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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
- Ethereum Gains Institutional Momentum as WLFI, Whales Accumulate ETH During Market Dip
Ethereum is once again drawing major attention as institutional interest in the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency continues to rise. Despite recent price weakness, large investors and crypto whales are actively ac…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Faces Rare Four-Month Losing Streak as Silver Dramatically Outperforms
Bitcoin is on the verge of recording a rare and troubling milestone: a four-month losing streak on the monthly chart. This pattern of four or more consecutive red monthly candles has not been seen since 2018, a year s…
· Investing
- CZ’s Memoir Set for Early 2026 Release, Promises Untold Binance and Prison Details
Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has confirmed that his long-awaited memoir will be released in late February or early March, offering readers an unfiltered look into his life, career, and the controversies surroun…
· People
- Bitcoin Struggles Below $100K as Supply Pressure Mounts While Gold Hits Record Highs
Bitcoin is finding it difficult to regain upside momentum as persistent supply pressure continues to cap rallies, according to on-chain analytics firm Glassnode. The firm notes that recent price advances have repeated…
· Investing
- Alleged $40M US Government Crypto Theft Sparks Insider Access Concerns
A major crypto scandal in the United States has drawn intense scrutiny after allegations surfaced that John Daghita, known online as “Lick,” was involved in the theft of more than $40 million in cryptocurrency from US…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Price Analysis: Quiet Consolidation Could Signal a Powerful Breakout Ahead
Despite recent price action appearing muted, XRP remains technically well-positioned for a significant move. While the chart may initially look heavy and compressed, this very structure is what makes the current setup…
· Investing
- Ethereum Price Stalls, But Futures Data Signals Quiet Accumulation
Ethereum’s price action may appear dull at first glance, but a deeper look at market data suggests a far more interesting narrative is unfolding beneath the surface. While spot price movement remains capped below key …
· Investing
- Strive Uses Perpetual Preferred Equity to Restructure Debt, Offering Potential Model for Strategy
Strive (ASST), a bitcoin treasury and asset management company, is reshaping its balance sheet by using perpetual preferred equity to retire convertible debt, a strategy that could eventually serve as a blueprint for …
· Insights & Views
- Solana Shifts From Memecoin Hype to Building Core Financial Infrastructure
Solana’s latest phase may look quieter compared to its memecoin-driven peaks, but that shift appears intentional as the network refocuses on long-term financial infrastructure. According to Armani Ferrante, CEO of cry…
· Technology
- Fed Rate Decision Puts Spotlight on Powell as Markets Brace for Signals
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its upcoming policy meeting, but markets are far from complacent. With futures pricing showing roughly a 96% probability that rates remain in …
· Investing
- Gold’s Paper Problem and the Rise of Onchain Ownership
Gold has surged more than 80% over the past 12 months, making it one of the best-performing assets amid global economic uncertainty. But beneath this buying frenzy, a hidden risk is forming that many investors are ove…
· Investing
- Bitcoin ETFs See $1.72B Outflows as Market Sentiment Turns Bearish
Bitcoin ETFs experienced a sharp reversal in momentum as significant outflows erased much of the recent gains, according to data from SoSo Value. Over a five-day period, nearly $1.72 billion exited spot Bitcoin ETFs, …
· Investing
- Rick Rieder Emerges as Market Favorite in Fed Chair Race as Powell’s Term Nears End
The race to become the next Federal Reserve Chair is intensifying, with Rick Rieder now leading market expectations amid growing political and investor attention. Rieder, BlackRock’s Chief Investment Officer of Global…
· People
- Bitcoin Price Holds Firm Despite Trump’s Threat of Canada–China Trade Tariffs
The crypto market showed resilience after former U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Canada could face sweeping 100% tariffs if it deepens trade relations with China. Despite the heightened geopolitical tension an…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Price Stabilizes as Open Interest Signals Market Reset
Dogecoin (DOGE) is showing signs of stabilization after experiencing seven consecutive days of price declines between January 14 and January 20. Following this sell-off, Dogecoin’s price has entered a consolidation ph…
· Investing
- Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Ignite a Broader Debate Over the Future of U.S. Deposits
As Congress debates crypto market structure legislation, one of the most controversial issues is whether stablecoins should be allowed to pay yield. While this may appear to be a narrow dispute within the crypto indus…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Acts Like Cash in Market Turmoil While Gold Reasserts Its Safe-Haven Role
Bitcoin is often promoted as sound, censorship-resistant money designed to thrive during periods of global uncertainty. Yet recent market behavior tells a different story. As geopolitical tensions intensified over the…
· Investing
- Coinbase CEO Says Major Banks Now See Crypto as an “Existential” Priority After Davos Talks
During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong revealed a striking shift in sentiment among global financial institutions, saying a top executive at one of the world’s 10 largest banks describe…
· People
- Silver’s Record Rally and What It Could Mean for Bitcoin’s Next Move
Silver surged to a historic all-time high of $101 in January 2026, marking one of the strongest commodity rallies in decades and outperforming gold and most global assets. This breakout has been building for months an…
· Investing
- Polymarket Faces Backlash After Misleading Jeff Bezos Claim Sparks Misinformation Debate
Polymarket, a fast-growing prediction market platform, is facing renewed criticism after a misleading social media post involving Amazon founder Jeff Bezos prompted a rare public rebuttal from the billionaire entrepre…
