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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 Climbs Above $90,000 in European Trading as U.S. Session Poses Key Test
Bitcoin (BTC) surged from around $88,000 during Asian trading hours to above $90,000 in the European afternoon on Monday, extending its recent pattern of strength outside U.S. market hours. At the time of writing, BTC…
· Investing
- Federal Reserve’s $6.8B Repo Injection Could Fuel a New Crypto Market Rally
The cryptocurrency market is closely watching a major liquidity move by the US Federal Reserve, which is expected to inject $6.8 billion into financial markets through repurchase agreements (repos). This operation, sc…
· Investing
- Canary Capital Updates SUI ETF With New Name, Ticker, and Nasdaq Listing
Canary Capital has announced significant updates to its proposed SUI exchange-traded fund (ETF), marking an important step toward the potential launch of the first U.S. spot ETF tracking the price of SUI. According to…
· Business
- Binance Expands Access to Ether Options Writing, Bringing Passive-Like Income Strategies to Retail Traders
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has expanded access to advanced derivatives by enabling ether (ETH) options writing for all eligible users. The move allows traders to sell ETH o…
· Business
- Hong Kong Eyes Landmark Move to Unlock Billions for Institutional Crypto Investment
Hong Kong is taking a significant step toward expanding institutional participation in digital assets, as regulators move to unlock a multi-billion-dollar pool of capital for cryptocurrencies and related infrastructur…
· Regulation
- Dogecoin Price Dips Below Key Support as Selling Pressure Builds
Dogecoin (DOGE) edged slightly lower over the past 24 hours, slipping below an important technical support level as increased selling pressure weighed on price action. The meme-based cryptocurrency declined around 0.3…
· Investing
- XRP Price Breaks Key Support as Selling Pressure Builds Below $1.93
XRP price slipped below a critical support zone late Saturday, signaling renewed downside pressure after breaking out of a multi-day consolidation. The token fell under the $1.93 level on elevated trading volume, conf…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Nears $88,800 as Risk Appetite Returns to Global Markets
Bitcoin hovered near $88,800 on Monday as global markets shifted back toward risk-taking, following record highs in gold prices and broad gains across Asian equities. The cryptocurrency market showed signs of stabiliz…
· Investing
- NIGHT Price Outlook: Strong Momentum, Favorable Signals Point to More Upside
NIGHT has already delivered impressive gains, but both technical indicators and broader market dynamics suggest the rally may not be over yet. Investor sentiment around the token remains constructive, supported by con…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Struggles Below $100K as Market Enters Repair Phase
Bitcoin is attempting to stabilize after a sharp sell-off that erased weeks of bullish momentum and shifted market sentiment noticeably. The flagship cryptocurrency is currently trading in the high $80,000 range, well…
· Investing
- XRP Price Stabilizes Above $1.90 as Selling Pressure Weakens and Reversal Signals Emerge
XRP appears to be showing its first meaningful signs of stabilization after weeks of sustained downside pressure. Following a prolonged decline within a well-defined descending channel, the price has managed to reclai…
· Investing
- Galaxy Digital Warns 2026 Could Be Hardest Year to Predict for Bitcoin, Despite Long-Term Bullish Outlook
Galaxy Digital’s head of firmwide research, Alex Thorn, has cautioned that 2026 may be one of the most difficult years to forecast for Bitcoin, even as the firm remains optimistic about the cryptocurrency’s long-term …
· People
- Banks vs. Crypto: The GENIUS Act Sparks a New Battle Over Stablecoin Yields
A new regulatory clash is unfolding in Washington as banks and crypto firms fight over who should be allowed to pay interest on stablecoin deposits. At the center of the dispute is the recently enacted GENIUS Act, a s…
· Investing
- Solana Price Outlook Hinges on Existing Holders as New Demand Slows
Solana’s next potential price move appears increasingly dependent on the behavior of existing holders rather than an influx of new market participants. Unlike previous rallies fueled by strong fresh capital entering t…
· Investing
- XRP Whales Increase Accumulation as On-Chain Data Signals Potential Price Rebound
Large XRP holders are increasingly signaling confidence in the market, suggesting that current price levels may present an attractive accumulation opportunity. Recent on-chain data indicates a surge in whale activity,…
· Investing
- New Crypto Tax Bill Clarifies Exemptions, Lending, and Staking Rules
The proposed crypto tax legislation introduces clearer statutory language that frames certain exemptions as administrative actions rather than mechanisms designed to protect or enhance investment profits. Lawmakers em…
· Regulation
- Fundstrat Bitcoin Outlook Debate Highlights Differing Analyst Perspectives
A debate on X (formerly Twitter) over whether Fundstrat analysts are sending mixed signals on bitcoin gained momentum over the weekend, drawing a response from the firm’s co-founder that appeared to support a more nua…
· People
- Uniswap UNI Surges 19% as Governance Vote on Fees and Token Burn Begins
Uniswap’s UNI token recorded a strong rally of about 19% in the past 24 hours, driven by the start of on-chain voting for a major governance proposal that could significantly reshape the protocol’s token economics. Th…
· Investing
- VanEck Updates Avalanche ETF Filing to Add Staking Rewards and Income Generation
VanEck has amended its filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed Avalanche exchange-traded fund (ETF), introducing staking as a core feature designed to generate additional income fo…
· Business
- Ethereum Developers Plan “Glamsterdam” Upgrade to Improve MEV Resistance and Network Efficiency
Ethereum developers are wasting no time after the successful Fusaka upgrade, which recently reduced node operating costs and improved overall efficiency. The community is already looking ahead to the next major protoc…
· Technology
- Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces 2026 Crunch as Senate Runs Out of Time
Congressional momentum behind U.S. crypto market structure legislation has slowed further, with lawmakers now openly questioning whether there is enough time to pass the bill before election-year pressures take over. …
· Regulation
- Hilbert Group Acquires Enigma Nordic in $32M Deal to Boost Crypto Algorithmic Trading
Swedish investment firm Hilbert Group (HILB) has announced the acquisition of Enigma Nordic, a high-frequency trading platform focused on cryptocurrency markets, in a deal valued at up to $32 million. The move signifi…
· Investing
- $50 Million USDT Lost in Address Poisoning Scam Highlights Growing Onchain Threat
A crypto user has reportedly lost nearly $50 million in USDT after falling victim to an address poisoning scam, one of the largest onchain thefts seen in recent months. The incident was flagged by Web3 security firm W…
· Technology
- Altcoin Market Watch: Top Crypto Opportunities and Risks This Weekend
Several altcoins are drawing investor attention this weekend as volatility creates both upside potential and notable downside risks. Recent market analysis highlights three tokens—Midnight (NIGHT), Pump.fun (PUMP), an…
· Investing
- Bitcoin and Crypto Outlook: Easing Inflation Signals Supportive Macro Conditions Despite Volatility
Bitcoin and the broader crypto market are entering a phase where macroeconomic conditions are gradually improving, even as near-term volatility remains elevated. Recent US economic data highlights a crucial divergence…
· Investing
- Arthur Hayes’ Ethereum Transfer Sparks Sell Speculation Amid Bullish Outlook
Speculation is growing in the crypto market after Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and a well-known crypto macro commentator, transferred 508 ETH to Galaxy Digital, according to on-chain data from Arkham. The move s…
· Investing
- Solana Price Gains Attention as Institutional Treasury Strategy Aligns With Technical Shift
Solana price continues to attract market attention as institutional participation and evolving technical structure converge. Recent developments show that SOL is increasingly being viewed not just as a speculative ass…
· Investing
- Pro-Crypto U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis Announces She Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2026
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, widely regarded as one of the strongest allies of the cryptocurrency and digital assets industry in Congress, has announced she will not seek another term when her current six-year term en…
· Regulation
- SEC Finalizes Penalties Against Former FTX Executives in Enforcement Actions
Three former top executives of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its affiliated firms have agreed to final punishments from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking another major step in reso…
· Regulation
- Jurien Timmer Turns Cautious on Bitcoin as Four-Year Cycle Signals Possible Downturn
Jurien Timmer, Director of Global Macro at Fidelity Investments and a long-time bitcoin bull, has become one of the latest high-profile financial strategists to adopt a more cautious stance on bitcoin, citing the asse…
· Investing
- Coinbase Challenges State Regulation Over Prediction Markets in Legal Battle
Coinbase (COIN), one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, has launched legal action against state authorities in Connecticut, Illinois, and Michigan over efforts to regulate prediction markets…
· Regulation
- Metaplanet Launches U.S. OTC ADR Trading to Expand Bitcoin Investment Access
Japanese bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet (ticker: 3350) announced that its American depositary receipts (ADRs) will begin trading on December 19 on the U.S. over-the-counter (OTC) market under the ticker symbol MPJPY…
· Business
- Bybit Returns to the UK Crypto Market After Two-Year Absence Amid Regulatory Shift
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has officially returned to the United Kingdom after a two-year hiatus caused by tighter regulatory rules on crypto promotion and marketing. …
· Business
- The Year Crypto Became Invisible Infrastructure Driving Real Adoption
In 2025, the crypto industry reached a turning point, shifting from speculation-driven hype to real-world infrastructure that users increasingly interact with without even realizing it. Rather than flashy narratives, …
· Insights & Views
- Crypto Market Outlook 2026: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP at a Turning Point
The crypto market enters 2026 at a critical crossroads, shaped by shifting macroeconomic conditions, maturing investor behavior, and technically significant price levels for major digital assets. Bitcoin has further s…
· Investing
- Charles Hoskinson Criticizes Trump’s Crypto Moves, Warns of Political and Market Fallout
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has openly criticized President Donald Trump’s approach to cryptocurrency, calling it “frustrating” and warning that it has undermined years of bipartisan progress on U.S. crypto regu…
· People
- Bitwise Files S-1 With SEC to Launch Spot SUI ETF
Crypto asset manager Bitwise has taken another step in expanding its exchange-traded fund lineup by filing a Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a spot SUI ETF. The proposed fund …
· Business
- CLARITY Act Delayed as U.S. Senate Pushes Crypto Market Structure Vote to 2026
The CLARITY Act, a major U.S. crypto market structure proposal, is no longer expected to pass the Senate this year as lawmakers delay progress due to unresolved policy disputes. Senate negotiations around the bill hav…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Breaks $85K Support as Crypto Market Sees $550M Liquidations
Crypto markets faced renewed selling pressure Thursday afternoon as bitcoin slipped below the critical $85,000 support level, triggering broad losses across major digital assets. Bitcoin fell as low as $84,500, markin…
· Investing
- WhiteFiber Shares Surge After $865M AI Data Center Deal With Nscale
WhiteFiber (WYFI), a Nasdaq-listed data center and colocation company specializing in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, saw its shares jump more than 13% in after-hours trading after announcing a…
· Business