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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
- Yuan's Rise as Global Reserve Currency: What Rogoff's Forecast Means for Dollar Dominance
Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff is making a bold prediction: the Chinese yuan could achieve global reserve currency status within five years. Rogoff points to President Xi Jinping's explicit push for yuan internation…
· Investing
- Pump.fun's $350M Buyback Fails to Rescue PUMP Token From Record Lows
Pump.fun has repurchased $350 million worth of its native PUMP token since July 2025, eliminating roughly 116 billion tokens — about 32.9% of the circulating supply — from the open market. Despite this aggressive buyb…
· Business
- Bybit Lists Rwandan Franc on P2P Platform, Triggering BNR Warning
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has publicly cautioned citizens against using the Rwandan Franc (FRW) for cryptocurrency transactions, just two days after global exchange Bybit added FRW to its peer-to-peer (P2P) tr…
· Business
- Drift Protocol's $280M Hack Traced to Six-Month North Korean Social Engineering Campaign
Drift Protocol has revealed details surrounding a devastating $280 million exploit that occurred on April 1, 2026, exposing a sophisticated, long-running cyberattack linked to North Korean state-sponsored hackers. The…
· Investing
- Cardano (ADA) Struggles With Capital Exhaustion and Market Stagnation in 2026
Cardano (ADA) is currently among the weakest performing major altcoins, caught in a cycle of declining momentum and investor disinterest. After a prolonged downtrend, price action has settled into a narrow range betwe…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Faces Triple Resistance Wall Around $67K as Bearish Structure Holds
Bitcoin continues to struggle in what analysts describe as a weak recovery phase following a sharp decline from above $90,000 into the mid-$60,000 range. Rather than signaling a genuine trend reversal, the recent boun…
· Investing
- XRP Price Stalls as Bears Hold Control Amid Thin Volume and Shrinking Volatility
Recent recovery attempts in XRP have failed to produce any meaningful structural shift, leaving the broader downtrend firmly intact. What stands out now is not just the direction of price movement, but the absence of …
· Investing
- Quantum Computing and the Bitcoin Security Crisis: What You Need to Know
Quantum computing is no longer a distant theoretical threat — it is rapidly becoming a real danger to cryptocurrency security. Google recently published a paper revealing that a quantum computer could potentially crac…
· Technology
- Polymarket Pulls Military Rescue Betting Market After Congressional Backlash
Polymarket has removed a controversial betting market that allowed users to wager on the rescue timeline of two U.S. airmen after their F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran. The prediction platform pulled the lis…
· Regulation
- Chainlink Unlocks $165M in LINK Tokens Amid Price Decline and Growing Whale Accumulation
Chainlink has released 17.875 million LINK tokens worth approximately $165 million in its latest scheduled quarterly unlock, according to on-chain data. Of this amount, 14.875 million LINK tokens valued at around $125…
· Investing
- Bitcoin's BIP-110 Debate: Saylor Warns of Protocol Risk as Community Splits
Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy, believes Bitcoin has won the global narrative battle but points to internal protocol disputes as the cryptocurrency's most serious remaining vulnerability. At the center of…
· People
- Drift Protocol Faces Backlash After $285M Hack Amid Suspicious Token Movements
Solana-based perpetual futures exchange Drift Protocol is under intense community scrutiny following a devastating $285 million exploit and a series of controversial moves by insiders during the crisis.
· Investing
- Kevin Warsh Fed Nomination Hearing Set for April 16 Amid Rate Cut Uncertainty
The Senate Banking Committee has scheduled a confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, on April 16. A source familiar with the matter confirmed the date to CNBC, though the…
· Insights & Views
- John Deaton Warns CLARITY Act Could Stall Amid Midterm Election Pressure
Pro-XRP attorney John Deaton is raising alarms about the future of the CLARITY Act, cautioning that the landmark crypto legislation may fail to pass if its momentum slows heading into summer. Speaking on the Paul Barr…
· Regulation
- Bitmine Adds 40,000 ETH as Tom Lee Defends Buying Strategy Amid Market Uncertainty
Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine continues its aggressive accumulation strategy, purchasing an additional 40,000 ETH valued at approximately $82 million despite ongoing market headwinds. On-chain analytics platform Look…
· Insights & Views
- Dogecoin Holds Steady Amid Crypto Bear Market and Bearish Sentiment
The crypto market continues its downward slide following a massive sell-off last October, with most digital assets trading sideways since February. As of 2026, year-to-date losses are widespread, and Dogecoin has fall…
· Investing
- Coinbase CEO Eyes 1 Billion Crypto Users as Exchange Expands Into Banking and Payments
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently reinforced his vision for mainstream cryptocurrency adoption, agreeing with a social media user who argued that crypto's true success depends on reaching one billion people worldw…
· People
- Digital Asset Treasury Strategies: Why Yield Is the New Standard
Corporate bitcoin holdings have moved far beyond simple accumulation. With over 200 publicly listed companies now holding digital assets collectively worth more than $115 billion, the pressure to generate real returns…
· Investing
- Kwasi Kwarteng Embraces Bitcoin After Brief UK Chancellor Tenure
Kwasi Kwarteng, the UK's shortest-serving Chancellor of the Exchequer, is stepping back into the spotlight — this time with a focus on Bitcoin, monetary history, and long-term economic strategy. Speaking candidly in a…
· People
- Bitcoin Outshines Gold and S&P 500 After Major Global Crises, New Study Finds
A new analysis from Mercado Bitcoin, one of Latin America's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, reveals that Bitcoin consistently delivers stronger returns than gold and the S&P 500 in the 60 days following major global…