· Insights & Views
- ARK Invest Files for CoinDesk 20 Crypto ETFs Offering Broad Futures-Based Exposure
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has filed registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for two new crypto index exchange-traded funds based on the CoinDesk 20 index, signaling a major step toward …
· Business
- Coinbase Stock Slides as Revenue, Regulation, and Market Fears Weigh on COIN
Coinbase stock extended its recent decline today as investor concerns around revenue performance, regulatory uncertainty, and broader crypto market weakness continue to pressure the shares. Trading data from TradingVi…
· Investing
- Senate Democrats Push Amendments to Crypto Market Structure Bill Ahead of Key Hearing
Several U.S. Senate Democrats involved in negotiations over a major crypto market structure bill have formally filed proposed amendments, signaling a renewed effort to shape digital asset regulation as the legislation…
· Regulation
- SEC Moves to Dismiss Gemini Earn Lawsuit After Full Investor Repayment
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against crypto exchange Gemini, marking a significant development in one of the most closely watched crypto enforcement cases in rece…
· Regulation
- Former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding Arrested in Major U.S. Crypto Drug Trafficking Case
U.S. authorities have arrested former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, bringing an end to a years-long international manhunt for a figure they allege became a major cocaine trafficker who used cryptocurrency…
· Regulation
- Stablecoin Payments Still Small Despite $35 Trillion On-Chain Volume, Report Finds
Stablecoins moved more than $35 trillion across blockchain networks over the past year, but only a very small share of that activity represented real-world payments, according to a new report from global consultancy M…
· Investing
- OCC Allows World Liberty Financial Bank Application to Move Forward Despite Warren’s Objections
A banking application tied to World Liberty Financial Inc., a cryptocurrency firm partially owned by U.S. President Donald Trump, will continue through the standard regulatory process, according to the head of the Off…
· Regulation
- Kevin O’Leary Warns Altcoins Face Harsh Reality as Bitcoin and Ethereum Dominate
Investor and outspoken crypto commentator Kevin O’Leary has once again delivered a blunt assessment of the digital asset market, offering a stark warning for altcoins that he dismissively labels “PooPoo coins.” Accord…
· People
- UK FCA Moves Closer to Comprehensive Crypto Regulation With New Consumer Duty Consultation
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken a major step toward regulating the cryptocurrency industry by reaching the final stage of its consultation process and releasing new guidance on how its Consumer Duty…
· Regulation
- Binance Explores Relaunch of Tokenized Stock Trading as Interest in Onchain Equities Grows
Binance is considering bringing back tokenized stock trading on its platform, revisiting a product it shut down in 2021 amid regulatory pressure. The renewed interest reflects a broader push across the crypto and trad…
· Insights & Views
- CZ Predicts Bitcoin Supercycle as Global Crypto Policies Turn Favorable
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao believes bitcoin may be on the verge of breaking its traditional four-year cycle in 2026, driven by increasingly crypto-friendly policies in the United States and around the world. Sp…
· People
- BitGo Stock Slides After NYSE Debut as Crypto Stocks Show Mixed Performance
Shares of BitGo (BTGO) fell sharply in early trading Friday, underperforming the broader crypto stock market just one day after the company made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange. BitGo stock was down as much a…
· Investing
- Grayscale Files for Spot BNB ETF as Crypto ETF Momentum Builds
Grayscale Investments has taken another step in expanding crypto investment products by filing to launch a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to BNB, the native token of the BNB Chain. According to a filing with the…
· Business
- Crypto Wallet Linked to “John” Exposed With Over $90M in Suspected Illicit Funds, Says ZachXBT
A cryptocurrency wallet allegedly controlled by a threat actor known as “John,” also using the aliases “Lick,” has been linked to more than $90 million in suspected illicit crypto funds, according to prominent blockch…
· Investing
- YZi Labs Backs BitGo IPO as Crypto Infrastructure Gains Institutional Momentum
Changpeng Zhao–backed investment firm YZi Labs has announced a strategic investment in BitGo following the crypto custody company’s successful initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. Formerly known as …
· Business
- SEC and CFTC Plan Joint Talks to Advance US Crypto Regulation
Crypto regulation in the United States may be heading toward a turning point as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced plans to hold joint talks aime…
· Regulation
- Pantera Capital Says 2025 Was a Hidden Crypto Bear Market, Setting the Stage for 2026
What appeared to be a choppy but survivable year for crypto in 2025 was, beneath the surface, a prolonged and severe bear market for most digital assets, according to venture capital giant Pantera Capital. In its 2026…
· Investing
- Caroline Ellison Released From Federal Prison After Serving Sentence in FTX Collapse Case
Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research and a key cooperating witness in the high-profile FTX prosecution, has been released from federal prison after serving approximately 14 months of a two-year sentenc…
· Regulation
- Is Toncoin (TON) Dead or Set for an AI-Powered Comeback in 2026?
With more than a billion users on Telegram, many expected its native blockchain, The Open Network (TON), and its cryptocurrency Toncoin (TON) to dominate the crypto market. Instead, TON has struggled through the ongoi…
· Investing
- Spacecoin (SPACE) Token Launches as WLFI-Linked DePIN Satellite Internet Project Enters Public Markets
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the DeFi protocol associated with the Trump family, is set to see its infrastructure partner Spacecoin launch the SPACE token on January 23. The launch marks the first public market deb…
· Business