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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
- White House Pushes Stablecoin Yield Compromise in CLARITY Act Talks
The White House has stepped in to break the ongoing impasse over stablecoin regulation, introducing a compromise tied to the proposed CLARITY Act during discussions at ETHDenver. The proposal would prohibit companies …
· Regulation
- XRP Price Outlook: Is a Drop Toward $1 Becoming More Likely?
XRP price action is once again under pressure, raising concerns among traders about how realistic a move toward the critical $1 level has become. After years of overall decline and repeated failed recovery attempts, X…
· Investing
- Ethereum Price at $1,885: Critical Support Level Could Decide ETH’s Next Move
Ethereum (ETH) is approaching a pivotal technical zone after losing several major support levels in recent weeks. Currently trading near the $1,885 mark, this price level has quickly become a key boundary between pote…
· Investing
- IoTeX Offers $440K White-Hat Bounty After $4.3M ioTube Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit
IoTeX, a blockchain platform focused on Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, has announced a 10% white-hat bounty following a major security breach involving its cross-chain bridge, ioTube. The exploit, which occurred on…
· Investing
- NEAR Launches Near.com Crypto Wallet, Blending Blockchain and AI for Mainstream Adoption
NEAR has officially launched Near.com, a next-generation crypto wallet and consumer super app designed to make blockchain technology as simple and intuitive as traditional finance apps. The new platform aims to remove…
· Business
- Autonomous AI Agents and Crypto: Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi and Kraken’s Arjun Sethi Clash at NEARCON 2026
The future of crypto and artificial intelligence took center stage at NEARCON 2026, where Dragonfly Managing Partner Haseeb Qureshi and Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi debated how soon autonomous AI agents can safely manage…
· People
- IBM Stock Slides as Anthropic’s Claude AI Disrupts COBOL Modernization, Bitcoin Falls to $64K
Artificial intelligence disruption rattled financial markets again Monday, dragging down IBM stock, major tech shares, and cryptocurrency prices. Investors reacted sharply after Anthropic announced that its Claude AI …
· Business
- Solana Company Launches “Pacific Backbone” to Power High-Speed Solana Infrastructure Across Asia-Pacific
Solana Company (HSDT) has announced plans to develop a high-speed infrastructure network across the Asia-Pacific region to accelerate the growth of the Solana blockchain and diversify its revenue streams. The new init…
· Investing
- Mysterious $436M IBIT Investment Sparks Speculation Over Chinese Capital Flows
A little-known shell company, Laurore Ltd., has triggered intense debate in the crypto market after disclosing a $436 million position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) exchange-traded fund. The filing, subm…
· Investing
- Crypto Market Crash Wipes $100B as Bitcoin Drops to $64K Amid Trump Tariff Shock
The crypto market crash on Monday sent shockwaves across digital assets, with Bitcoin price plunging 5% to a low of $64,350, erasing recent gains and weakening bullish sentiment. Ethereum (ETH), XRP, BNB, Solana (SOL)…
· Investing
- AI Trading Bot Fat-Finger Error Sends $450K in Solana Memecoin by Mistake
An AI-powered crypto trading bot created by an OpenAI engineer made a costly “fat-finger” mistake, accidentally transferring nearly $450,000 worth of a Solana-based memecoin instead of a small tip. The incident highli…
· Technology
- Bitcoin ETF Outflows Hit $3.8B as Institutional Investors Pull Back
U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded nearly $3.8 billion in outflows over the past five consecutive weeks, marking the longest withdrawal streak since February 2025. The sustained capital flight highlights grow…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Drops 5% as Whale Activity Rises and Crypto Market Volatility Intensifies
Bitcoin (BTC) fell sharply at the start of the week, dropping 5% in the past 24 hours to trade near $64,700 after hovering above $67,000 over the weekend. The decline in the bitcoin price comes as U.S. stock index fut…
· Investing
- Vitalik Buterin Proposes Human-Centered Crypto Security Framework
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has introduced a forward-thinking framework for crypto security that focuses on reducing the gap between user intent and system behavior. As crypto platforms continue to battle wall…
· People
- Are Layer 1 Blockchains Really Commoditized? Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Weighs In
The idea that Layer 1 (L1) blockspace has become a commodity may be overstated, according to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan. In a recent commentary, Hougan challenged the growing narrative within the cry…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin vs Gold: BTC Nears Historic Inflection Point as Gold Hits $5,100
The Bitcoin vs gold debate is intensifying in February 2026 as both hard assets send mixed market signals. Gold has surged to new record highs above $5,100, fueled by strong macroeconomic flows and safe-haven demand. …
· Investing
- COIN Stock Price Jumps 3.26% as Analysts Forecast Major Upside for Coinbase
COIN stock price climbed 3.26% on Sunday, rising $5.41 to close near $171.35. The move offered investors brief relief after weeks of volatility, though Coinbase shares remain well below their previous highs above $440…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price at Critical Juncture as Triangle Pattern Signals Imminent Breakout or Breakdown
Bitcoin price action is tightening within a narrow range, placing the leading cryptocurrency at a pivotal technical moment that could shape market direction in the coming weeks. After a sharp decline from recent highs…
· Investing
- XRP Price Analysis: Double Bottom Pattern Signals Potential Recovery
XRP is currently trading sideways after rebounding from recent lows, showing signs of stabilization following a sharp sell-off. Instead of continuing to post aggressive lower lows, the cryptocurrency is attempting to …
· Investing
- Why Decentralized AI Is the Next $15 Trillion Investment Opportunity
Artificial intelligence infrastructure spending is expected to approach $300 billion in 2025, driven by mega-projects like the $500 billion Stargate initiative and massive Nvidia GPU purchases. While Big Tech dominate…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Records $1.93B Realized Losses as Analysts Eye Potential Price Rebound
XRP has posted its largest realized losses since 2022, according to on-chain data released by Santiment on February 21. The analytics firm reported a weekly realized loss of $1.93 billion, marking the highest level in…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Price Prediction: Can DOGE Rally to $0.20 in February 2026?
