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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
- Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $71K as Crypto Defies Broader Market Turbulence
Bitcoin (BTC) continued trading around $71,300 on Friday, holding firm near the $71,000 mark with a 2.6% gain over the past 24 hours. The world's largest cryptocurrency has maintained impressive stability despite ongo…
· Investing
- XRP Volatility Signals Possible Breakout as Bollinger Bands Squeeze Tightens
XRP has slipped from a 24-hour peak of $1.44 to $1.37, weighed down by persistent bearish momentum across the broader cryptocurrency market. Despite the price decline, several technical indicators are pointing toward …
· Investing
- Dogecoin Volume Surges 100% But Downtrend Persists
Dogecoin is experiencing a dramatic spike in trading volume, with activity surging over 100% in recent sessions. While this liquidity boost has caught the attention of crypto traders, it has not been enough to reverse…
· Investing
- Mastercard and Ripple Join Forces to Advance CBDC Adoption
Mastercard is strengthening its blockchain strategy by deepening its collaboration with Ripple and other leading digital asset firms to accelerate the development and real-world adoption of central bank digital curren…
· Business
- Bitcoin's Quantum Computing Threat: What You Need to Know
A new ARK Invest report has flagged a significant long-term risk to Bitcoin holders: quantum computing could eventually compromise the security of approximately 6.9 million BTC, valued at roughly $483 billion. While t…
· Business
- COIN Stock Faces Bearish Pressure as Iran War Fuels Crypto Crash Fears
Coinbase (COIN) stock has stalled at the critical $200 resistance level as geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the ongoing Iran war continues to weigh heavily on crypto markets. After recovering from February lows of…
· Investing
- SEC Advisory Committee Backs Tokenized Securities Trading Policy
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Investor Advisory Committee has formally recommended that the agency pursue a tokenized securities framework, a move that could fundamentally reshape how stocks are traded…
· Regulation
- $TRUMP Token Holders Score Exclusive Mar-a-Lago Lunch With President Trump
Top holders of the $TRUMP cryptocurrency token are getting another rare chance to dine with U.S. President Donald Trump. The company behind the token officially announced an exclusive gala luncheon scheduled for April…
· Regulation
- U.S. Senate Votes to Block Federal Reserve Digital Dollar in Bipartisan Housing Bill
The U.S. Senate has passed a sweeping measure to prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), embedded within the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The CBDC ban passed with a strik…
· Regulation
- OP Labs Cuts 20 Jobs in Strategic Restructuring Amid Optimism Ecosystem Growth
OP Labs, the primary development firm behind the Optimism blockchain ecosystem, has laid off 20 employees as part of a deliberate internal restructuring effort. The decision, framed as a strategic realignment rather t…
· Business
- Oil Prices Top $100: What It Means for Bitcoin Miners
As oil surges past $100 per barrel amid escalating Middle East tensions, Bitcoin miners are watching closely — though the bigger threat may not be rising power bills. According to research from Luxor's Hashrate Index,…
· Investing
- JPMorgan Chase Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
JPMorgan Chase is facing a proposed class action lawsuit filed by investors in Goliath Ventures, accusing the banking giant of ignoring clear warning signs that the crypto investment pool was fraudulent. The complaint…
· Business
- PI Coin Lists on Kraken Just Before Pi Day, Raising Speculative Buzz
Pi Network's native token is generating fresh market interest after Kraken announced that PI trading will go live on March 13, just one day before Pi Day on March 14. The timing mirrors a pattern seen in 2025, when PI…
· Investing
- Coinbase Denies Lobbying Against Bitcoin Tax Exemption Amid Growing Controversy
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad are pushing back hard against allegations that the crypto exchange is secretly working to block a key Bitcoin tax exemption — one that could transfo…
· People
- Metaplanet Launches Bitcoin Venture Arm to Build Japan's Crypto Financial Infrastructure
Asia's largest publicly listed Bitcoin holder, Metaplanet, is expanding beyond its treasury strategy. The Tokyo-listed company, which holds 35,102 BTC, has announced the formation of Metaplanet Ventures K.K., a wholly…
· Business
- Crypto Developers Are Leaving for AI as GitHub Activity Surges
Blockchain development is shrinking fast. Weekly crypto code commits have dropped roughly 75% since early 2025, falling from approximately 850,000 to just 210,000, while active developers in the space declined by 56% …
· Technology
- XRP Price Holds Steady Near $1.38 Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
XRP traded quietly around $1.38 as crypto markets entered a cautious consolidation phase, with investors holding back ahead of the upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index report. The inflation data is expected to shape Fed…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Struggles Near $69,000 as Oil Surges on Tanker Attacks
Bitcoin dropped to $69,393 on Thursday, sliding 0.8% in 24 hours and 4.3% on the week after attacks on two oil tankers in Iraqi waters sent Brent crude surging back above $100 a barrel. The brief relief rally that had…
· Investing
- Mastercard Expands Crypto Partner Program With Ripple, Binance, and 80+ Firms
Mastercard has significantly broadened its Crypto Partner Program, welcoming over 80 digital asset companies including Ripple and Binance into its global payment ecosystem. The move represents one of the most concrete…
· Business
- MSTR Stock Eyes $180 Breakout as Bitcoin Climbs and Short Interest Builds
MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock posted modest gains Thursday, trading at $138.74, up 0.20% on the day, as Bitcoin climbed toward the $71,000 mark. The session range stretched between $135.14 and $142.67, with a market cap …
