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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 and Solana Bridge Talks Signal New Era as Midnight’s NIGHT Token Surges
Cardano and Solana, two of the most influential blockchain ecosystems, may be moving toward an unprecedented level of cooperation. Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko and Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson have publicl…
· Investing
- Ripple Sparks Market Speculation After Moving 65 Million XRP to Unknown Address
Ripple has once again become the center of attention in the crypto market after transferring a massive amount of XRP to an unidentified wallet, fueling speculation as the asset continues to trend downward. According t…
· Investing
- Solana Price Outlook: Key Levels to Watch as January 2026 Nears
Solana price action has weakened over the past month, with SOL down roughly 12% over the last 30 days. As January 2026 approaches, the market presents a mixed picture, combining historically bullish seasonal trends wi…
· Investing
- Why Traditional Finance Fails to Protect Capital: Key Insights From the EMCD Webinar
An EMCD-sponsored webinar recently brought together industry experts to discuss inflation, the limitations of traditional finance, and long-term strategies within the crypto ecosystem, while also introducing participa…
· Insights & Views
- Russian Crypto Exchanges Linked to Laundering Funds From LastPass Hack, TRM Labs Finds
Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has linked a years-long wave of crypto wallet thefts to the 2022 breach of the password manager LastPass, uncovering how stolen digital assets were laundered through Russia-based …
· Regulation
- Crypto Market Events to Watch as 2026 Approaches Amid Signs of Recovery
As 2026 draws closer, the crypto market is showing early signs of recovery after enduring a week-long downturn. Over the past 24 hours, the global crypto market capitalization increased by 0.67%, bringing the total va…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Stalls as Year-End Market Fatigue Keeps Volatility Low
As the year draws to a close, Bitcoin is once again entering a familiar phase of price stagnation. Following a sharp decline earlier in the quarter, BTC is now trading within a tight range, signaling reduced volatilit…
· Investing
- XRP Shows Early Signs of a Market Regime Shift
For most of this year, XRP struggled to establish a sustained bull market. Each upward push was met with selling pressure, resulting in consistent lower highs and short-lived rallies. The overall price structure remai…
· Investing
- XRP Price Near Critical Support as Bearish Signals Align
XRP price is under renewed pressure, slipping around 1.6% in the last 24 hours and remaining one of the weakest large-cap cryptocurrencies on a weekly basis. Compared to levels seen a month ago, XRP is down roughly 16…
· Investing
- Charles Hoskinson Positions Midnight Protocol as a Cross-Chain Privacy Layer Beyond Cardano
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is promoting his latest venture, Midnight Protocol, as a major step beyond being just another Cardano sidechain. Instead, he is positioning Midnight as a cross-chain privacy infrastru…
· People
- Crypto Whales Accumulate LINK, LDO, and ASTER Despite Year-End Market Slowdown
Year-end periods are typically marked by reduced liquidity and profit-taking across the crypto market, as large investors rotate into cash and wait for clearer setups. December often brings position cuts, especially f…
· Investing
- Peter Schiff Warns Bitcoin as Silver Soars Past $79, Fueling Commodity Shift
Veteran economist Peter Schiff has issued a renewed warning about Bitcoin following a dramatic surge in silver prices, suggesting the cryptocurrency could face a sharply different outcome compared to the precious meta…
· People
- Trump Defends Tariffs as Markets Signal Fed Caution
President Donald Trump has renewed his defense of tariffs, arguing they are generating “great wealth” for the United States and strengthening both the economy and national security. In a recent post on Truth Social, T…
· People
- Bitcoin, Crypto, and U.S. Stocks Rally After Gold and Silver’s 2020 Peak
Gold and silver reached major highs in early August 2020, marking a turning point for global financial markets. After that peak, capital began rotating into higher-growth and risk-oriented assets, including Bitcoin, t…
· Investing
- Vitalik Buterin Warns Against Algorithmic Overreach as EU Tightens Digital Content Rules
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has sparked renewed debate over online regulation after sharing a detailed post on X arguing that a free society should not seek to eliminate ideas it deems harmful. Instead, Buteri…
· People
- Trust Wallet Investigates Insider Risk After $7M Browser Extension Breach
Trust Wallet has confirmed that approximately $7 million in user funds were affected following a security incident involving its browser extension, raising serious concerns across the crypto industry about update secu…
· Insights & Views
- U.S. Government Shutdown Risk Grows as Budget Talks Stall Ahead of January Deadline
The risk of a U.S. government shutdown is increasing after Congress left Washington for the Christmas recess without passing a federal budget deal or agreeing on a clear voting framework. With the January 31 funding d…
· Insights & Views
- Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Sparks Tokenization Debate With XRP and Canton Network Comments
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has ignited fresh debate across the crypto community after praising XRP and Midnight while criticizing traditional finance’s approach to tokenization on the Canton Network. His remark…
· Investing
- China Sanctions U.S. Defense Firms as Bitcoin Slides Amid Renewed Tensions
U.S.-China tensions are once again rattling global markets after China announced new sanctions against American defense companies, a move that has coincided with a fresh decline in Bitcoin prices. The development unde…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Price Stability Masks a Deeper Market Weakness as Trading Volume Fades
The current state of the Bitcoin market is raising concerns that extend beyond short-term price movements. While Bitcoin has managed to stabilize after a recent decline and even show a slight upward bias, trading volu…
· Investing
- Ethereum Price Outlook: ETF Outflows and On-Chain Signals Hint at Potential Rebound
Ethereum price action remains under pressure, but a closer look at ETF flows and on-chain metrics suggests conditions may be forming for a potential rebound. While short-term sentiment around ETH has weakened, histori…
· Investing
- ZachXBT Warns Trust Wallet Users After Chrome Extension Update Raises Security Concerns
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has issued a community alert after a series of suspected crypto thefts involving Trust Wallet users, sparking renewed concerns over browser-based wallet security. According to ZachXBT, …
· Insights & Views
- Silver Outperforms Bitcoin as Physical Scarcity Reshapes Global Markets
A widening divergence between silver and Bitcoin is highlighting an important macroeconomic theme: during periods of physical scarcity and rising geopolitical tension, capital is increasingly flowing into hard assets …
· Investing
- HBAR Price Outlook: Can January Signal a Momentum Shift for Hedera?
