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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
- Bitcoin Price Stabilizes Near $90K as Analysts Expect Range-Bound Crypto Market
After months of sharp volatility, Bitcoin (BTC) appears to be entering a period of consolidation. Following dramatic price swings in October and November 2025, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has stabilized, tradin…
· Investing
- Polygon Nears $125 Million Acquisition of Coinme to Expand Crypto Payments and ATM Footprint
Polygon, a leading Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain focused on faster transactions and lower fees, is reportedly close to acquiring Coinme, one of the earliest and most established bitcoin ATM kiosk providers in the United…
· Business
- JPMorgan Expands JPM Coin to Build Interoperable Digital Money Across Blockchains
JPMorgan is accelerating its push into blockchain-based payments by expanding JPM Coin, its deposit token designed for institutional use, as part of a broader vision to create regulated, interoperable digital money th…
· Business
- Bitcoin Price Slides Below $90K as Altcoins Suffer Heavy Losses Amid Market Liquidations
Bitcoin price fell sharply below the $90,000 level, signaling renewed weakness in the crypto market after failing once again to break above key resistance. BTC dropped from an intraday high of $91,570 around 01:15 UTC…
· Investing
- Bybit HNW Clients Earn Over 20% Returns in 2025 Amid Global Market Challenges
High-net-worth (HNW) clients of Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, achieved impressive investment returns of around 20% throughout 2025, despite a difficult global macroeconom…
· Investing
- Electric Coin Company Team Exits Amid Governance Dispute With Zcash Nonprofit
The Electric Coin Company (ECC), one of the primary development firms behind the privacy-focused cryptocurrency network Zcash (ZEC), has confirmed that its entire team has resigned following a major governance dispute…
· Technology
- Tokenize or Die: Yat Siu on Why 2026 Is a Turning Point for Crypto and Web3
As 2026 begins, the crypto industry is entering a decisive phase marked by regulatory clarity, growing institutional adoption, and a rapid expansion of tokenization. According to Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chai…
· People
- TAO Price Surges as Bittensor ETF Filing Fuels Altcoin AI Momentum
Bittensor (TAO) entered 2026 with notable bullish momentum, as its price surged sharply during the first trading week of the year. The rally was largely driven by Grayscale’s filing to launch the first Bittensor-focus…
· Investing
- Zcash Price Stalls as Market Tug-of-War Delays Long-Awaited Breakout
The Zcash price has spent several months moving sideways, frustrating both bullish and bearish traders as ZEC remains trapped in a tightening range. This prolonged consolidation is not driven by a lack of interest but…
· Investing
- XRP Price Shows Stronger January 2026 Structure as Solana Faces Key Retest
As January 2026 begins, XRP price and Solana price are emerging from prolonged corrective phases with noticeably different recovery structures. While both assets have rebounded, XRP currently displays a cleaner and mo…
· Investing
- World Liberty Financial Seeks U.S. National Trust Charter to Issue USD1 Stablecoin
World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency firm closely associated with U.S. President Donald Trump, has applied for a national trust charter with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish W…
· Regulation
- Senate Committees Prepare to Advance Crypto Market Structure Bill Amid Bipartisan Tensions
The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee is planning to hold a markup hearing and vote next Thursday to advance long-awaited crypto market structure legislation, according to a report from Punchbowl News. If the plan pro…
· Regulation
- Solana Mobile Confirms SKR Token Launch Date as Ecosystem Gears Up for Airdrop and Governance
Solana Mobile has officially confirmed that its long-awaited SKR token will go live on January 21, marking a major milestone for the company’s expanding mobile-focused blockchain ecosystem. The announcement, shared mi…
· Business
- JPMorgan to Bring JPM Coin to Canton Network in Push for Real-Time Institutional Settlement
J.P. Morgan’s blockchain business unit, Kinexys, has partnered with Digital Asset to bring its bank-issued USD deposit token, JPM Coin (JPMD), natively to the Canton Network, marking a significant step in the evolutio…
· Technology
- Trump Venezuela Oil Seizure Sparks Bitcoin Confiscation Speculation
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Venezuela’s so-called interim authorities would transfer between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, only days after U.S. forces reportedly captured Nic…
· People
- Gemini Executive Predicts 2026 Will Redefine Bitcoin and the Crypto Market
Gemini’s Director of Institutional, Patrick Liou, believes 2026 will represent a major structural shift for the crypto market, signaling the end of several long-standing narratives around Bitcoin cycles, regulation, a…
· People
- South Korea Crypto Scandal Deepens as Lawmaker Faces Allegations of Nepotism and Exchange Interference
A growing political scandal in South Korea is drawing intense scrutiny over alleged corruption, nepotism, and possible manipulation of the country’s cryptocurrency industry. Kim, a former National Intelligence Service…
· Regulation
- Bittensor (TAO) Jumps 10% After Grayscale Launches Regulated GTAO Trust
Bittensor (TAO) recorded a strong price rally on Tuesday, surging nearly 10% to move above the $290 level following Grayscale’s official launch of the Grayscale Bittensor Trust (GTAO). The announcement marked a major …
· Investing
- Can the US Seize Venezuela’s Alleged Bitcoin Reserve? Facts vs Fiction
Claims that the United States could seize a massive, hidden Venezuelan Bitcoin reserve—often estimated at 600,000 BTC worth roughly $60 billion—have circulated widely across crypto and geopolitical circles. However, w…
· Insights & Views
- XRP Price Shows Strength Entering 2026 as Buyers Defend Key Support
XRP price enters early 2026 on firmer footing after reclaiming critical levels that were lost during the late-2025 selling pressure. After spending most of Q4 trading below the psychologically important $2 mark, XRP p…
· Investing
- Solana Price Eyes $200 as Bullish Momentum, ETF Optimism, and Network Growth Align
Solana price has remained resilient above the $130 level after rebounding strongly from the $120 support zone, gaining nearly 4% in the past 24 hours. Over the last several days, SOL has surged more than 10%, reflecti…
· Investing
- Strategy Stock Jumps After MSCI Keeps Digital Asset Treasury Companies in Indexes
Strategy (MSTR) surged roughly 6% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after MSCI announced it would not exclude digital asset treasury companies (DATs) from its major indexes, easing investor concerns about potential ca…
· Investing
- Crypto Market Outlook 2026: Can Bitcoin and Ethereum Sustain the Rally?
