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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
- Vitalik Buterin Unveils Ethereum Roadmap to Defend Against Quantum Computing Threats
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has revealed a long-term roadmap aimed at protecting the Ethereum blockchain from potential threats posed by quantum computing. The announcement follows the Ethereum Foundation’s cr…
· Technology
- Circle (CRCL) Stock Surges 45% After Earnings as Short Squeeze and USDC Growth Fuel Rally
Circle (CRCL), the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has rallied 45% in less than two trading sessions following its fourth-quarter earnings report, sharply reversing an 80% decline from record highs reached last year. W…
· Business
- Florida Man Arrested in $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme Tied to Goliath Ventures
A Florida man accused of orchestrating one of the largest crypto Ponzi schemes in recent history has been arrested, according to federal prosecutors. Christopher Alexander Delgado, 34, of Apopka, Florida, was taken in…
· Regulation
- XRP DeFi Integration Unlocks $3B in Idle Tokens Through Flare and Xaman Partnership
More than 2 billion XRP tokens—roughly 3.5% of the circulating supply—are effectively inactive, representing nearly $3 billion in sidelined liquidity. The issue isn’t XRP’s price; it’s usability. A large portion of th…
· Technology
- U.K. Bans Crypto ETNs From Stocks and Shares ISAs Starting April 6
U.K. investors will soon lose the ability to hold crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) in tax-free individual savings accounts (ISAs), following a new ruling by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Beginning April…
· Regulation
- Dogecoin, Cardano, and Chainlink Rally as Crypto Market Cap Jumps 6.9%
Dogecoin, Cardano, and Chainlink posted strong gains as the cryptocurrency market staged a broad recovery, lifting total market capitalization by 6.9% to $2.38 trillion in just 24 hours. The rally was fueled by a larg…
· Investing
- t54 Labs Raises $5M Seed Round With Ripple Backing to Power AI Agent Identity and Risk Infrastructure
San Francisco-based t54 Labs has secured $5 million in seed funding to develop identity and risk infrastructure for AI agents operating in financial markets. The round was led by Anagram, PL Capital, and Franklin Temp…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Price Reclaims $2,000 as ETF Inflows Spark Rally – Can ETH Hit $2,500 Next?
Ethereum price has rebounded above the critical $2,000 level after surging nearly 10% in the last 24 hours, signaling renewed bullish momentum across the cryptocurrency market. The sharp recovery follows a brief downt…
· Investing
- Michael Saylor Forecasts $60 Trillion Shift From Bonds to Bitcoin-Backed Digital Credit
Michael Saylor believes the future of fixed-income investing could be transformed by Bitcoin-backed digital credit markets. Speaking at Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas during his Digital Credit keynote, the MicroStra…
· Investing
- CLARITY Act Faces Delays as Stablecoin Yield Talks Stall Before March 1 Deadline
The CLARITY Act remains in limbo as negotiations between the crypto industry and banking groups fail to produce a compromise ahead of the White House’s March 1 deadline. Lawmakers and stakeholders are working to final…
· Regulation
- XRP Price Rebounds Above $1.46 as Bitcoin Approaches $70K and Whale Activity Surges
XRP price has stabilized above the $1.46 level after bouncing strongly from its weekly support near $1.30 during the latest wave of crypto market volatility. The brief dip into lower-demand zones was quickly absorbed …
· Investing
- Solana Price Jumps 13% as Bitcoin Rebound Sparks $100 Target Speculation
Solana price surged more than 13% in the past 24 hours, riding renewed bullish momentum across the cryptocurrency market. The SOL token climbed above $89, fueling speculation that a move toward the key $100 psychologi…
· Investing
- Blockfills CEO Nicholas Hammer Steps Down Amid $75M Losses and Withdrawal Freeze
Nicholas Hammer, co-founder and CEO of crypto lender Blockfills, has stepped down from his leadership role as the company navigates significant financial challenges. According to a source familiar with the matter, Ham…
· People
- Tether Invests $200 Million in Whop to Expand USDT Stablecoin Payments Globally
Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has announced a $200 million investment in digital marketplace Whop, signaling a major push to expand stablecoin payments in online commerce. The deal va…
· Business
- Fellowship PAC’s $100M Crypto Campaign Promise Fizzles Ahead of 2026 Elections
