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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
- Nakamoto (NAKA) to Acquire BTC Inc and UTXO Management in $107M All-Stock Deal
Nakamoto Holdings (NAKA) has signed definitive agreements to acquire bitcoin-focused media company BTC Inc and asset management firm UTXO Management in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $107.3 million. …
· Business
- CFTC Chairman Defends Federal Oversight of Prediction Markets Amid State Legal Battles
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Mike Selig has forcefully defended federal authority over prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi, pushing back against state-level legal challenges t…
· Regulation
- Metaplanet FY2025 Results: Revenue Jumps as Bitcoin Loss Triggers $620M Net Deficit
Metaplanet’s FY2025 earnings report highlights a dramatic surge in revenue alongside a substantial net loss driven by Bitcoin valuation declines. The Japanese investment firm reported revenue of 8.9 billion yen ($58.1…
· Business
- Record Bearish Dollar Bets Could Spark Unexpected Bitcoin Volatility
Investors are the most bearish on the U.S. dollar in more than a decade, according to Bank of America’s latest monthly survey, and that extreme positioning could trigger heightened bitcoin volatility in the weeks ahea…
· Insights & Views
- Zcash Governance Split: ECC Team Forms ZODL While Blockchain Remains Intact
Zcash is entering a new chapter after a major governance dispute led to the complete resignation of the Electric Coin Company (ECC) staff earlier this year. The break, which began in January, followed tensions between…
· Business
- Bitcoin Price Crash Warning: Glassnode and CryptoQuant Signal More Downside Risk
On-chain analytics firm Glassnode has renewed concerns about a potential Bitcoin price crash, highlighting weakening demand compared to the period following the 2022 LUNA collapse. The data suggests that BTC may face …
· Investing
- XRP Leads Institutional Inflows as Standard Chartered Slashes 2026 Price Target
XRP has emerged as the top destination for institutional capital among major digital assets, even as Standard Chartered sharply reduced its 2026 price forecast for the token. The contrasting trends highlight a widenin…
· Investing
- Dogecoin and Pepe Coin Price Prediction: Can Meme Coins Recover as Bitcoin Falls Below $70K?
Dogecoin and Pepe Coin are facing renewed selling pressure as the broader crypto market struggles to maintain momentum. The total meme coin market capitalization has dropped to $35.8 billion, reflecting a 7.4% decline…
· Investing
- Bitcoin vs Gold: Quantum Risk, Lost Coins, and $20K Gold Bets Shake Market Outlook
Bitcoin’s performance against gold is facing renewed debate after on-chain analyst Willy Woo warned that a 12-year Bitcoin-to-gold valuation trend has broken down. According to Woo, Bitcoin should be trading significa…
· Investing
- Satoshi’s 2010 Post Revives Bitcoin’s Digital Gold Thesis Amid Market Debate
A 16-year-old forum post by Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto has resurfaced, reigniting debate over Bitcoin’s “digital gold” narrative. Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at Galaxy Digital, recently issued a detail…
· Investing
- A7A5 Stablecoin Defends Compliance as Sanctions Drive Rapid Growth
Oleg Ogienko, Director for Regulatory and Overseas Affairs at A7A5, has publicly challenged accusations that his ruble-denominated stablecoin company violates compliance laws. Speaking at Consensus Hong Kong, Ogienko …
· Insights & Views
- Hong Kong SFC Grants Crypto License to Victory Fintech’s VDX, Expands Regulated Digital Asset Market
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has approved a new crypto license for Victory Fintech (VDX), an affiliate of publicly listed financial services firm Victory Securities (8540). The approval allows V…
· Regulation
- Paradigm Defends Bitcoin Mining as Energy-Efficient Amid U.S. and Canada Policy Scrutiny
Policymakers across North America are increasingly scrutinizing the energy consumption of bitcoin mining, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and large-scale data centers, raising concerns about electricity afford…
· Regulation
- Binance Denies Iran-Linked Transactions Allegations, Reaffirms Compliance Commitment
