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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 Reclaims $94K as Crypto Market Momentum Accelerates
Bitcoin made a sharp comeback on Tuesday, surging from just above $90,000 to retake the $94,000 level in under an hour. After a quiet U.S. morning session, BTC jumped more than $3,000 shortly after 16:00 UTC, marking …
· Investing
- Tempo Launches Public Testnet as Stripe-Backed Blockchain Expands Stablecoin Payments Ecosystem
Tempo, the payments-focused blockchain backed by Stripe and leading crypto investment firm Paradigm, has officially launched its public testnet—marking a major milestone in its mission to make stablecoin payments prac…
· Technology
- Judge Seeks Key Answers Ahead of Sentencing for Terraform Labs Founder Do Kwon
A U.S. district judge overseeing the sentencing of Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon is demanding clarity on several critical issues before the hearing proceeds on Thursday, according to newly filed court documents. J…
· Regulation
- Zcash Developers Unveil First Dynamic Fee Market Blueprint Amid Rising Network Demand
A leading Zcash developer has introduced the first in-depth blueprint for a dynamic fee market, igniting community-wide discussion about how the privacy-focused blockchain should evolve its transaction pricing as ZEC’…
· Investing
- Circle Secures ADGM License to Expand USDC Services Across the UAE
Circle, the company behind the $78 billion USDC stablecoin, has strengthened its presence in the Middle East after receiving a Financial Services Permission (FSP) license from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The appro…
· Investing
- Altcoins Mixed as Markets Steady: ETH, BNB, SOL and XRP React Ahead of Fed Decision
Bitcoin hovered around $90,400 on Tuesday as the crypto market attempted to stabilize following one of its sharpest November declines since 2018. Despite the mild recovery, market sentiment remained cautious, with thi…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Shows Controlled Gains as Trading Activity Climbs and Market Signals Tighten
Dogecoin posted a modest but notable advance as elevated trading activity and tightening technical patterns pointed to an upcoming directional move. The memecoin’s latest price action unfolded just days after DOGE mar…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Traders Snap Up Deep OTM Options as Volatility Bets Surge Into 2026
Deep out-of-the-money (OTM) bitcoin put options are gaining remarkable traction across longer-dated expiries, signaling that traders are positioning for potentially explosive volatility rather than a straightforward p…
· Investing
- XRP Defends Key $2.00 Support as Volume Surges and Institutional Demand Accelerates
XRP showcased a pivotal trading session as the token briefly flushed from $2.03 to the critical $2.00 psychological level, triggering a massive 129.7 million volume spike — a surge of 251% above its 24-hour average. W…
· Investing
- BlackRock Files S-1 for New Staked Ethereum ETF as ETH Demand Grows
BlackRock has taken another major step into the digital asset ecosystem, filing an S-1 registration with the U.S. SEC for its new iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB). The proposed fund differs from the firm’s pop…
· Business
- Bitcoin Wallets Holding Over 0.1 BTC Fall to Two-Year Low as Investors Shift Strategies
Since Bitcoin’s launch in 2009, the number of unique BTC addresses holding more than 0.1 BTC steadily increased every single year—until recently. After peaking in December 2023 at 4,548,107 addresses, this group has s…
· Investing
- Binance Suspends Employee Over Alleged Meme Coin Misconduct Amid Ongoing Investigation
Binance has suspended an employee after discovering their connection to the launch and promotion of a new meme coin, raising concerns about misuse of internal resources and conflicts of interest. The issue surfaced wh…
· Insights & Views
- Tether Backs Generative Bionics in Major Move Into Humanoid Robotics
Tether has taken a significant step beyond its core stablecoin business with a major investment in Generative Bionics, joining a €70 million (US$81 million) funding round aimed at accelerating the next generation of h…
· Technology
- Zcash Price Surges as Privacy Tech Momentum Grows
Zcash (ZEC) has recently delivered a standout performance in the crypto market, climbing 18% in the past 24 hours and pushing its weekly gains to 25%. Trading volume also spiked to $1.24 billion, a 74% surge that refl…
· Investing
- Solana Price Shows Renewed Strength as Institutional Interest Rises
Solana (SOL) has shown a notable recovery over the past 24 hours, mirroring the broader crypto market rebound. With SOL now trading above the key support level of $130, traders have seen a sharp increase in activity a…
· Investing
- Missing U.S. PPI Report Adds Uncertainty Ahead of FOMC Decision
The U.S. Labor Department has confirmed that it will not release the October Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation report after failing to collect essential data during the government funding lapse. The Bureau of Labor…
· Insights & Views
- CFTC Launches Pilot Program Allowing Bitcoin, Ether and Stablecoins as Collateral
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has introduced a new pilot program that allows select digital assets — including bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), and payment stablecoins such as USD Coin (USDC) — to be used…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Struggles to Hold Gains as Markets Brace for Fed Decision
Bitcoin (BTC) attempted a modest weekend rally, briefly pushing above the $90,000 level, but the momentum faded quickly as U.S. trading opened Monday. By the close of the U.S. stock session, BTC hovered near $90,500, …
· Investing
- OCC’s Jonathan Gould Warns Against Slowing Crypto-Focused Bank Charters
The U.S. banking sector’s hesitation toward approving trust bank charters for digital asset firms could undermine financial innovation, according to Jonathan Gould, chief of the Office of the Comptroller of the Curren…
· Regulation
- Canada Flags High Crypto Tax Non-Compliance as CRA Audits Intensify
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has uncovered widespread tax non-compliance among cryptocurrency users, revealing that roughly 40% of taxpayers using cryptoasset platforms are either evading taxes or are at high risk …
