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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
- Dormant Bitcoin Whale Moves $84M After 12 Years, Stirring Market Speculation
Imagine uncovering a forgotten lottery ticket from 2013 that suddenly turns out to be worth $84 million. That’s the same sense of surprise and intrigue currently rippling through the crypto market after a long-dormant…
· Investing
- Ethereum Onchain Activity Hits Record High, but ETH Price Signals Caution
Ethereum has recorded its highest level of onchain activity to date, but the surge is raising questions rather than fueling optimism. Despite processing nearly 2.9 million transactions in a single day last week, ETH’s…
· Investing
- MSTR Stock Shows Bottoming Signs as Bitcoin Strategy and Institutional Demand Grow
MicroStrategy’s stock (MSTR) is gaining renewed attention as market analysts suggest it may be forming a bottom, with a potential rally above the $200 level in sight. This outlook comes as Michael Saylor’s company, no…
· Business
- CZ and Crypto Leaders Call NYSE’s Tokenized Securities Platform a Major Win for Crypto
Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has reacted positively to the New York Stock Exchange’s (NYSE) plan to launch a tokenized securities trading platform, calling the move bullish for the crypto industry and exchanges…
· People
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Prices Hold Key Structures Despite Market Sell-Off
Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and XRP price faced notable downside pressure during today’s broad crypto market sell-off, as major digital assets recorded sharp 24-hour declines. The pullback came amid heightened unce…
· Investing
- Cardone Capital Adds $10M in Bitcoin as Part of Real Estate–Crypto Strategy
Cardone Capital has expanded its Bitcoin exposure by allocating an additional $10 million to BTC, reinforcing its unconventional real estate–crypto investment model. The move was confirmed by CEO and founder Grant Car…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Holds Above $93K as Tariff Fears Trigger Crypto Volatility and Gold Rally
Bitcoin price action showed signs of stabilization during Monday’s U.S. trading session, holding above the $93,000 level after an overnight sell-off briefly pushed BTC down to around $91,800. The decline followed rene…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Rally Gains Momentum in 2026 as Institutional Shifts and Macro Risks Drive Crypto Markets
Bitcoin has started 2026 with renewed strength, breaking above last year’s lows near $80,000 and rallying to around $93,300 after briefly touching $97,000. The nearly 7% year-to-date gain has lifted broader cryptocurr…
· Investing
- NFT Market Slows but Wealthy Collectors Keep Digital Art Alive
The once-hyperactive non-fungible token (NFT) market has cooled significantly since its 2021–2022 peak, with token valuations now a fraction of their former highs. The slowdown was underscored recently by the cancella…
· People
- Insider Trader Turns $285 Into $627,000 as ZREAL Memecoin Sparks Mini Frenzy
A trader who invested just $285 into the memecoin ZREAL early on reportedly walked away with gains of $627,000, highlighting renewed concerns around insider trading and memecoin manipulation. According to blockchain a…
· Investing
- Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See Biggest Weekly Inflows in Three Months as Institutional Demand Returns
U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on bitcoin and ether recorded their strongest weekly inflows in three months, signaling renewed confidence from institutional investors and strengthening bullish sentim…
· Investing
- Crypto Market Slides as Tariff Fears Trigger Global Risk-Off Sentiment
Major cryptocurrencies fell sharply on Monday as renewed concerns over potential U.S. tariffs weighed on global financial markets, prompting investors to pull back from riskier assets. The crypto market sell-off mirro…
· Insights & Views
- Dogecoin Price Slides as Memecoins Lag Broader Crypto Market
Dogecoin (DOGE) declined sharply as traders continued rotating out of higher-beta assets, leaving memecoins under pressure and underperforming the broader cryptocurrency market. The move did not stem from a single bre…
· Investing
- XRP Price Shows Alarming Weakness as Trading Volume Dries Up
XRP is currently displaying one of the most troubling market conditions traders can face: a stagnant price combined with sharply declining trading volume. While the asset is technically holding above recent local lows…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Slides to $92,500 as Derivatives Rally Fades, Market Remains Fragile
Bitcoin started the Asian trading week under pressure, falling roughly 3% to trade near $92,500 as momentum from a derivatives-driven rally weakened. The pullback highlights the fragile state of the crypto market, eve…
· Investing
- Vitalik Buterin Warns Ethereum’s Future Depends on Simplifying Its Protocol
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has emphasized that the long-term survival of the Ethereum network depends on significantly simplifying its protocol, warning that excessive complexity could undermine decentralizat…
· People
- BitMine Faces Shareholder Backlash After Controversial AGM and Strategic Shift
Only days after BitMine’s (BMNR) annual shareholder meeting in Las Vegas, controversy has surfaced, highlighting growing tension between company leadership and investors. The dispute centers on corporate governance, t…
· Investing
- Fed Chair Search Shifts Toward Wall Street as Trump Signals Preference
The search for the next Federal Reserve chair is increasingly turning toward Wall Street, as President Donald Trump signals that his senior economic advisor may remain in the White House rather than move to the centra…
· People
- Michael Saylor Signals Another Bitcoin Buy as Strategy Surpasses 3% of Total BTC Supply
Michael Saylor has once again hinted at another major Bitcoin purchase by Strategy, drawing renewed attention from both crypto and equity investors. The signal came through a cryptic “Bigger Orange” post on X, a phras…
· Investing
- Crypto’s Post-Trump Reality: Why Structure, Institutions, and AI Are Driving the Next Market Phase
For much of 2025, the cryptocurrency market moved on the assumption that U.S. President Donald Trump would become a decisive pro-crypto force. Bitcoin and altcoins rallied ahead of concrete policy action, with investo…
· Regulation