· Investing
- Jack Dorsey Revives the Legendary Bitcoin Faucet Through Block
Jack Dorsey has sparked excitement across the crypto community by teasing the return of one of Bitcoin's most iconic inventions — the Bitcoin faucet — through his X account. The initiative, tied to his payments compan…
· People
- Stablecoins Surpass ACH Network in Monthly Transaction Volume
For the first time in history, stablecoin transaction volume has overtaken the United States Automated Clearing House (ACH) network, marking a pivotal shift in how money moves globally. In February 2026, stablecoins p…
· Insights & Views
- Kentucky Eases Crypto Rules to Protect Bitcoin Self-Custody Rights
Kentucky has taken a significant step in cryptocurrency regulation by passing an amended bill that explicitly protects individuals' rights to self-custody digital assets like Bitcoin. The updated legislation removes p…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Reclaims Momentum as Gold Investors Make Their Return
Fidelity Investments' Director of Global Macro, Jurrien Timmer, says exchange-traded product flows are sending a clear signal — investors who walked away from Bitcoin in late 2025 are coming back. The data tells a com…
· Investing
- Charles Schwab Set to Launch Spot Crypto Trading in 2025
Charles Schwab, one of the world's largest brokerage firms managing $11.9 trillion in client assets, is preparing to enter the spot cryptocurrency market. The financial giant confirmed it is on track to roll out direc…
· Business
- Circle's USDC Under Fire After $285M Drift Hack Exposes Stablecoin Freeze Dilemma
The $285 million Drift protocol hack has reignited debate over whether Circle, issuer of the USDC stablecoin, should have done more to prevent stolen funds from moving freely across blockchains. Blockchain security fi…
· Investing
- XRP Price Holds Above $1.30 as Volume Builds Without Breakout
XRP is quietly grinding higher, but bulls haven't taken control just yet. The token is trading around $1.33 after a modest 1% gain, with trading volume running approximately 23% above its weekly average — a signal tha…
· Investing
- AAVE Price Hits 52-Week Low Despite Major V4 Protocol Upgrade
Aave's native token AAVE has dropped below $95, marking a fresh 52-week low even as the decentralized finance protocol launched its most significant upgrade to date. The token has shed more than a third of its value o…
· Investing
- XRP Price Outlook: Can It Reclaim $2 or Is Further Decline Ahead?
XRP is currently navigating a sustained downtrend, with price action reflecting persistent selling pressure and weakening momentum. After failing to hold above the $2 mark earlier in the cycle, the asset has since dro…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Bears Maintain Control as Price Struggles Below $80K Resistance
Recent Bitcoin price action continues to paint a bearish picture, with sellers firmly in control as the cryptocurrency repeatedly fails to reclaim key levels. The $75,000–$80,000 range, once a strong support zone, has…
· Investing
- Todd Blanche Named Acting Attorney General Amid Ethics Controversy Over Crypto Holdings
President Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi and appointed Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to lead the U.S. Department of Justice. The move places Blanche, who previously served as Trump's personal d…
· Regulation
- Europe's First Blockchain IPO: ST Group Lists on Lise Lightning Stock Exchange
France's Lise Lightning Stock Exchange is set to make history on April 9 when aerospace supplier ST Group becomes the first company to go public through a fully onchain IPO in Europe under the EU's Distributed Ledger …
· Business
- Wallet in Telegram Launches Native Perpetual Futures Trading Powered by Lighter
Telegram's built-in crypto wallet has rolled out native perpetual futures trading directly inside the messaging app, powered exclusively by Lighter (LIT). The feature went live on April 2, 2026, allowing users to trad…
· Insights & Views
- Quantum Crypto Mining Is Here: Postquant Labs Launches First Quantum-Classical Blockchain Testnet
Postquant Labs, a quantum computing software startup partnered with D-Wave Systems, has unveiled the Quip Network — the world's first publicly accessible quantum-classical blockchain testnet. This groundbreaking platf…
· Business
- Bitget Launches Dedicated AI Agent Accounts for Autonomous Crypto Trading
Bitget has taken a significant step in AI-driven trading by introducing dedicated accounts for its AI agent, GetClaw, allowing it to execute trades autonomously within live markets. This development marks a structural…
· Business
- CLARITY Act Odds Surge to 64% as Crypto and Banking Leaders Near Stablecoin Deal
Prediction markets are showing renewed confidence that President Donald Trump will sign the CLARITY Act into law this year, with odds climbing to 64% on Polymarket — up sharply from 51% just a day earlier. The surge r…
· Regulation
- Ripple Prime Earns BBB Issuer Rating from KBRA Amid Strong Capital Position
Ripple's multi-asset prime brokerage, Ripple Prime, has secured a BBB issuer rating from Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), marking a significant milestone for the crypto-native financial services firm. The rating refle…
· Business
- Vitalik Buterin Pushes for Local-First AI to Combat Privacy and Security Risks
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has publicly advocated for a local-first artificial intelligence framework, warning that today's cloud-dependent AI tools pose serious privacy and security threats to users. In a re…
· People
- CFTC and DOJ Sue Illinois Over Prediction Market Crackdown
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Department of Justice have filed a federal lawsuit against Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut, and several state officials, escalating a growing legal battle over t…
· Regulation
- Coinbase Secures Conditional OCC Charter Approval to Become Federally Regulated Crypto Custodian
Coinbase has received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust company charter, moving the leading cryptocurrency exchange closer to becoming a federally …
· Regulation