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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
- Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Criticizes Trump Administration’s Crypto Policies
Cardano creator and Input Output Global (IOG) CEO Charles Hoskinson has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, claiming its approach to cryptocurrency has left the American crypto industry in…
· People
- Bitcoin Struggles Near $91K as Tariff Threats and Macro Uncertainty Shake Crypto Markets
Bitcoin price action remained constrained on Monday, with BTC hovering around $91,000 after briefly dipping below that level amid renewed geopolitical and macroeconomic tensions. The crypto market reacted cautiously a…
· Investing
- Lummis and Wyden Push Standalone DeFi Bill as Senate Crypto Talks Intensify
Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis and Democratic Senator Ron Wyden are moving to spotlight one of the most contentious issues in U.S. crypto regulation by introducing a standalone bill aimed at protecting decentralize…
· Regulation
- Fully Staked Ether Products Are Shaping Institutional Crypto Investing in 2026
Staking is no longer a peripheral feature for ether (ETH) investors. By 2026, it has become a core component of how institutions gain exposure to Ethereum, influencing product structure, yield generation, and risk man…
· Business
- New CFTC Chairman Mike Selig Rebuilds Innovation Committee With Crypto Industry Leaders
Mike Selig, who recently assumed his role as chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is moving quickly to reshape the agency’s approach to financial technology and digital assets. Just weeks …
· Regulation
- Ethereum OG Whale Exits After Massive ETH Sell-Off, Analysts Still See Long-Term Value
An early Ethereum investor has likely completed a full exit from their ETH holdings after on-chain data revealed the transfer of all remaining assets to a centralized exchange. According to blockchain analytics, the l…
· Investing
- Coinbase Warns It May Drop Support for CLARITY Act Amid DeFi and Stablecoin Debate
Crypto exchange Coinbase is signaling that it could withdraw its backing of the US CLARITY Act as lawmakers move closer to adding stricter provisions targeting decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoin reward progra…
· Regulation
- 21Shares Dogecoin ETF Launch Fuels DOGE Price Momentum
21Shares has taken a major step in expanding regulated crypto investment products by announcing the launch of its spot Dogecoin ETF in the United States. The firm submitted its final prospectus to the U.S. Securities …
· Investing
- South Korea Considers 5% Cap on Corporate Crypto Investments as Rules Ease
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is reportedly considering a new regulatory framework that would allow corporate cryptocurrency investments while capping them at 5% of a company’s equity capital. The …
· Insights & Views
- India Tightens Crypto KYC Rules With Live Selfie Checks and Enhanced Due Diligence
India has taken another firm step toward regulating the cryptocurrency sector, with its Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) announcing stricter identity verification and compliance requirements for crypto exchanges. Acc…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Rises as Trump–Fed Tensions Spark Safe-Haven Demand
Bitcoin (BTC) climbed around 1% on Monday afternoon during Hong Kong trading hours, outperforming U.S. equities and the dollar as political tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome…
· Investing
- Monero Hits New All-Time High as Privacy Coins Lead Crypto Market Rally
Monero (XMR) surged to a new all-time high, trading near $579 by midday Hong Kong time, as privacy-focused cryptocurrencies led a sharp rally across the broader digital asset market. The XMR price breakout capped a st…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Eyes Short-Term Rebound as On-Chain Flows Improve and US Policy Shifts Loom
Bitcoin price action may be nearing a short-term rebound, according to prominent on-chain analyst Willy Woo, as improving investor flows and potential US macroeconomic policy changes align to support crypto adoption. …
· Investing
- Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Whale Moves 2,000 BTC as Market Absorbs $181M Sell Signal
A Bitcoin miner from the network’s earliest days has reawakened after more than a decade of dormancy, moving 2,000 BTC worth approximately $181 million at current prices. The transaction has drawn significant attentio…
· Investing
- USDT Remains Vital in Venezuela as Maduro Case Sparks Renewed Scrutiny
Nicolás Maduro’s arrest and detention in the United States has once again placed Tether and its USDT stablecoin under global scrutiny, highlighting the outsized role stablecoins play in Venezuela’s economy. Despite in…
· Insights & Views
- Top Cryptocurrency Events to Watch This Week as Markets Turn Cautiously Bullish
As the new week begins, the cryptocurrency market is showing signs of renewed optimism, even as broader trends remain mixed. The total crypto market capitalization increased by 0.73% in the last 24 hours, slightly out…
· Investing
- BNB Price Eyes $1,000 as Bullish Momentum Builds on Super Cycle Hopes
Binance Coin (BNB) continued its strong bullish performance over the weekend, surging to a high near $907 on Sunday following a sharp 24-hour rally. The price increase came as the broader cryptocurrency market showed …
· Investing
- Community Banks Warn Stablecoins Could Drain Trillions From U.S. Deposits
More than 100 U.S. community bank leaders are urging senators to tighten stablecoin legislation, warning that loopholes could allow trillions of dollars to flow out of traditional bank deposits and weaken local lendin…
· Regulation
- X Introduces Smart Cashtags to Improve Crypto and Financial Discussions
Elon Musk’s social media platform X is developing a new feature called Smart Cashtags, aimed at making financial and cryptocurrency discussions more accurate and transparent. The announcement came from X’s head of pro…
· Technology
- Vitalik Buterin Calls for a ‘Sovereign Web’ to Protect Privacy and User Autonomy
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has renewed his criticism of the modern internet, urging developers to build digital tools that prioritize privacy, independence, and long-term user well-being. In a January 10 post…