Binance is firmly denying allegations that its internal investigators uncovered more than $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto transactions and were later dismissed for raising concerns. The claims, first reported on Febr…
· Insights & Views
- Ray Dalio Warns Global Order Is Breaking Down as Crypto Faces Rising Geopolitical Risks
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, says the post-World War II global order is unraveling, placing the world in what he calls “Stage 6” of the “Big Cycle.” His latest warning has reignit…
· People
- Ethereum Price Faces Pressure as Micro Double Top Signals Further Downside Risk
Ethereum (ETH) is showing signs of short-term technical weakness as price action on lower time frames forms a micro double top pattern. This bearish formation suggests that ETH may struggle to sustain its recent stabi…
· Investing
- XRP Price Breaks 26 EMA, Signaling Potential Shift in Short-Term Trend
After enduring weeks of persistent selling pressure, XRP is beginning to display early signs of recovery. The cryptocurrency has climbed above its 26-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), a key technical indicator tha…
· Investing
- Warren, Kim Urge Treasury to Probe $500M UAE Investment in Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial
Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim have called on the US Treasury Department to investigate a $500 million foreign investment in World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a cryptocurrency venture tied to Presiden…
· Business
- MicroStrategy Says It Can Withstand Bitcoin Crash to $8,000—But What Happens Below That Level?
MicroStrategy, now operating as Strategy, has reaffirmed that it can fully cover its $6 billion debt even if Bitcoin (BTC) plunges 88% to $8,000. The company currently holds approximately $49.3 billion in Bitcoin at a…
· Investing
- Cardano to Launch USDCx Stablecoin to Boost DeFi Liquidity and Interoperability
Cardano is set to strengthen its decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem with the launch of USDCx, a new variant of Circle’s USDC stablecoin, expected to go live before the end of February. The announcement was confirm…
· Investing
- Coinbase (COIN) Stock Jumps 16% as Retail Investors Boost Bitcoin and Ethereum Holdings
Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) stock surged 16% in the latest trading session, closing at $164.32 after gaining $23.23, according to TradingView data. The rally followed comments from CEO Brian Armstrong, who revealed that C…
· Investing
- Two 1,000 BTC Casascius Coins Move After 13 Years as Mark Karpelès Recalls Mt. Gox Bonuses
The recent movement of two legendary “physical Bitcoins” worth more than $120 million has sparked intense discussion across the crypto community. On-chain analysts reported that two 1,000 BTC Casascius coins were tran…
· Investing
- Apollo Global Management Expands Crypto Strategy with Morpho Token Deal
Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO) is accelerating its push into crypto and decentralized finance (DeFi) through a new agreement with the Morpho Association, the organization behind the Morpho lending protocol. The …
· Business
- Hong Kong Unveils New Crypto and Stablecoin Initiatives at Consensus 2026
Consensus Hong Kong concluded with major announcements as policymakers introduced fresh initiatives designed to accelerate growth in the digital assets sector. The event highlighted Hong Kong’s commitment to strengthe…
· Regulation
- Prediction Markets Emerge as Information Asset Class, Not Just Gambling, Say Founders at Consensus Hong Kong 2026
Prediction markets are increasingly being positioned as financial tools that monetize information rather than simple gambling platforms, according to industry leaders speaking at Consensus Hong Kong 2026. As trading v…
· Investing
- Crypto Market Rebounds: Dogecoin, Solana, and Cardano Signal Potential Upside
The cryptocurrency market has started the week on a positive note, posting a 3.66% increase in total market capitalization to $2.36 trillion over the past 24 hours. Leading the recovery, Bitcoin surged above the $70,0…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Near $70K as Brazil’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Plan Boosts Market Sentiment