Despite recent losses across the crypto market, Hedera (HBAR) may be approaching a potential turning point as market structure, historical trends, and broader macro conditions hint at a possible momentum shift heading…
· Investing
- Trust Wallet Chrome Extension Update Triggers Reports of Rapid Crypto Fund Losses
A recent update to the Trust Wallet Chrome extension, version 2.68.0, has sparked widespread concern across the crypto community following multiple reports of sudden and unexplained fund losses. Shortly after the upda…
· Insights & Views
- BNB Chain Leads 2025 Blockchain Activity With Record Daily Active Wallets
BNB Chain has emerged as the most active blockchain network in 2025, recording the highest average number of daily active wallets among major Layer-1 ecosystems. Data shared by CryptoRank and TokenTerminal shows that …
· Investing
- XRP Stays Relevant as Bitcoin ETFs Reshape the Crypto Market, Says Mike Novogratz
XRP has maintained a visible and resilient position in the cryptocurrency market largely because of its highly committed community, according to Mike Novogratz, founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital. While institutional c…
· Investing
- Wall Street’s ETF Boom Faces a Reality Check as Crypto Investors Rotate
After three consecutive years of double-digit gains in the S&P 500, Wall Street is increasingly asking what comes next. The historic rally has powered a “perfect year” for ETFs, but analysts are warning that periods o…
· Investing
- Bloomberg Panel Signals Four Macro Forces That Could Shape Crypto Markets in 2026
A recent Bloomberg podcast featuring Tom Orlik, chief economist at Bloomberg Economics, Mario Parker, managing editor for US politics, and Parmy Olson, a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering artificial intelligence, o…
· Insights & Views
- Dormant Bitcoin Whale Awakens After 8 Years, Sparks Market Speculation
The crypto market is once again buzzing after a long-dormant Bitcoin whale resurfaced following eight years of inactivity, moving a massive 400 BTC to the OKX exchange. This rare on-chain activity has drawn widespread…
· Investing
- Bitcoin and AI Tokens Rally After Nvidia’s $20B Groq Inference Deal
Bitcoin and leading AI-focused cryptocurrencies surged after Nvidia announced a landmark $20 billion artificial intelligence inference technology deal with AI chip startup Groq, signaling accelerating convergence betw…
· Business
- Ripple CTO Shuts Down XRP “Dumping” Claims, Explains Why Escrow Actually Limited Sales
Ripple Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz has publicly addressed renewed accusations surrounding Ripple’s XRP sales, clarifying that the creation of the Ripple escrow system actually restricted, rather than enabl…
· People
- Bitcoin Sees Brief $24K Wick on Binance USD1 Pair Before Rapid Rebound Above $87K
Bitcoin experienced an unusual and dramatic price anomaly late Tuesday when the BTC/USD1 trading pair on Binance briefly displayed a plunge to $24,111 before snapping back above $87,000 within seconds, according to ex…
· Investing
- XRP Price Shows Signs of Seller Exhaustion After Prolonged Downtrend
After nearly 160 days of sustained downside pressure, XRP is finally showing early signs that a meaningful shift could be forming. Since late summer, XRP price action has remained locked in a clearly defined bearish s…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Shows Hidden Strength as Market Absorption Signals Potential Upside
At first glance, Bitcoin may appear technically weak, but a closer look at its market structure suggests a different story. Despite the sharp decline from recent highs, Bitcoin price action is showing characteristics …
· Investing
- Ethereum Price Prediction: Signs Point to a Potential Bullish Reversal Ahead
Ethereum is entering a phase where a bullish reversal appears increasingly likely, both from a technical and statistical perspective. After months of corrective price action, ETH price has compressed into a structure …
· Investing
- Canton Network Rally Highlights Institutional Shift Toward Tokenized Real-World Assets
The crypto market move on Christmas Eve 2025 was not fueled by retail speculation or seasonal hype. Instead, it reflected a deeper institutional narrative centered on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and increasing…
· Insights & Views
- Quantum Computing and Crypto: A Catalyst for Bitcoin’s Next Evolution
Quantum computing is often portrayed as an existential threat to cryptocurrency, but a closer look shows a far more constructive reality. While quantum computers are theoretically capable of solving certain calculatio…
· Technology
- Crypto Gifts Gain Popularity as Americans Adapt Spending Habits Amid Tight Budgets
A new holiday spending survey from Visa Inc. reveals a notable shift in how Americans approach gifting and discretionary spending as inflation pressures persist. While inflation has cooled from its post-pandemic highs…
· Insights & Views
- India’s Largest Crypto Scam Under PMLA: ED Probes Fake Investment Platforms
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its crackdown on crypto-related financial crimes after conducting searches on December 18 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The raids targeted re…
· Regulation