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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
- Bhutan Quietly Sells Bitcoin Reserves, Stack Down 58% From Peak
Bhutan's state-owned investment arm, Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), has been steadily liquidating the country's Bitcoin holdings throughout early 2026, with on-chain data revealing roughly $42.5 million in outflo…
· Business
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP Rally as Ceasefire Hopes and $619M Institutional Inflows Fuel Crypto Rebound
Major cryptocurrencies staged a broad recovery Tuesday as geopolitical tensions eased, with U.S. President Donald Trump signaling that the Iran conflict was nearing resolution. The news sparked a risk-on rally across …
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin as a Pentagon Project? Inside the Viral Theory From Professor Jiang Xueqin
Beijing-based educator and Yale graduate Jiang Xueqin has built a substantial following through his "Predictive History" channel, where he blends geopolitical forecasting with sharp cultural commentary. After an old l…
· People
- China's Crypto Ban and the Rise of Dollar-Backed Stablecoins
China's February 6 regulatory notice banned unauthorized yuan-pegged stablecoins, restricted most real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and reaffirmed its blanket prohibition on cryptocurrency activity. Yet global cryp…
· Regulation
- South Korean Bitcoin Treasury Firms Face Growing Financial Strain
A wave of small South Korean companies attempted to replicate MicroStrategy's Bitcoin treasury model in 2025, borrowing heavily to accumulate cryptocurrency. Now, serious cracks are emerging across the sector.
· Investing
- ZODL Raises $25M in Largest-Ever Zcash Funding Round, ZEC Surges 10.9%
Zcash Open Development Lab, widely known as ZODL, has successfully closed a $25 million funding round — the largest private venture investment ever made in a Zcash-focused development team. The raise signals growing i…
· Investing
- XRP Price Struggles to Recover as Bearish Pressure Persists
XRP is currently trading between $1.30 and $1.35, but despite this narrow consolidation, the cryptocurrency's technical outlook remains deeply unfavorable. Months of declining price action have left the asset unable t…
· Investing
- Solana Price Recovery: Can SOL Break the $95 Resistance?
Solana is showing early signs of a meaningful price recovery after months of sustained selling pressure. While the upward movement remains modest compared to the explosive rallies seen earlier in the market cycle, the…
· Investing
- Trump's SAVE Act Ultimatum Puts Crypto Market Structure Bill at Risk
President Donald Trump is casting uncertainty over the crypto industry's top legislative priority after threatening to withhold his signature from any bill that reaches his desk before Congress passes his election ref…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Reclaims $70K as Markets Stabilize After Energy Shock
Bitcoin surged back above $70,000 Tuesday morning during Asian trading hours, staging a strong recovery after a weekend selloff that had briefly pushed the leading cryptocurrency down to around $65,000. The rebound co…
· Investing
- CRCL Stock Surges 22% as Circle Leads in AI-Powered Stablecoin Payments
CRCL stock emerged as one of the top gainers in the stock market this week, climbing 22% amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions that have pressured broader risk assets. TradingView data shows CRCL surpassed $100 for the firs…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Faces Pressure as Co-Founders Sell Large ETH Holdings
Ethereum (ETH) is under pressure as co-founders Jeffrey Wilcke and Vitalik Buterin reduce their holdings, adding to market concerns. Wilcke reportedly sold 79,258 ETH, valued at approximately $157 million, moving fund…
· Investing
- XRP Futures Surge on BitMEX Amid Market Volatility
XRP is experiencing a significant spike in derivatives activity, with futures volume on crypto exchange BitMEX surging 1,185% in the last 24 hours to $17.06 million, according to CoinGlass data. Traders appear to be a…
· Investing
- Prediction Markets Evolve Beyond Sports and Elections as Powerful Risk-Hedging Tools
Prediction markets are often associated with sports betting and election forecasts, but their real growth is happening elsewhere. Increasingly, traders are using prediction markets as financial tools to hedge risks th…
· Insights & Views
- Coinbase Criticizes New U.S. Crypto Tax Reporting Rules as Burdensome for Retail Traders
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) says new U.S. crypto tax reporting requirements are overly complex and place unnecessary administrative burdens on millions of digital asset holders.
· Regulation
- Trump Cyber Strategy Highlights Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Security
The Trump administration’s new national cyber strategy identifies the security of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies as a key component of maintaining U.S. leadership in emerging technologies.
· Regulation
- Jack Dorsey’s Block to Support Stablecoins Amid Rising Demand
Block CEO Jack Dorsey says his company will support stablecoins, even though he still believes Bitcoin should serve as the internet’s native financial protocol. In a recent interview with WIRED, Dorsey explained that …
· People
- Bitcoin Outlook 2026: AI Boom Evolves as Investors Shift Beyond Big Tech
Top investors say the global economy could continue growing in 2026, but financial markets may enter a more complex phase as the focus moves beyond a handful of dominant U.S. technology stocks. At a recent conference …
· Insights & Views
- Nine US Senate Retirements Could Reshape Crypto Regulation After 2026 Elections
Nine incumbent US senators have announced they will not seek reelection ahead of the 2026 primaries, creating a significant shift that could influence the future of cryptocurrency regulation in Washington. Five of the…
· Regulation
- Binance Responds to U.S. Senate Inquiry Over Iran Sanctions Compliance
Title: Binance Responds to U.S. Senate Inquiry Over Iran Sanctions Compliance
· Business
- Cardano Price Struggles Below $0.30 as Market Sell-Off and Whale Activity Pressure ADA
Cardano price continues to face downward pressure as ADA struggles to reclaim key resistance levels. The cryptocurrency is currently trading around $0.25 after briefly approaching the upper boundary of a descending tr…
· Investing
- Can Bitcoin Hold Above $70K as Bulls Target the $75K Resistance?