Bitcoin price has climbed back toward the $70,000 level after a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation report eased investor concerns and revived risk appetite across global markets. The improved macroeconomic outlook ha…
· Insights & Views
- MSTR Stock Jumps 9% as Bitcoin Nears $70K: Analysts Eye $340 to $1,000 Targets
MSTR stock surged nearly 9% in after-hours trading on Friday as Bitcoin approached the $70,000 mark, fueled by softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed inflation co…
· Business
- Bitcoin Price Reclaims $70K Amid Extreme Fear as Analysts Warn of Possible $49K Dip
Bitcoin price rebounded above the $70,000 level today, offering short-term relief to investors after weeks of heavy losses. Despite the recovery, BTC remains down 27.9% over the past month, reflecting ongoing volatili…
· Investing
- Vitalik Buterin Urges Prediction Markets to Move Beyond Short-Term Crypto Speculation
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has voiced concerns about the evolving direction of prediction markets, warning that the fast-growing sector could become overly focused on short-term crypto speculation instead of …
· People
- Institutional Crypto Adoption Surges as Tokenization and Stablecoins Gain Momentum in 2026
Institutional interest in cryptocurrency continues to accelerate despite ongoing market volatility, with industry leaders highlighting 2025 as a pivotal year for digital asset adoption. Speaking at Consensus Hong Kong…
· Insights & Views
- Elon Musk’s X to Launch Stock and Crypto Trading With Smart Cashtags and X Money
Elon Musk’s social media platform X is preparing to roll out stock and cryptocurrency trading directly within the app, marking a major step in its expansion into financial services. The new feature, called “Smart Cash…
· Business
- Galaxy Digital’s 2026 Outlook: Why Crypto Is Becoming Core Financial Infrastructure
Crypto is no longer just a speculative asset class; it is rapidly evolving into essential financial infrastructure, according to Steve Kurz, Global Head of Asset Management and Co-Head of Digital Assets at Galaxy Digi…
· Insights & Views
- Senators Urge CFIUS Review of UAE Investment in Trump-Linked Crypto Firm World Liberty Financial
Two Democratic members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee are pressing the Treasury Department to review a reported $500 million investment by a senior United Arab Emirates official into World Liberty Financial, a c…
· People
- Bitcoin Price Rebounds 4% as U.S. Inflation Cools; Altcoins Rally Amid Market Volatility
Bitcoin price rebounded nearly 4% on Friday, snapping a four-day losing streak as cooling U.S. inflation data boosted investor sentiment. The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed 3.7% to $68,776.1 by 17:15 ET (22:15…
· Investing
- Armed Break-In Targets Binance France President Amid Rising Crypto Crime Wave
Armed men attempted to break into the home of Binance France President David Prinçay on Thursday morning, highlighting a growing surge in crypto-related crime across France. According to French media outlet RTL, three…
· People
- US Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Face Sustained Outflows as Capital Rotates to International Equity Markets
US spot Bitcoin ETFs and Ethereum ETFs are experiencing sustained outflows in 2026 as investors rotate capital into international equity markets. After a strong 2024 fueled by steady inflows, crypto exchange-traded fu…
· Investing
- Binance Compliance Team Shake-Up Amid Reports of $1B Iran-Linked USDT Transactions
Binance has reportedly dismissed at least five members of its compliance investigations team after they flagged more than $1 billion in crypto transactions allegedly connected to Iranian entities, according to a Fortu…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Price Analysis: Can DOGE Hold the Critical $0.10 Support Level?
Dogecoin (DOGE) is struggling to maintain its position near the psychologically important $0.10 level, a price point many traders see as a major turning point for the meme coin. This threshold represents more than jus…
· Investing
- XRP Price Stabilizes Near $1.35 as Volatility Drops, Major Move Looms
XRP price action is currently stabilizing around the $1.35 level, signaling the start of a consolidation phase after weeks of persistent downside pressure. The recent slowdown in volatility suggests that both buyers a…
· Investing