- Steak ‘n Shake Buys $10M in Bitcoin to Power Its “Bitcoin-to-Burger” Strategy
Steak ‘n Shake has taken a bold step in corporate crypto adoption by purchasing $10 million worth of Bitcoin, significantly expanding its strategy of converting fast-food revenue into a corporate cryptocurrency treasu…
· Business
- Trump Threatens Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Over Alleged Debanking After January 6
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he plans to sue JPMorgan Chase within the next two weeks, accusing the banking giant of “debanking” him following the January 6 Capitol riot. Trump made the claim in a post…
· People
- MSTR Stock Price Stabilizes as Institutional Buying Signals Potential Reversal
MSTR stock price continues to trade near the lower boundary of its broader technical structure after several months of a controlled decline. Despite prolonged downside pressure, volatility has noticeably compressed, s…
· Business
- Brian Armstrong Says White House Remains Supportive of Crypto Market Structure Bill Amid Rumors
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has pushed back against reports suggesting that the Trump administration is considering withdrawing its support for a major crypto market structure bill, emphasizing instead that the White…
· Regulation
- Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin Is Emerging as a Key Institutional Portfolio Diversifier
Bitcoin could take on a much larger role in institutional portfolios as investors increasingly look for assets that improve diversification and risk-adjusted returns, according to Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood. In her 20…
· People
- Crypto Liquidity, Not Volatility, Is the Real Barrier to Institutional Adoption
Crypto markets have spent much of the past year highlighting rising institutional interest, but a deeper structural issue continues to hold back large-scale participation: insufficient market liquidity. According to J…
· Insights & Views
- Genius Terminal Trading Volume Explodes on Airdrop Speculation Ahead of 2026 Token Launch
Genius Terminal, a fast-growing crypto trading platform backed by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs) and advised by Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, is experiencing a sharp surge in activity as speculation builds…
· Investing
- Tokenization Set to Transform Global Finance in 2026 as Onchain Assets Surge
Stablecoins emerged as crypto’s first true mainstream success in 2025, and in 2026 they are becoming the foundation for a much larger shift: the tokenization of real-world assets. From equities and ETFs to money marke…
· Investing
- BlackRock Moves Bitcoin Holdings as BTC Price Pulls Back From Recent Highs
BlackRock has reportedly moved a portion of its Bitcoin holdings from Coinbase Prime, sparking fresh speculation across the crypto market. The timing of these BTC transfers has drawn attention, as they come amid a sho…
· Business
- Why Pi Coin Price Is Struggling Despite Crypto Market Recovery
Pi Coin price continues to remain under pressure even as the broader cryptocurrency market shows early signs of recovery this January. While major digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum attempt to stabilize after re…
· Investing
- Ripple and UC Berkeley Launch UDAX to Accelerate Institutional Adoption of XRPL
Ripple has taken another major step toward expanding institutional adoption of blockchain technology by partnering with the University of California, Berkeley to launch a new academic-focused accelerator on the XRP Le…
· Insights & Views
- Elon Musk Once Backed an OpenAI ICO Plan During Early Crypto Boom, Internal Notes Reveal
Internal notes from early discussions between Elon Musk and the founders of OpenAI reveal that Musk briefly supported the idea of using an initial coin offering (ICO) to fund the organization, before abandoning the pl…
· Business
- Chainlink Price Consolidates as CME Futures Reshape Market Structure
Chainlink price has been compressing for several months following a period of managed downside, signaling a transition away from trend continuation and toward a condition-building phase. Rather than aggressive selling…
· Investing
- U.S. Confirms Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as DOJ Halts Sale of Seized BTC
The concept of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is now moving decisively from speculation to implementation following new confirmation from the Department of Justice (DOJ). Federal officials have verified that Bitcoin…
· Regulation
- Crypto Market Pullback: Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Cardano Are Under Pressure Today
The cryptocurrency market experienced a notable pullback today, with major digital assets including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Cardano (ADA) trading in the red. Over the past 24 hours, the tot…
· Investing
- Ethereum Wins Institutional Race as Etherealize Co-Founders Forecast $15,000 ETH by 2026
Ethereum is increasingly positioning itself as the dominant blockchain for institutional finance, according to Etherealize co-founders Vivek Raman and Danny Ryan. Speaking on CoinDesk’s Markets Outlook, the pair argue…
· Investing
- Senate Judiciary Leaders Warn Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act Could Undermine Federal Law
Senior leaders of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee have raised strong objections to the inclusion of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BCRA) in broader crypto market structure legislation, arguing that it co…
· Regulation
- State Street Launches Digital Asset Platform to Bridge Traditional and Blockchain Finance
State Street, a global custody bank with a market capitalization of roughly $36 billion, is accelerating its push into digital finance with the official launch of its Digital Asset Platform. The new infrastructure is …
· Business
- $282 Million Crypto Theft Exposes Rising Risk of Hardware Wallet Social Engineering Attacks
A massive cryptocurrency theft involving bitcoin (BTC) and litecoin (LTC) has once again highlighted the growing threat of social engineering attacks targeting hardware wallet users. According to prominent blockchain …
· Technology
- Ethereum Validator Queue Hits Two-Year High as BitMine Staking Surge Strains Network
Ethereum’s staking ecosystem is facing its longest validator activation backlog since mid-2023, as a massive influx of ether staking led by BitMine Immersion (BMNR) places fresh strain on the network. More than 2.55 m…
· Investing