Bitcoin has returned to the $70,000 price range, but the market is still showing signs of uncertainty around this key psychological level. Although the recent rally from the $63,000 zone was strong enough to push BTC …
· Investing
- Ethereum Price Shows First Bullish Signal of 2026 as ETH Attempts Recovery Above $2,000
Ethereum (ETH) is showing early signs of recovery after a difficult start to the year, with the price currently trading near $2,080. The recent rebound follows a sharp decline that pushed the cryptocurrency far below …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Rally to $74K Fades as Macro Pressures Override Institutional Crypto Momentum
Bitcoin briefly surged toward $74,000 this week, fueled by a wave of positive institutional developments that signaled deeper integration between the cryptocurrency industry and traditional finance. However, the rally…
· Investing
- AI Trading Agents Are Reshaping Finance—Why Learning Agent Selection May Be the Most Important Skill
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the financial industry, and its impact is accelerating every day. What once started as simple conversations with tools like ChatGPT about money management has evolved in…
· Technology
- Private Credit Market Stress Raises Risk of Crypto Contagion
Growing instability in the global private credit market is beginning to worry investors, with analysts warning that the pressure could eventually spill over into the cryptocurrency market. Recent developments involvin…
· Business
- OKX Launches Orbit Social Network Inside Trading App After $25B Valuation
Crypto exchange OKX is expanding beyond traditional trading services by introducing a built-in social network called Orbit, reflecting the growing overlap between social media platforms and digital asset trading commu…
· Business
- Bitcoin Retreats From $74K as Technical Resistance and Macro Uncertainty Weigh on Crypto Market
Bitcoin’s latest rally stalled after the cryptocurrency briefly climbed to $74,000, encountering strong technical resistance that triggered a pullback. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped to around $70,987 by m…
· Investing
- XRP Price Slides Toward $1.40 After Resistance Rejection as Bearish Momentum Builds
XRP price moved lower after another clear rejection near a key resistance zone, with rising trading volume confirming that sellers remain in control of the short-term trend. The cryptocurrency declined roughly 3.3%, f…
· Investing
- Coinbase Executives Face Shareholder Lawsuit Over Custody, AML, and Token Listing Claims
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and several senior executives are facing a shareholder derivative lawsuit that accuses company leadership of making misleading statements about custody practices, token listings, and anti-…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Tops $70K Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions as Peter Schiff Warns of Wartime “Head Fake”
Bitcoin surged past $70,000 this week as global markets reacted to rising geopolitical tensions linked to the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. Despite the rally, long-time Bitcoin critic Peter S…
· People
- U.S. Regulators Clarify Capital Requirements for Tokenized Securities
U.S. banking regulators have clarified that tokenized securities will receive the same capital treatment as traditional securities, reinforcing a technology-neutral approach to financial regulation. The Federal Reserv…
· Regulation
- Culper Research Shorts Ethereum, Claims Fusaka Upgrade Weakened ETH Tokenomics
Short-selling firm Culper Research has taken a bearish stance on Ethereum (ETH), betting against both the cryptocurrency and companies heavily exposed to it, including Ethereum-focused treasury firm BitMine (BMNR). Th…
· Insights & Views
- Ripple Prime Expands Institutional Access to Regulated Crypto Futures via Coinbase Derivatives
Ripple, the blockchain company closely tied to the XRP Ledger and XRP cryptocurrency, announced that institutional clients using its Ripple Prime platform can now trade the complete suite of crypto futures listed on C…
· Business
- Kraken Gains Limited Federal Reserve Access, Signaling Breakthrough for Crypto in U.S. Banking
The cryptocurrency industry has taken another step toward integration with the traditional U.S. financial system after digital asset exchange Kraken secured approval for limited access to a Federal Reserve account. An…
· Business
- U.S. Judge Freezes BlockFills Bitcoin Assets Amid Dominion Capital Crypto Lawsuit
A U.S. federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against crypto trading and lending firm BlockFills, freezing bitcoin assets tied to an ongoing lawsuit filed by investment firm Dominion Capital. The…
· Business
- Alleged $46M Crypto Theft Suspect John “Lick” Daghita Arrested in Joint FBI–French Operation
French authorities have arrested John “Lick” Daghita, a suspect accused of stealing tens of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency tied to U.S. government seizure wallets. The arrest took place Wednesday on the Caribbe…
· Regulation
- Sanctions Evasion Fuels Record $154B in Illicit Crypto Activity, Chainalysis Report Finds
Sanctions evasion emerged as the dominant driver of crypto-related illicit finance in 2025, with state-linked actors from Russia, Iran, and North Korea significantly increasing their use of digital assets, according t…
· Insights & Views
- CleanSpark Sells Majority of February Bitcoin Production to Fund AI and HPC Expansion
CleanSpark (NASDAQ: CLSK), a U.S.-based bitcoin mining company operating large-scale data centers, sold nearly all of the bitcoin it mined in February as it ramps up investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and high…
· Business
- SEC Reaches Settlement With Tron Founder Justin Sun Over TRX and BTT Token Case
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached a settlement with Tron founder Justin Sun and related entities, marking a significant development in the long-running legal dispute over alleged securities…
· Regulation