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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
- 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
- Dogecoin Price Near Key Support as On-Chain Data Hints at Potential Stabilization
Dogecoin price is currently under pressure as the broader chart structure continues to lean bearish, but on-chain data suggests the recent breakdown may not be fully confirmed yet. DOGE is trading close to the lower b…
· Investing
- Jim Cramer’s Bearish Bitcoin Calls Spark “Inverse Cramer” Debate as BTC Trades Near $85K
Jim Cramer’s latest shift toward a bearish stance on Bitcoin has once again captured the attention of crypto traders, not because the Mad Money host is seen as a reliable market forecaster, but because his opinions ha…
· Investing
- MSTR Stock Shows Signs of Short-Term Bottom as Social Interest Fades
MSTR stock may be approaching a short-term bottom as investor attention across major social platforms continues to decline, according to recent data. Social metrics tracked between September 23 and December 23, 2025, …
· Investing
- PENGU Defies Market Downturn After Pudgy Penguins Lights Up Las Vegas Sphere
PENGU recorded modest gains despite a broader crypto market decline, drawing renewed attention after Pudgy Penguins made a high-profile appearance at the Las Vegas Sphere. The Solana-based memecoin traded around $0.00…
· Investing
- Fake CircleMetals Platform Impersonates USDC Issuer With Tokenized Gold Scam
A press release circulated on Christmas Eve falsely claimed that Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, had launched a new platform called CircleMetals offering tokenized gold and silver trading. Circle has since …
· Technology
- XRP Price Slides Below Key Support as Sellers Defend $1.90 Amid Choppy Crypto Markets
XRP price action weakened on Wednesday after the token slipped below short-term support, as sellers once again emerged near the $1.90 resistance level. The move kept XRP trapped in a tightening trading range and shift…
· Investing
- Peter Schiff Warns Bitcoin Price May Face Prolonged Decline
Bitcoin price discussions are once again heating up after outspoken gold advocate and longtime crypto critic Peter Schiff issued a fresh warning, claiming BTC may never recover from its current slump. Schiff argues th…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Slides Below $0.13 as Futures Volume Explodes, Signaling Rising Volatility
Dogecoin price slipped below the key $0.13 level on Tuesday as heavy spot selling combined with a dramatic surge in derivatives activity, underscoring growing volatility expectations among traders rather than confiden…
· Investing
- Telegram Scam Markets Eclipse the Dark Web in Scale and Sophistication
Telegram-based illicit markets have overtaken the traditional dark web, creating the largest and most efficient criminal finance ecosystem ever observed. These platforms seamlessly combine crypto scams, AI-driven dece…
· Insights & Views
- Trump Pushes for Lower Rates as Strong GDP Renews Focus on Next Fed Chair
Expectations around U.S. monetary policy and the future leadership of the Federal Reserve have moved back into focus after President Donald Trump publicly called for lower interest rates following stronger-than-expect…
· People
- Aave Governance Debate Sparks Investor Concern as AAVE Price Reacts
Aave token holders are navigating a critical governance moment as the community debates a controversial token alignment proposal that aims to formalize the relationship between Aave Labs and the Aave DAO. The proposal…
· Investing
- XRP Price Prediction: Can Network Growth and ETF Demand Drive a Recovery Above $2?
XRP price is trading below the important $2 psychological level following the latest correction across the broader cryptocurrency market. The overall crypto market declined by around 1.7% in the past 24 hours, with Bi…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Set for Comeback in 2026 as VanEck Sees Major Upside Amid Monetary Debasement
Bitcoin (BTC) has underperformed in 2025, disappointing many investors who expected the world’s largest cryptocurrency to thrive amid concerns over fiat currency devaluation. Despite trading around $87,530, bitcoin ha…
· Investing
- IMF Praises El Salvador’s Economic Growth as Bitcoin Strategy Continues
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised El Salvador for achieving stronger-than-expected economic growth, highlighting improved confidence, record remittance inflows, and robust investment as key drivers of …
· Insights & Views
- Crypto Market Weakens as Bitcoin Falls and Digital Asset Stocks See Sharp Losses
Bitcoin led crypto markets lower on Tuesday, falling about 1% over the past 24 hours to trade just below $88,000. The decline came even as traditional safe-haven assets such as gold, silver, and copper surged to recor…
· Investing
- JPMorgan’s Potential Crypto Trading Push Could Boost Coinbase, Bullish, and Galaxy Digital
JPMorgan’s reported plan to offer crypto trading services to institutional clients could significantly reshape the digital asset landscape, but not necessarily by displacing existing crypto-native firms. Instead, anal…
· Business
- Bitcoin Miners and Data Centers Keep AI Dealmaking Alive Despite Market Fears
Fears that the artificial intelligence bubble has peaked have rattled markets, but Wall Street dealmaking remains active thanks to one critical factor: power demand from bitcoin miners and data center developers. Even…
· Insights & Views
- Russia’s Central Bank Proposes New Framework to Legalize and Regulate Cryptocurrency Trading
Russia’s central bank has unveiled a proposed regulatory framework that would legalize and oversee cryptocurrency trading for both individuals and institutions, marking a continued softening of its stance toward digit…
· Regulation
- Bybit to Restrict Services for Japan Residents Amid Stricter Crypto Regulations