Dogecoin price is hovering just above the $0.10 level as traders evaluate market momentum and broader crypto trends. After weeks of sideways trading, analysts suggest that a renewed wave of buying pressure could push …
· Investing
- Bitcoin ‘Zero’ Searches Hit Record in U.S. as BTC Price Drops Toward $60K
Google searches for “bitcoin zero” in the United States have surged to a record high, reaching 100 on Google Trends’ relative interest scale in February. The spike coincided with Bitcoin’s slide toward $60,000, markin…
· Investing
- Vitalik Buterin Proposes AI-Powered DAO Governance with Privacy and Zero-Knowledge Voting
Ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin has unveiled a bold proposal to overhaul decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) by integrating personal artificial intelligence agents into digital governance. The plan aims t…
· People
- SBI Holdings Launches $64.5M Blockchain Bond With XRP Rewards for Retail Investors
SBI Holdings, one of Japan’s largest financial conglomerates, is launching its first blockchain-based bond designed specifically for retail investors. The 10 billion yen (approximately $64.5 million) issuance, branded…
· Investing
- Iran Rial Collapse Mirrors Lebanon Crisis as Bitcoin Emerges as Financial Safe Haven
Iran’s currency crisis in 2026 has pushed the rial into free fall, with hyperinflation eroding savings and devastating household finances. Mounting sanctions, policy missteps, and geopolitical pressure have left ordin…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Price Near Bear Market Bottom? Analysts See Long Consolidation Ahead
Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of stabilizing after a sharp selloff earlier this month, but analysts caution that a rapid recovery may not be on the horizon. According to Vetle Lunde, head of research at K33, current …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Slips to $68K as Trump Announces 15% Global Tariff Hike
Bitcoin (BTC) edged lower on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new 15% global tariff, escalating trade tensions despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that invalidated his earlier tariff actio…
· Investing
- France Approves MARA Holdings’ $168M Acquisition of EDF Data Center Unit Exaion
France has officially approved the sale of a majority stake in Exaion, a key data center subsidiary of state-owned energy giant Electricité de France (EDF), to U.S.-based bitcoin miner MARA Holdings Inc. The $168 mill…
· Business
- UAE Surpasses $450M in Bitcoin Mining as CZ Backs BTC Adoption Drive
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has mined more than $450 million worth of Bitcoin, marking a significant milestone in its growing role within the global crypto mining landscape. Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao rece…
· Investing
- XRP Price Breaks $1.42 Support, Signals Extended Downtrend Ahead of Key U.S. GDP Data
XRP price has slipped below a critical long-term support level, marking a significant shift in market structure. For the first time since November 2024, XRP has fallen under its 200-week moving average, currently posi…
· Investing
- Deutsche Bank Taps Ripple Blockchain for Faster Cross-Border Payments and Institutional Adoption
Deutsche Bank is accelerating its blockchain strategy by signaling plans to integrate infrastructure powered by Ripple’s technology, marking another major institutional milestone for Ripple Labs. The move highlights g…
· Business
- SEC Allows Broker-Dealers to Count Stablecoins as Regulatory Capital
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a significant update that could reshape how broker-dealers manage stablecoin holdings. In a recent revision to its “Broker-Dealer Financial Responsibili…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Nears $68K as Crypto Market Shrugs Off Trump Tariff Turmoil
Bitcoin (BTC) hovered just below $68,000 on Friday, showing resilience despite a volatile day dominated by U.S. tariff headlines and renewed trade tensions. The leading cryptocurrency climbed steadily as broader risk …
· Investing
- AI Security Agent Detects 92% of Exploited DeFi Smart Contract Vulnerabilities in New Benchmark
A purpose-built AI security agent has identified vulnerabilities in 92% of exploited DeFi smart contracts, according to a new open-source benchmark released by AI security firm Cecuro. The study analyzed 90 real-world…
· Business
- Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs, Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces New Political Uncertainty
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump lacked the authority to impose sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), halting a controversial trade policy that had…
· Insights & Views
- Dubai Launches Regulated Secondary Market for Tokenized Real Estate on XRP Ledger
Dubai is accelerating its push into blockchain-powered property investment as the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and tokenization firm Ctrl Alt unveil a regulated secondary market for real estate-backed tokens. The initi…
· Business
- Ripple CEO Predicts 90% Chance of U.S. Crypto Clarity Act Passing by April
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says confidence is rising across the cryptocurrency industry that long-awaited U.S. crypto regulation may soon become reality. Speaking on Fox Business, Garlinghouse stated he now sees a 9…
· Regulation
- Libra Meme Coin Rug Pull: How Javier Milei’s Endorsement Sparked a Global Crypto Scandal
One year after Argentine President Javier Milei publicly backed the Libra meme coin, the fallout from what many call a massive rug pull continues to shake the crypto community. The controversial token launch triggered…
· People
- XRP Utility Explained: Real-World Use Cases, Adoption, and Market Debate
Few cryptocurrencies spark as much debate as XRP. Critics across the crypto and decentralized finance (DeFi) space argue that XRP lacks real utility and functions primarily as a speculative digital asset. Meanwhile, i…
· Investing