than a meaningful recovery. After a brief rally into the mid-$70,000s, BTC failed to s…
· Investing
- XRP's Bullish Wave Fades as Price Stalls Below Key Resistance
The bullish momentum that began building for XRP in late February has now run out of steam. After forming a series of higher lows and pushing close to the $1.50 level, the cryptocurrency failed to sustain its upward t…
· Investing