The cryptocurrency industry proved during the last U.S. elections that political spending can shape digital asset policy. More than $100 million poured into congressional races helped elevate pro-crypto candidates and…
· Insights & Views
- WebN Group Shuts Down as Alan Howard Remains Bullish on Blockchain and Digital Assets
WebN Group, the blockchain and Web3 incubator backed by billionaire hedge fund manager Alan Howard, is reportedly closing after several years of investing in digital infrastructure startups. According to a source fami…
· Business
- FCA Selects Revolut and Others for U.K. Stablecoin Sandbox as Industry Debates BoE Caps
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has selected Revolut, Monee Financial Technologies, ReStabilise and VVTX to test stablecoin issuance within its Regulatory Sandbox, marking a significant step toward finali…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Volatility Explained: Adam Back Says Market Cycles and Institutional Adoption Still in Early Stages
Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen to around $68,524, frustrating investors who anticipated a steadier climb following major institutional milestones. However, Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream and one of the early cypherpunks refe…
· Investing
- Kalshi Cracks Down on Insider Trading, Penalizes MrBeast Editor and Political Candidate
Kalshi, a leading U.S.-regulated prediction market platform, has taken decisive action against insider trading on its exchange, suspending and fining two users for violating its rules. The company, which operates as a…
· Regulation
- Nvidia Q4 Earnings Surge Past Estimates as AI Boom Lifts Revenue to $68.1 Billion
Nvidia (NVDA), the world’s largest publicly traded company by market capitalization and a key bellwether for the artificial intelligence sector, once again exceeded Wall Street expectations in its fourth-quarter earni…
· Business
- Bitcoin Price Surges Toward $69K as Crypto Market Stages Strong Relief Rally
Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded sharply on Wednesday, climbing back near $69,000 and posting a gain of more than 10% from Tuesday’s low. The move sparked a broad crypto market rally, offering relief after weeks of persistent …
· Investing
- El Mencho Killed: CJNG Leader’s Death Highlights Cartel’s Growing Use of Cryptocurrency
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho,” one of the world’s most wanted drug lords and leader of the Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) cartel, was killed during a Mexican military operation on Sunday…
· People
- Mastercard Hires Director of Crypto Flows as Stablecoins Threaten Card Networks
Mastercard is stepping deeper into digital assets with a new Director of Crypto Flows role focused on stablecoin-linked card issuance, scaling DeFi payment infrastructure, and redesigning network rules for Web3 transa…
· Business
- Gold Prices Rebound to $5,161 as China Reshapes the Global Gold Market
Gold prices have surged back to $5,161 per ounce following January’s dramatic selloff, with China emerging as the driving force behind the recovery. While speculative traders were shaken out during the crash, physical…
· Investing
- Ethereum Foundation Refocuses on “Real DeFi” to Strengthen Decentralization and User Control
The Ethereum Foundation is sharpening its focus on what it defines as “real DeFi,” signaling a strategic shift toward fully decentralized finance protocols that eliminate reliance on centralized control. As institutio…
· Insights & Views
- Cardano Price Eyes $0.30 as Whales Accumulate 819M ADA During Market Dip
Cardano price hovered around $0.26 on Wednesday, hinting at a potential rebound despite ongoing volatility in the broader crypto market. After a minor pullback, ADA posted a modest recovery in recent hours, with trade…
· Investing
- Sui Price Eyes Rebound as Third Spot SUI ETF Launches on Nasdaq
Sui (SUI) price is attempting to rebound after the launch of the third spot SUI ETF on Nasdaq, even as the broader cryptocurrency market remains under pressure. Over the past week, SUI has declined nearly 10%, slippin…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Drops Below $63,000, Signaling Increased Bearish Pressure
Bitcoin has fallen below the crucial $63,000 level, a move that carries major psychological and technical implications for the cryptocurrency market. This breakdown suggests that the recent consolidation phase failed …
· Investing
- XRP Price Nears Key Support as Double Bottom Zone Comes Back Into Focus
XRP is approaching a critical support level that previously formed a double bottom in early 2026, placing the cryptocurrency at a potentially निर्णing point. After weeks of sustained downside pressure and a clear bear…
· Investing
- AI Agents With Crypto Wallets Could Reshape the Financial System — But Who’s Liable?