The crypto market has entered 2026 with renewed momentum, but investors are now asking whether this rally can continue throughout the year. According to a recent blog post by crypto asset management firm Bitwise, earl…
· Investing
- Ledger Data Breach Exposes Customer Details, Sparks Phishing and Security Fears
Ledger, the company behind one of the most widely used crypto hardware wallets, has confirmed a new data breach involving its third-party e-commerce partner, Global-e. The incident exposed customer names and contact d…
· Technology
- Senate Revives Crypto Market Structure Talks as Key January Deadline Nears
U.S. senators resumed discussions this week on a long-awaited crypto market structure bill aimed at defining how digital assets are regulated in the United States, according to sources familiar with the talks. While n…
· Regulation
- Why Most New Crypto Tokens Struggled in 2025: A Market Reset
For much of 2025, a clear pattern emerged in the crypto market: newly launched tokens tended to lose value shortly after hitting the market. According to data from Memento Research, which tracked 118 token generation …
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Price Stability Near $3,000 Masks Growing Structural Risk
Ethereum is currently trading in a price zone that appears calm on the surface but shows signs of deeper structural instability underneath. While the $3,000–$3,100 range has become a key psychological support level fo…
· Investing
- Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Delays as Political Uncertainty Grows
The crypto market structure bill is facing mounting delays as political dynamics in Washington complicate its path forward. According to policy analysts at TD Cowen, the bill’s passage is becoming increasingly uncerta…
· Regulation
- SUI Token Surges 14% as Privacy Research Sparks Investor Optimism
Sui’s native token, SUI, surged more than 14% over the past 24 hours, significantly outperforming major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). While Bitcoin gained around 1% and Ethereum rose rough…
· Investing
- XRP and Dogecoin ETFs Gain Momentum as Crypto Markets Turn Risk-On in Early 2026
XRP and Dogecoin have emerged as early leaders in the crypto market in the first week of 2026, driven by renewed risk-on sentiment and fresh inflows into U.S. spot ETFs. Data from SoSoValue highlights a clear divergen…
· Investing
- On-Chain Data Shows No Proof DOJ Sold Samourai Wallet Bitcoin Despite Reports
Several crypto media outlets reported on January 5 that the US Department of Justice (DOJ), via the US Marshals Service (USMS), sold approximately 57.55 BTC forfeited from Samourai Wallet co-founders Keonne Rodriguez …
· Insights & Views
- Dogecoin Price Reversal Gains Strength, but Whale Activity Signals Caution Near $0.15
Dogecoin price has finally confirmed a meaningful reversal after weeks of failed recovery attempts, gaining roughly 33% from its late December low. This marks its strongest rebound since November and stands out becaus…
· Insights & Views
- Zcash Price Analysis: Bullish Structure Holds Despite Short-Term Weakness
Zcash price action remains constructive despite recent weakness, with ZEC still up nearly 40% over the past 30 days after rebounding strongly from early December lows. This performance highlights a broader recovery tr…
· Investing
- Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF Distributes First Rewards as Investor Confidence Rebounds
Grayscale has officially released the first round of staking rewards from its Ethereum Staking ETF, marking a major milestone for regulated crypto investment products. The distribution reflects rewards accrued between…
· Investing
- Bitcoin, XRP, and Crypto Stocks Surge as Market Eyes 2026 Recovery
Bitcoin price surged to its highest level since mid-November, climbing more than 3% to around $94,400 during Monday’s trading session, marking its strongest daily percentage gain in over a month. The rally pushed BTC …
· Investing
- Republican-Led SEC and CFTC Take Full Control of U.S. Crypto Regulation Amid Political Standoff
President Donald Trump’s effort to limit Democratic participation in federal regulatory agencies has created a rare and consequential scenario for the U.S. crypto industry: the two most influential financial regulator…
· Regulation
- Fred Wilson Predicts Crypto’s 2026 Breakthrough Will Come From Invisible Blockchains
Fred Wilson, one of the most influential venture capitalists in the United States and a longtime crypto advocate, believes the next major breakthrough for crypto in 2026 will not come from launching new blockchains. I…
· People
- Filecoin (FIL) Price Jumps 6% as Technical Momentum Outpaces Crypto Market
Filecoin (FIL) recorded a strong price performance on Monday, climbing nearly 6% to trade around $1.59 over a 24-hour period, outperforming the broader cryptocurrency market. While the CoinDesk 20 index rose a more mo…
· Investing
- Tom Lee Says Bitcoin and Ethereum Haven’t Peaked, Sees New Crypto Highs in Early 2026
Fundstrat Global Advisors co-founder Tom Lee reiterated his bullish outlook on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and U.S. equities, saying the crypto market has not yet reached its peak and could see new all-time highs as soon as Ja…
· People
- BOJ Hawkish Shift Signals More Rate Hikes, Raising Risks for Bitcoin and Global Markets
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda used his first public appearance of 2026 to send a clear signal to markets: Japan’s interest rate hiking cycle is not finished. Speaking at a New Year conference hosted by the Japanes…
· People