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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
- Dogecoin Price Slides as Sellers Break Key Support Levels Amid Crypto Weakness
Dogecoin (DOGE) experienced a sharp selloff as broader cryptocurrency markets weakened, with price action signaling heightened speculative activity rather than conviction buying. The meme token declined alongside majo…
· Investing
- U.S. Government Reopening Eases Market Jitters as Bitcoin and Crypto Prices Remain Under Pressure
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved a critical funding package on Tuesday with a 217–214 vote, paving the way for the federal government to reopen following a partial shutdown. Once President Donald Tr…
· Regulation
- XRP Price Slides After Key Support Break as Broad Crypto Sell-Off Intensifies
XRP experienced a sharp sell-off as weakness across the broader cryptocurrency market triggered a decisive break below a critical technical level, accelerating downside momentum. The token fell roughly 6.3%, sliding f…
· Investing
- Quantum Computing Isn’t a Major Threat to Bitcoin, Says Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz believes fears around quantum computing threatening Bitcoin are being overstated, even as some investors cite the technology as a reason for selling their holdings. Speaking during Ga…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Faces Renewed Selling Pressure as Market Weighs Buy-the-Dip vs Further Liquidation
Ethereum is once again under selling pressure as investors debate whether to buy the dip or continue trimming positions following the recent crypto market crash. Bearish sentiment has been fueled by notable on-chain a…
· People
- US Spot Bitcoin ETF Investors Face Growing Unrealized Losses as Demand Stalls
US spot Bitcoin ETF investors, once viewed as a stable source of long-term demand for Bitcoin, are increasingly under pressure as prices continue to drift lower. Recent on-chain data suggests that these investors are …
· Investing
- Ark Invest Buys BitMine and Crypto Stocks Amid Ethereum Market Crash
Ark Invest has taken a contrarian stance as the broader crypto market faces intense pressure following one of its largest recent crashes. While many investors retreat, Cathie Wood’s investment firm has increased its e…
· Business
- Elon Musk’s SpaceX–xAI Merger Brings Bitcoin Holdings Into the Spotlight Ahead of IPO
Elon Musk’s decision to merge SpaceX with artificial intelligence startup xAI is reshaping the technology landscape and drawing renewed attention to one of the largest corporate bitcoin holdings in the world. The tran…
· Investing
- Tether Launches Open-Source MiningOS to Simplify and Decentralize Bitcoin Mining
Tether has officially launched MiningOS (MOS), an open-source operating system for Bitcoin mining, positioning it as a major step toward simplifying mining infrastructure while reducing dependence on proprietary, vend…
· Technology
- Bitcoin and Major Cryptocurrencies Rebound After Weekend Sell-Off Triggers Billions in Liquidations
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies staged a notable rebound over the past 24 hours following a brutal weekend sell-off that dragged prices to multi-month lows and wiped out billions of dollars across crypto derivative…
· Investing
- Clarity Act Faces Uncertain Future as Stablecoin Yield Dispute and Trump Crypto Ties Collide
White House-led negotiations over the Clarity Act ended without a deal this week, underscoring deep divisions between the crypto industry and banking lobbyists over stablecoin yields, while a newly disclosed UAE inves…
· Regulation
- Crypto Markets Surge as Trump Announces Major US-India Trade Deal, Slashing Tariffs
US President Donald Trump announced a sweeping US-India trade agreement on Truth Social, triggering a rally across global risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. According to Trump, the deal will immediately reduce U…
· Investing
- Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chair, Signaling Shift in U.S. Monetary Policy
President Donald Trump has nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to become the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, marking a potentially significant shift in U.S. monetary policy. The announcement was m…
· People
- Fed Rate Cut Uncertainty Rises After Jobs Data Delay
Uncertainty around a potential Federal Reserve rate cut has increased after a U.S. government shutdown forced the delay of critical labor market data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) confirmed it will not release…
· Investing
- Ethereum Price Plunges After Whale Liquidations Trigger Massive Sell-Off
Ethereum experienced a sharp market shock after an explosive surge in trading volume triggered a steep price decline, erasing key technical support levels within hours. The sudden drop appears to have been fueled by f…
· Investing
- XRP Price Struggles as Bearish Pressure Overwhelms Bulls
The most recent XRP price movement suggests that bullish momentum has largely faded, leaving the asset increasingly exposed to continued downside risk. XRP is currently under firm control of sellers, with buyers showi…
· Investing
- CZ Pushes Back on Binance FUD as Crypto Market Faces Renewed Volatility
Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has publicly dismissed a wave of allegations blaming him and the world’s largest crypto exchange for recent negative crypto price action, calling the claims “pretty imaginative F…
· People
- SpaceX Acquires xAI to Pursue Space-Based Artificial Intelligence Future
SpaceX, the private aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has acquired xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, in a bold move that signals a new direction for the future of AI infrastructure. The acquisition br…
· Technology
- BitRiver Founder Igor Runets Placed Under House Arrest as Russia’s Crypto Mining Giant Faces Mounting Legal and Financial Pressure
Igor Runets, the founder of BitRiver, Russia’s largest industrial crypto mining company, has been placed under house arrest on tax evasion charges, according to reports from Bloomberg and local Russian media. Runets w…
· Regulation
- White House Pushes Crypto and Banks Toward Stablecoin Compromise
A recent White House meeting aimed at easing tensions between crypto firms and Wall Street banks underscored how difficult progress remains on U.S. crypto market structure legislation. Crypto industry representatives …