Crypto is no longer just about building faster payment rails. It may be laying the foundation for a financial system designed for non-humans. As AI agents become increasingly autonomous, developers are equipping them …
· Insights & Views
- Stripe Eyes Potential PayPal Acquisition as Stablecoin Competition Heats Up
Stripe is reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of all or parts of PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), according to a recent Bloomberg report. While discussions remain in the early stages, a deal would unite two global paym…
· Business
- AI and Blockchain: Will Autonomous Agents Drive Crypto Adoption?
As artificial intelligence accelerates at an unprecedented pace, crypto industry leaders are debating whether AI could finally push blockchain infrastructure into mainstream adoption. During a panel at NEARCON 2026, B…
· Technology
- Haseeb Qureshi: Crypto Fundamentals Remain Strong Despite AI Venture Boom
As artificial intelligence dominates venture capital funding and global headlines, some crypto investors are questioning whether the blockchain industry has missed its “ChatGPT moment.” Haseeb Qureshi, managing partne…
· People
- Binance Denies WSJ Report Alleging Sanctions Violations and Investigator Firings
Crypto exchange Binance has strongly rejected a Wall Street Journal report accusing the company of firing employees who allegedly uncovered transactions linked to sanctioned entities, including Iran-backed groups. The…
· Investing
- U.S. Treasury Sanctions Operation Zero for Trafficking Stolen Cyber Tools Purchased With Cryptocurrency
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Russian company Operation Zero and its alleged operator, Sergey Sergeyevich Zelenyuk, accusing them of purchasing stolen cyber tools with millions of dollars in cr…
· Regulation
- Federal Reserve Moves to Curb ‘Debanking’ of Crypto Firms and Lawful Businesses
The Federal Reserve is seeking public comment on a new proposal aimed at preventing bank supervisors from pressuring financial institutions to cut off lawful customers, including cryptocurrency companies, over so-call…
· Regulation
- Prediction Markets Surge Toward $10B Revenue as Institutional Adoption Accelerates
Prediction markets are experiencing rapid growth as traders increasingly seek precise tools to price and hedge discrete events such as elections, interest rate decisions, inflation data, and regulatory rulings. Instea…
· Business
- Bitcoin Price Falls Below $63K as Tariff Uncertainty and Market Weakness Weigh on BTC
Bitcoin (BTC) slid below $63,000 during Asian trading hours, extending its recent decline as global markets reacted to renewed U.S. tariff tensions and weakening investor sentiment around artificial intelligence stock…
· Investing
- Bit2Me Trading Volume Surges to €5.3B in 2025 as Exchange Expands Into Crypto Infrastructure and EU Markets
Spain’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Bit2Me, recorded €5.3 billion (approximately $6.24 billion) in trading volume in 2025, marking an eightfold increase since 2023. The surge reflects the company’s strategic tran…
· Investing
- Michael Saylor Dismisses Quantum Computing Threat to Bitcoin as BTC Falls Below $65K
Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has downplayed concerns that quantum computing poses an immediate threat to Bitcoin, calling the narrative “FUD” and arguing that any meaningful risk is likely more than a de…
· Business