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced plans to restrict access to its services for residents of Japan starting next year, as the platform moves to align with the co…
· Insights & Views
- Aptos (APT) Price Slides 2.8% Amid Crypto Market Rotation
Aptos (APT) declined 2.8% over the past 24 hours, trading around $1.62, as the layer-1 blockchain token faced pressure from broader crypto market rotation. Traders appeared to favor large-cap cryptocurrencies such as …
· Investing
- Upexi Files $1 Billion Shelf Registration as Solana Treasury Strategy Faces Market Pressure
Nasdaq-listed Upexi Inc. (UPXI), a crypto treasury firm with a strategic focus on Solana (SOL), has filed a shelf registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that allows it to raise up to $1 bi…
· Business
- Bitcoin’s Inflation-Adjusted Price Never Truly Hit $100K, Galaxy Research Says
Bitcoin (BTC) may have captured headlines after reportedly trading above $126,000 in October, but a closer look suggests the milestone might not be as historic as it appears. According to Alex Thorn, global head of re…
· Investing
- EU Backs Digital Euro With Holding Limits to Protect Financial Stability
The Council of the European Union has formally backed the European Central Bank’s (ECB) plan to explore a digital euro, framing it as a natural evolution of money and a tool to support financial inclusion across the b…
· Regulation
- Gold Hits Record High as Bitcoin Lags While Risk Assets Climb in U.S. Session
Crypto markets remain cautious as traditional risk assets and the debasement trade continue to dominate investor attention during the U.S. trading session. While equities and precious metals push higher, bitcoin and m…
· Investing
- BNB Price Jumps Above Key Resistance as Crypto Market Rallies
BNB price climbed more than 1.7% over the past 24 hours, reflecting renewed bullish momentum across the broader cryptocurrency market. The move came as the CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index, which tracks major digital assets, …
· Investing
- Coinbase Agrees to Acquire The Clearing Company to Expand Prediction Market and ‘Everything Exchange’ Vision
Coinbase (COIN) has agreed to acquire The Clearing Company, a San Francisco–based startup, as part of its broader strategy to expand its newly launched prediction market and transform its platform into an all-in-one d…
· Business
- Bitcoin Slips Below $88K as Crypto Markets Weaken Ahead of Massive Options Expiry
Bitcoin and the broader crypto market declined steadily during the U.S. trading session on Monday, reversing earlier gains and signaling continued volatility. Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $88,000 after briefly trading abo…
· Investing
- NIGHT Token Surges With Over $9 Billion in Daily Trading Volume, Outpacing XRP and Solana
The Cardano ecosystem is drawing renewed attention after NIGHT, a Cardano native asset, recorded an explosive surge in trading activity over the past 24 hours. According to data shared by the Cardano-focused account C…
· Investing
- Crypto Investment Products See $952M Weekly Outflows as Regulatory Uncertainty Weighs on Market
Crypto investment products recorded $952 million in net outflows last week, marking a sharp reversal after four consecutive weeks of inflows, according to data from CoinShares. The shift highlights growing investor ca…
· Investing
- XRP Price Prediction: Bullish Patterns and Strong Catalysts Signal Potential Rebound
The XRP price has experienced a sharp downturn this year, with the daily chart showing a strong freefall that saw Ripple plunge from its July high of $3.668 to a key support level at $1.8145. This decline pushed XRP b…
· Investing
- Crypto Tax Loss Harvesting: A Smart Year-End Strategy for 2025 Investors
As tax season approaches and 2025 winds down, investors are reassessing tax and accounting strategies that can strengthen their overall financial health. For crypto investors, this year-end window presents a valuable …
· Insights & Views
- JPMorgan Chase Considers Crypto Trading Services for Institutional Clients
JPMorgan Chase is reportedly evaluating whether to offer cryptocurrency trading services to its institutional clients, signaling a potentially major shift in how traditional financial giants engage with digital assets…
· Insights & Views
- Filecoin (FIL) Price Rallies Above Key Resistance as Institutional Buying Drives Momentum
Filecoin (FIL) recorded a notable price increase over the past 24 hours, advancing 4.3% to trade around $1.32 as strong institutional flows helped the token break through critical resistance levels. The move reflects …
· Investing
- BitMine Crosses 4 Million ETH Holdings as Crypto Markets Rebound
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), the ether-focused treasury firm led by Fundstrat co-founder Thomas Lee, has surpassed a major milestone after pushing its total ether holdings above 4 million ETH. According to a…
· Investing
- U.S. Tax Law Shift Could Accelerate Growth of Crypto Prediction Markets
A proposed change to U.S. tax rules embedded in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act could significantly reshape speculative activity, potentially accelerating the adoption of blockchain-based predictio…
· Insights & Views
- APT Price Rises 4.5% Despite Low Trading Volume
Aptos (APT) posted a notable price increase, gaining 4.5% to trade around $1.63, even as overall trading activity remained relatively subdued. According to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model, the 24-hour tra…
· Investing
- Strategy Boosts USD Reserve to $2.2 Billion as Bitcoin Holdings Reach 671,268 BTC
Strategy (MSTR), the world’s largest publicly traded holder of bitcoin, significantly strengthened its financial position last week by increasing its cash reserves by $747.8 million. According to a recent filing with …
· Investing