· Business
- Solana Price Consolidates Near Lows as Volatility Breakout Looms
Solana is entering a technically critical phase as the asset consolidates near local lows following months of sustained decline. Currently trading between $85 and $87, SOL/USDT appears to be compressing within a tight…
· Investing
- Ethereum Eyes Recovery as 26 EMA Becomes Key Resistance Level
Ethereum is approaching a critical inflection point as it attempts to recover from prolonged selling pressure that has dominated the market for several months. While many analysts previously focused on the $2,000 psyc…
· Investing
- SEC and CFTC Join Forces to Shape Crypto Regulation in New Landmark Agreement
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to unify their overlapping regulatory functions, with building a co…
· Regulation
- Bullish (BLSH) Surpasses Coinbase to Become Third-Largest Crypto Exchange by Spot Trading Volume
Crypto platform Bullish (BLSH) made a significant leap in February, breaking into the top three centralized cryptocurrency exchanges by spot trading volume for the first time, overtaking Coinbase (COIN) amid a broader…
· Business
- Bitcoin's Safe-Haven Signal: Crypto Resilience Turns Heads Amid Global Uncertainty
Bitcoin is quietly making a case for itself as a safe-haven asset. During one of the more turbulent stretches of global macro stress in recent memory — marked by escalating geopolitical tensions, oil supply concerns, …
· Investing
- Ripple's $50 Billion Valuation Signals Confidence Amid Crypto Downturn
Ripple, the blockchain payments company behind the XRP Ledger network, has launched a share buyback program that places its valuation at approximately $50 billion. According to a source familiar with the matter, the f…
· Business
- CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate as White House Steps In to Broker Crypto-Banking Compromise
The CLARITY Act continues to face significant delays in the Senate, prompting the White House to intervene and mediate growing tensions between traditional banking institutions and the cryptocurrency industry. At the …
· Regulation
- X402 Protocol: The Future of AI Agent Payments Built on Stablecoins
Agentic payments are emerging as the next major frontier in internet commerce — a world where AI systems pay other AI systems automatically, without human involvement. At the center of this movement is x402, a protoco…
· Technology
- Ripple Pursues Australian Financial Services License via Strategic Acquisition
Ripple is making a significant move into the Australian financial market by seeking an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) through the planned acquisition of BC Payments Australia Pty Ltd. The deal, still pen…
· Business
- U.S. Banks Consider Legal Action Against OCC Over Crypto Firm Charters
Major U.S. banks are exploring legal action against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) following its decision to expand national trust bank charters to cryptocurrency and fintech companies. The Bank P…
· Regulation
- XRP Price Recovery Signals Build as Moving Averages Converge
XRP may be approaching a significant turning point after months of sustained downward pressure. The cryptocurrency is currently consolidating near the $1.34 level on the daily chart, where a cluster of technical indic…
· Insights & Views
- Dogecoin Golden Cross Signal Points to Bullish Recovery Amid Market Rebound
Dogecoin is flashing early signs of a price recovery after forming a golden cross pattern, a widely watched technical indicator that many traders interpret as a bullish signal. This development comes after DOGE experi…
· Investing
- Strategy Doubles Down on Bitcoin With $1.28 Billion Purchase, Holdings Reach 738,731 BTC
Strategy has once again reinforced its position as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, acquiring 17,994 BTC for approximately $1.28 billion in one of its most significant purchases of the year. The move signals unwa…
· Business
- Aave Hit by $27M in Liquidations Tied to wstETH Oracle Misconfiguration
Decentralized lending platform Aave saw approximately $27 million in liquidations over a single 24-hour period, with blockchain data from risk-management firm Chaos Labs confirming a sharp spike in activity. Market ob…
· Investing
- Earning Crypto Through Work: The Rise of Internet Labor Markets
The crypto industry has long operated on a straightforward premise — buy tokens, trade them, and speculate on price movements. But a growing number of investors and builders believe that model is beginning to shift. T…
· Insights & Views
- Stablecoin Rewards Debate Stalls Crypto Market Structure Bill in Senate
The U.S. banking industry has been pushing back hard against a key piece of crypto legislation — the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act — over a growing dispute around stablecoin rewards. Traditional banks fear these in…
· Regulation
- Polymarket Partners with Palantir and TWG AI to Combat Sports Prediction Market Manipulation
Polymarket, one of the fastest-growing prediction market platforms, has announced a partnership with data giant Palantir and analytics firm TWG AI to build a sophisticated trading surveillance system aimed at detectin…
· Business
- Circle Stock (CRCL) Eyes 60% Upside as USDC Stablecoin Adoption Defies Crypto Market Slump
Bernstein analysts have initiated coverage of Circle Internet Group (CRCL) with an outperform rating and a $190 price target, implying roughly 60% upside from its current price near $120. The bullish call comes after …
· Business
- SEC and CFTC Join Forces to Create Unified Crypto Regulatory Framework
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are moving past their longstanding rivalry to build a unified approach to cryptocurrency oversight. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins ann…
· Regulation
- Nvidia's NemoClaw Platform Sends AI-Linked Crypto Tokens Surging
Cryptocurrencies tied to artificial intelligence saw a sharp rally after Wired reported that Nvidia is developing a new open-source platform designed for autonomous AI agents. Tokens such as Bittensor's TAO, NEAR Prot…
· Business