· Regulation
- Harvard Boosts Bitcoin Exposure as Institutional Demand Rises
Harvard University is accelerating its shift toward Bitcoin, increasing its investment exposure to BTC at a significantly faster rate than gold, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan. In an update shared on X on Decemb…
· Business
- Robinhood Expands Into Indonesia’s Rapidly Growing Crypto Market
Robinhood is making a major move into Southeast Asia as it prepares to enter Indonesia’s fast-growing crypto market through the acquisition of two local regulated firms. According to Reuters, the company will purchase…
· Business
- Binance Lists Midnight’s NIGHT Token, Boosting Cardano Ecosystem and ADA Price
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has officially announced support for Midnight’s native token, NIGHT, fueling major excitement across the Cardano community. The exchange revealed through an X post…
· Investing
- Binance Gains ADGM Approval to Operate Fully Regulated Exchange Framework
Binance has secured a major regulatory milestone after receiving authorization from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to operate across a fully regulated exchange, clearing, and brokerage framework. This approval marks a…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Holds Above $91K as Markets Brace for Fed Rate Decision
Bitcoin traded just above $91,300 on Monday as Asian equities opened the week slightly higher, with investors preparing for a busy round of global central bank meetings. Markets have largely priced in a 25-basis-point…
· Investing
- Coinbase Reopens User Onboarding in India as It Reenters the Market
Coinbase has officially resumed onboarding users in India after more than two years, marking its first major step back into a market it exited in 2023 due to regulatory complications. The crypto exchange is now allowi…
· Business
- Farcaster Shifts Roadmap to Focus on In-App Wallet and Trading Tools
Farcaster is undergoing a major strategic shift as the team pivots its roadmap toward its rapidly growing in-app wallet and trading features. After more than four years of pushing a social-first vision, cofounder Dan …
· Insights & Views
- BC Secures $1M Forfeiture Linked to QuadrigaCX Co-Founder in Landmark Wealth Order Case
British Columbia has officially seized nearly $1 million in cash, gold, and luxury items connected to QuadrigaCX co-founder Michael Patryn, marking one of the most significant tests of the Province’s unexplained wealt…
· Regulation
- ZKsync Lite to Be Retired as Matter Labs Focuses on Next-Gen Zero-Knowledge Ecosystem
ZKsync developer Matter Labs has announced plans to retire ZKsync Lite, its earliest zero-knowledge rollup launched in 2020, marking a major shift toward its more advanced scaling solutions. The team emphasized that t…
· Business
- Ripple’s Multi-Chain Stablecoin Strategy Accelerates RLUSD Adoption
Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD is gaining strong momentum as new on-chain data reveals its market cap has climbed to roughly $1.1 billion on Ethereum. The rapid rise has sparked fresh discussions among analysts, many of wh…
· Investing
- XRP Nears Key Technical Zone as Buyers Prepare for Potential Rebound
XRP is approaching a crucial technical zone that historically increases the likelihood of a price rebound, as the asset continues to defend the $2.00–$2.10 support range. Despite months of controlled selling and a per…
· Investing
- Ethereum Shows Signs of Stabilization as Selling Pressure Fades
Ethereum’s recent market behavior is signaling that its sharp downturn may be approaching an end, with several indicators pointing toward fading bearish momentum. After plunging from the $4,600 range to below $3,000, …
· Investing
- Poland’s Parliament Blocks Crypto Bill Override as MiCA Deadline Looms
Polish lawmakers failed to overturn President Karol Nawrocki’s veto on a major crypto regulation bill, halting Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s push to align the country with the European Union’s MiCA framework. The Sejm …
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Faces Renewed Bearish Pressure as Peter Brandt Warns of Deeper Correction
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has once again issued a bearish outlook on Bitcoin after the cryptocurrency fell below the $90,000 level. According to Brandt, Bitcoin’s brief recovery earlier this week—when it surged to a…
· Investing
- XRP Network Activity Plunges as Market Weakens — Can a Rebound Still Happen?
Amid the ongoing downturn in the broader crypto market, XRP has experienced a sharp decline in network activity, raising concerns about the asset’s short-term momentum. Data from XRPSCAN on Saturday, Dec. 6, reveals t…
· Investing
- BPCE to Launch Crypto Trading for Millions of Retail Customers
Major French banking group BPCE is preparing to roll out integrated crypto trading services to retail customers, marking one of the largest moves into digital assets by a European bank. Starting Monday, users of Banqu…
· Business
- Crypto Markets Poised for Potential December Rebound as Liquidity and Macro Signals Improve
Crypto markets may be setting up for a December recovery, according to a new report from Coinbase Institutional, which highlights strengthening liquidity conditions and shifting macroeconomic signals that could benefi…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Faces Intensifying Pressure as Liquidity Tightens and Sentiment Softens
Bitcoin’s price outlook has turned increasingly uncertain after its latest recovery attempt failed to reclaim the crucial $94,000 level. The market is shifting rapidly as tightening liquidity, fading risk appetite, an…
· Investing
- Do Kwon Faces December Sentencing as Prosecutors Push for Maximum Term
Do Kwon, the embattled co-founder of Terraform Labs, is set to be sentenced on December 11, 2025, in Manhattan federal court, where Judge Paul Engelmayer will determine his prison term. U.S. prosecutors are urging the…
· Regulation
- ProShares Withdraws 3x Leveraged Crypto and Tech ETFs as SEC Flags Risk
ProShares has halted plans to launch its suite of 3x leveraged technology and crypto ETFs after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission raised concerns over how the products measured and managed leverage risk. The…
· Investing