· Insights & Views
- CRCL Stock Trades Sideways as Circle Expands Non-Reserve Revenue and Analysts Stay Optimistic
CRCL stock continues to trade within a narrow range as investors weigh short-term weakness against long-term growth expectations tied to digital asset infrastructure. Shares were recently trading near $82.90, staying …
· Investing
- Robinhood Expands Crypto Strategy With Tokenized Stocks and Arbitrum-Based Layer-2
Robinhood is deepening its commitment to blockchain infrastructure as it expands into tokenized stocks, crypto staking, and a forthcoming layer-2 network built on Arbitrum. Over the past year, the retail brokerage has…
· Business
- U.S. Senate Prepares for Crucial Crypto Market Structure Votes in January 2026
U.S. lawmakers are preparing for a pivotal week in crypto regulation as Senate committees move closer to markup hearings and potential votes on long-awaited crypto market structure legislation. With January 2026 under…
· Regulation
- Tennessee Orders Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com to Halt Sports Event Contracts
Tennessee regulators have ordered prediction market platforms Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com to stop offering sports-related event contracts to residents of the state, arguing that the companies are violating stat…
· Regulation
- Ripple’s UK FCA Approval Could Be a Quiet Turning Point for XRP Adoption
Ripple’s recent announcement of new UK approvals from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) was widely seen as just another regulatory milestone. XRP’s price reaction was muted, and the broader crypto market quickly m…
· Insights & Views
- Iran, Russia, and North Korea Drive Surge in Illicit Cryptocurrency Activity
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly moved more than $2 billion through cryptocurrency transactions to evade international sanctions and support cybercriminal operations, according to blockch…
· Regulation
- XRP Price Struggles Below $3 Despite Recovery as Sellers Dominate Rallies
XRP price entered January 2026 showing signs of recovery after a prolonged downtrend in 2025, but the upside remained capped below the critical $3 resistance level. The previous year’s decline reshaped market behavior…
· Investing
- Pump.fun Creator Fee Changes Drive PUMP Token Rally
Pump.fun has announced upcoming changes to its creator fee model, a move that has immediately captured market attention and driven a notable rally in its native token, PUMP. Following the announcement, TradingView dat…
· Investing
- Kevin Warsh Emerges as Market Favorite to Replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair
Kevin Warsh has emerged as the leading market favorite to become the next Federal Reserve Chair, according to prediction markets, after President Donald Trump confirmed he has already chosen Jerome Powell’s successor …
· People
- Senate Crypto Regulation Bill Nears Key Vote as Bipartisan Talks Show Strain
Senate Democrats have not walked away from negotiations over landmark legislation to regulate the U.S. crypto industry, but mounting frustration is clear as lawmakers rush to finalize a new draft ahead of a crucial we…
· Regulation
- DeFi Industry Warns U.S. Senate Crypto Bill Could Undermine Innovation
The decentralized finance (DeFi) industry may be forced to oppose a major U.S. crypto regulatory bill it has long supported if the next Senate draft fails to adequately protect software developers, according to indust…
· Regulation
- BNY Mellon Launches Blockchain-Based Tokenized Deposits for Faster Institutional Settlement
BNY Mellon, the world’s largest custodial bank, has taken a major step into blockchain finance by launching a platform that enables institutional clients to settle bank deposits on a blockchain. With nearly $58 trilli…
· Business
- South Korea Eyes Bitcoin ETF Launch as Part of Expanding Digital Asset Strategy
The South Korean government is accelerating its push into digital assets, with plans to promote exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to cryptocurrencies, including a potential spot Bitcoin ETF by 2026. This initiative …
· Regulation
- Bitcoin ETF Outflows Raise Fresh Doubts Over BTC Price Momentum in Early 2026
Bitcoin began 2026 with strong momentum as U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted more than $1 billion in inflows during the first two trading days of the year. That early optimism, however, has faded quickly. A thre…
· Investing
- XRP Price Stuck in Tight Range After Binance Futures Liquidation Reset
XRP price eased to around $2.12 after a rare two-sided liquidation event on Binance Futures cleared leveraged positions from both longs and shorts, leaving the token consolidating in a narrow $2.07–$2.17 range. Despit…
· Investing
- Zcash (ZEC) Price Rebounds After ECC Clarification Eases Developer Exit Fears
Zcash (ZEC) experienced a sharp price rebound on January 8 after an initial sell-off sparked concerns about the status of its core development team. The privacy-focused cryptocurrency briefly plunged more than 20%, fa…
· Insights & Views
- Morgan Stanley Expands Crypto Strategy With New Wallet and Regulated Digital Asset Products
Morgan Stanley is accelerating its push into digital assets with plans to launch a proprietary crypto wallet, reinforcing its long-term strategy to integrate blockchain technology into traditional wealth management. A…
· Business
- Trump Signals No Clemency for Sam Bankman-Fried Despite Crypto Industry Ties
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried should not expect a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, according to comments the president made in a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times. The remarks significantly dim h…
· Regulation
- Bitnomial Secures CFTC No-Action Letter to Launch Crypto Prediction Markets in the U.S.
Bitnomial has received regulatory clearance to move forward with a prediction markets service for U.S. customers after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a no-action letter on Thursday. This develo…
· Regulation
- Bank of America Upgrades Coinbase to Buy as It Evolves Into an All-in-One Financial Platform
Bank of America (BofA) has upgraded Coinbase (COIN) to a “buy” rating, citing the company’s strategic transformation beyond a pure crypto exchange into a diversified, full-stack financial platform. The upgrade reflect…
· Business