· Regulation
- JPMorgan Report Shows Most Family Offices Still Avoid Crypto Investments
The vast majority of global family offices continue to avoid cryptocurrency investments, according to JPMorgan Private Bank’s 2026 Global Family Office Report, underscoring persistent caution toward digital assets des…
· Business
- Opera Shares Jump as MiniPay Expands USDT and Tether Gold Support
Opera (OPRA) shares surged more than 15% after the opening bell following the company’s announcement that it is expanding support for Tether’s USDT stablecoin and Tether Gold (XAUT) in its self-custodial crypto wallet…
· Investing
- GameStop Eyes Transformational Acquisition as Bitcoin Strategy Faces Uncertain Future
GameStop (GME) is once again capturing market attention as the company explores a high-stakes acquisition that could fundamentally reshape its business and potentially mark the end of its brief but notable bitcoin exp…
· Business
- Bitcoin Dips Below $75K, Pushing Michael Saylor’s Strategy Into $900M Unrealized Loss
Bitcoin’s recent slide below the $75,000 level has put fresh pressure on Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin treasury firm, Strategy, resulting in sizable unrealized losses. As the pioneer cryptocurrency struggles to regain mome…
· Investing
- India Keeps Crypto Taxes Unchanged in Union Budget 2026-27, Proposes New Penalties for Reporting Lapses
India’s Union Budget for 2026-27 has maintained the existing crypto tax regime, keeping transaction taxes and withholding rules unchanged, while introducing a new penalty framework aimed at tightening compliance and i…
· Regulation
- Jupiter Brings Polymarket to Solana in Major Push Toward On-Chain Prediction Markets
Solana-based decentralized exchange Jupiter has announced plans to integrate Polymarket into its network, marking the first time the popular prediction market platform will be available on Solana. The move is being po…
· Investing
- Crypto Market Still Moves With Bitcoin in 2026 Despite Thousands of Altcoins
A decade ago, the cryptocurrency market moved in near-perfect lockstep with bitcoin. When BTC surged, hundreds of altcoins followed. When it crashed, so did everything else. Fast forward to 2026, and despite the explo…
· Investing
- Crypto Security Crisis Deepens as January 2026 Losses Exceed $400 Million
The crypto industry faced an alarming escalation in security threats in January 2026, as phishing attacks, social engineering scams, and treasury breaches pushed total losses beyond $400 million. According to data fro…
· Investing
- MicroStrategy Signals Bigger Bitcoin Bet as STRC Dividend Rises to 11.25%
MicroStrategy, the enterprise software company that reinvented itself as a Bitcoin treasury leader, has once again hinted at expanding its already massive exposure to the world’s largest cryptocurrency. On Sunday, Exe…
· Business
- XRP Price Slides Toward $1 as Bearish Pressure Intensifies
XRP is facing renewed downside pressure after a sharp and extended sell-off wiped out months of prior gains, pushing the asset dangerously close to the critical $1 psychological level. Market sentiment around XRP rema…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Slides Below $78K as Bearish Signals Mount and Traders Brace for Deeper Correction
Bitcoin’s price dropped sharply over the weekend, falling below the $78,000 mark for the first time since April, as profit-taking met thin liquidity and a lack of new buyers. The sudden downturn has reignited bearish …
· Investing
- Johnny Ng Champions Hong Kong as a Global Bridge for Crypto and Web3
Hong Kong legislator Johnny Ng is taking a long-term, cooperative approach to crypto regulation, rejecting zero-sum competition in favor of global connectivity. As governments in the U.S., China, and across Asia pursu…
· Regulation
- Elizabeth Warren Calls for Hearings Over UAE Stake in Trump-Era Crypto Firm
Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling for congressional hearings following new reporting that alleges a major foreign investment tied to the United Arab Emirates intersected with U.S. national security decisions during …
· Regulation
- Binance Under Scrutiny After Historic $19B Crypto Liquidation on October 10
The $19 billion crypto liquidation on October 10 initially appeared to be another routine market shakeout, as bitcoin plunged sharply and leveraged positions were rapidly wiped out across major exchanges. However, wha…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Holds Firm as Gold and Silver Suffer Historic $7 Trillion Liquidation
A historic liquidation event has shaken global financial markets, with gold and silver prices collapsing over the past 48 hours and wiping out an estimated $7 trillion in precious metals market value. In contrast, Bit…
· Investing
- Ethereum Staking Hits New High as Institutions and Lido V3 Drive Growth
Ethereum staking has reached a new all-time high, underscoring growing institutional confidence and continued innovation across the network. On-chain data from Validator Queue shows that total staked ETH has climbed t…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Dip Pushes MSTR Below Cost Basis, but Strategy Faces No Immediate Financial Stress
Bitcoin’s recent dip to around $75,500 briefly pushed the cryptocurrency below Strategy’s (formerly MicroStrategy, ticker: MSTR) average purchase price of roughly $76,037 per bitcoin. While this development may sound …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Mining Suffers Sharpest Setback Since 2021 as US Winter Storm Slashes Hashrate
Bitcoin mining activity has experienced its steepest decline since late 2021, as a severe winter storm across the United States forced major mining firms to scale back operations, leading to a sharp drop in network ha…
· Investing
- Step Finance Treasury Breach on Solana Triggers $27M SOL Movement and STEP Token Crash
Step Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) portfolio tracking platform built on the Solana blockchain, has confirmed that several of its treasury wallets were compromised in a recent security breach that remains und…
· Insights & Views
- Tokenized Intelligence: How Decentralized AI Is Opening Frontier Models to Global Investors
Frontier AI, the most advanced class of general-purpose artificial intelligence, is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most valuable and strategic industries. Until now, access has been limited to a handful of tech g…
· Insights & Views