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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 Slides Below $86K as Crypto Markets React to Macro Uncertainty
Crypto markets extended losses on Monday, keeping pressure on bitcoin and major altcoins as investors grappled with growing macroeconomic uncertainty. Bitcoin fell nearly 3% over the past 24 hours, slipping below the …
· Investing
- U.S. Senate Delays Crypto Market Structure Bill, Pushing Key Regulatory Decisions to 2026
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has officially postponed any markup hearings on major crypto market structure legislation until next year, delaying a long-anticipated step toward defining how federal regulators will…
· Regulation
- Filecoin (FIL) Price Breaks Key Support as Heavy Selling Pressure Hits Crypto Market
Filecoin (FIL) came under renewed selling pressure on Monday after breaking through a critical technical support level, signaling growing bearish momentum across the broader crypto market. The token fell by roughly 5.…
· Investing
- Coinbase System Update Could Signal Major Shift Toward a Global Fintech Platform
Coinbase’s upcoming “system update,” scheduled for Wednesday, is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution, as analysts suggest it will go far beyond a routine backend upgrade. Instead, the event ma…
· Business
- SEC Chair Warns of Crypto Surveillance Risks, Urges Privacy-First Regulation
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins warned that without clear and formal policies, the federal government could exploit the crypto sector as a tool for mass financial surveillance, raising ser…
· Regulation
- U.K. Supreme Court Rejects $13B BSV Lawsuit, Upholding Crypto Exchange Delisting Rights
The U.K. Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal in a long-running $13 billion lawsuit brought by Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV) investors, delivering a decisive legal win for major cryptocurrency exchanges and rein…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Price at Risk as Nasdaq Weakness and Volatility Signals Raise Bearish Concerns
Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of vulnerability after a three-week rebound, as broader market signals point to potential downside risk. Despite recovering from lows near $80,000 on November 21 and climbing back above …
· Insights & Views
- Doha Bank Completes $150M Digital Bond Using Euroclear’s Regulated DLT
Doha Bank has successfully completed a $150 million digital bond issuance, marking a significant milestone in the adoption of distributed ledger technology (DLT) for regulated capital markets. The digitally native bon…
· Investing
- Crypto Markets Slip as Year-End Caution Weighs on Bitcoin and Altcoins
Crypto markets edged lower on Sunday as a broader pullback in global risk assets extended into the final full trading week of the year. Investor sentiment remained cautious, pressured by concerns over elevated technol…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Breaks Key Support as Fed Decision Triggers Crypto Selloff
Dogecoin (DOGE) experienced a sharp technical breakdown as heightened macroeconomic uncertainty swept through cryptocurrency markets following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision. Although the Fed…
· Investing
- Strategy’s Bitcoin Bet Faces 2028 Reckoning as Debt Risks Mount
Bitcoin treasury company Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) has managed to retain its place in the Nasdaq 100 index, but growing scrutiny suggests its long-term survival may hinge on events unfolding in 2028. New research indica…
· Investing
- XRP Price Faces Critical Test at $2.00 as Sellers Defend Key Resistance
XRP is approaching a decisive moment as price action continues to stall near the psychologically important $2.00 level, failing to establish a sustained breakout for the third time in recent sessions. Despite supporti…
· Investing
- CZ Denies Romance Rumors After Binance Blockchain Week Moment
Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has publicly shut down online rumors suggesting a romantic connection with a female crypto influencer following a brief onstage interaction at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai. T…
· People
- BitGo Highlights Hybrid Crypto Custody Model Following SEC Bulletin
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe has positioned the company as a unique leader in institutional crypto custody following the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent investor bulletin on digital asset custody. The SEC guid…
· Business
- Ethereum Price Nears Major Breakout as Market Pressure Builds
Ethereum (ETH) appears to be approaching a decisive move as price action tightens beneath a critical resistance zone. After experiencing a sharp rejection from recent highs and completing a deep corrective phase, ETH …
· Investing
- Bitcoin Faces Pressure as BOJ Rate Hike Looms
Bitcoin is once again under pressure as global markets increasingly price in a near-certain Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest rate hike at its upcoming December 18–19 policy meeting. Traders now expect the BOJ to raise rat…
· Investing
- Bitcoin and XRP Gain Wall Street Momentum With Bitwise Index Fund Launch on NYSE Arca
Bitcoin and XRP strengthened their presence on Wall Street following the long-awaited launch of Bitwise’s 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) on NYSE Arca, a move that further bridges the gap between digital assets and tradit…
· Investing
- Wall Street’s $500M Bet on Ripple Raises Valuation and XRP Questions
Wall Street’s growing involvement in crypto took a major step forward as Ripple secured a $500 million share sale at a $40 billion valuation, drawing both attention and skepticism from market participants. According t…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Faces Bearish Warning as Peter Brandt Charts Potential Drop to $59,000
Bitcoin is facing renewed bearish pressure after veteran trader Peter Brandt released a new chart warning of a possible sharp correction. The legendary market analyst, known for more than 50 years of trading experienc…
· Insights & Views
- Coinbase Set to Launch Prediction Markets Powered by Kalshi at December System Update
Coinbase is preparing to unveil a major new feature that could significantly expand its platform beyond traditional cryptocurrency trading. Although the exchange has not yet fully confirmed the details, reports sugges…
· Business
- Itaú Recommends Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Real Devaluation
Brazil’s largest private bank, Itaú Unibanco, has positioned Bitcoin not as a speculative gamble, but as a strategic hedge against the long-term erosion of the Brazilian real. In a recent strategy note, the São Paulo–…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Price Holds Above $90,000 as Key Cost Basis Metrics Signal Strong Support
Bitcoin (BTC) has shown notable resilience, holding above the $90,000 level after rebounding more than 15% from its Nov. 21 low near $80,000. This recovery highlights strong underlying demand, as the price found confl…
· Investing
- Strategy Stays in Nasdaq 100 Despite Bitcoin-Focused Model
Bitcoin-heavy firm Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) will remain in the Nasdaq 100 index following the annual rebalancing, defying expectations that its unconventional, crypto-centric business model could put its inclusion at r…
· Investing
- Vanguard Executive Says Bitcoin Resembles a Speculative Collectible, Not Long-Term Wealth Asset
Vanguard’s global head of quantitative equity, John Ameriks, has reiterated the asset manager’s long-standing skepticism toward bitcoin, arguing that the world’s largest cryptocurrency still looks more like a speculat…
· Insights & Views
- Vanguard Remains Skeptical of Bitcoin Despite Opening Access to Spot ETFs
Vanguard Group, one of the world’s largest asset managers with roughly $12 trillion in assets under management, continues to reject Bitcoin as a long-term investment, even as it allows clients to trade spot Bitcoin ET…
· Business
- Tether Moves to Acquire Juventus FC in Landmark $1 Billion All-Cash Deal
Tether, the crypto firm behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, is making a bold move into global sports by aiming to acquire full ownership of Italian football giant Juventus FC. The company announced that it has…
· Insights & Views
- Interactive Brokers to Allow Stablecoin Funding, Expanding Crypto Access for Retail Investors
Interactive Brokers is preparing to let retail investors fund individual brokerage accounts using stablecoins, a move that underscores how traditional financial firms are increasingly embracing crypto-related services…
· Investing
- Polkadot (DOT) Price Slides Below Key Support as Heavy Selling Triggers Technical Breakdown
Polkadot (DOT) experienced a sharp technical breakdown during Friday’s trading session, wiping out its recent recovery momentum as the price fell decisively below a key support level. DOT dropped from an intraday high…
· Investing
- HBAR Price Drops 4% as Technical Breakdown Signals Caution for Traders
HBAR, the native token of the Hedera network, traded lower on Thursday after a sharp afternoon selloff pushed prices down roughly 4% to around $0.1247. The decline followed a decisive breakdown through multiple techni…
· Investing
- OCC Grants Conditional Federal Trust Bank Approvals to Ripple, Circle, and Other Major Crypto Firms
Five leading digital asset companies have received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to operate as federally chartered national trust banks, marking a significant miles…
· Regulation
- DTCC Wins SEC Approval for Tokenized Assets, Boosting Chainlink’s Role
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has received regulatory clearance from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to begin operating a controlled tokenization service for traditional financia…
· Business
- Coinbase to Launch Prediction Markets and Tokenized Stocks on December 17
Coinbase is preparing for a major product expansion as it plans to officially launch prediction markets and tokenized stocks on December 17, signaling a strategic move to meet rising investor demand across emerging di…
· Business
- U.S. Stocks Retreat as Oracle Slides on AI Spending Concerns, Bitcoin Reclaims $92K
U.S. stocks retreated on Thursday after Oracle Corp. posted its steepest single-day decline in nearly a year, reigniting market concerns that aggressive artificial intelligence spending is pressuring corporate balance…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Holds Key Support as Fed Rate Cut Fails to Spark Breakout
Dogecoin traded in a narrow range after the US Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated interest rate cut, as crypto markets digested mixed policy signals and muted risk appetite. The meme coin remained steady, …
· Investing
- Hex Trust Launches Wrapped XRP to Expand DeFi and Cross-Chain Utility
Hex Trust has announced plans to issue and custody wrapped XRP (wXRP), a 1:1-backed representation of native XRP designed to significantly expand XRP’s DeFi and cross-chain use cases beyond the XRP Ledger. The launch …
· Investing
- Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver Extend Bullish Momentum as Markets Stabilize After Fed Rate Cut
Bitcoin, gold, and silver are extending their bullish momentum this week as markets digest the Federal Reserve’s recent quarter-point rate cut. With borrowing costs now lower, liquidity is flowing back into risk asset…
· Investing
- Ethereum Price Enters Critical Accumulation Zone as Market Awaits Breakout
Ethereum’s price continues to draw attention as it trades within a clearly defined Wyckoff accumulation structure, signaling a potential major move ahead. The asset has remained confined inside a range where strong su…
· Investing
- Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years for $50B Terra Collapse
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has been sentenced to 15 years in a U.S. federal prison for orchestrating one of the most devastating frauds in crypto history — a scheme that erased roughly $50 billion from the digi…
· Regulation
- FSOC’s 2025 Report Eases Focus on Crypto Risks as U.S. Regulators Shift Tone
The U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) has noticeably softened its stance on the crypto sector in its 2025 annual report, stepping away from years of highlighting digital assets as a potential vulnerabi…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Recovers Above $93K as Traders Weigh Fed Rate Cut and Altcoins Lag
Bitcoin (BTC) climbed back to the $93,000 level on Thursday after briefly sliding to $89,000 following the Federal Reserve’s rate cut and a volatile start in U.S. equities. The largest cryptocurrency recovered modestl…
· Investing