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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
- Coinbase Derivatives Expands to 24/7 Altcoin Futures Trading
Coinbase Derivatives has taken another major step in expanding access to crypto derivatives by enabling 24/7 trading for monthly futures contracts across a wide range of popular altcoins. Traders can now open and clos…
· Insights & Views
- Texas’ Monet Bank Rebrands and Enters Crypto Lending as Digital Asset Demand Grows
Monet Bank, a small Texas community bank backed by billionaire investor and well-known Donald Trump supporter Andy Beal, is making a bold move into the digital-asset sector. Despite holding just under $6 billion in as…
· Business
- IMF Warns of Rising Stablecoin Risks as Global Scrutiny Intensifies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a new 56-page report highlighting what it identifies as growing risks tied to the global rise of stablecoins. As governments and financial institutions debate the futur…
· Regulation
- Kalshi Expands Media Influence as Polymarket Prepares U.S. Comeback
Kalshi is rapidly strengthening its presence in the prediction market industry as major media networks adopt its real-time forecasting data. The platform has widened its lead over Polymarket, even as its competitor pr…
· Insights & Views
- Crypto Market Faces Over $4B Options Expiry as Volatility Looms
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana traders are bracing for heightened volatility as more than $4 billion in crypto options expire today. With the broader market already showing signs of weakness, investors fear the to…
· Investing
- XRP Spot ETFs Near $1B AUM as Inflows Continue to Surge
U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds are rapidly approaching the $1 billion assets-under-management milestone less than a month after launch, underscoring the growing demand for XRP investment products. The funds have …
· Investing
- Strategy Won’t Be Forced to Sell Bitcoin, Says Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan is pushing back against growing speculation that Strategy may soon be compelled to sell its massive Bitcoin holdings, calling the narrative “flat wrong.” In a note titled “…
· Insights & Views
- Crypto Market Rally Pushes TAO, ZEC, and CRV Higher Amid Major Ecosystem Catalysts
The cryptocurrency market saw strong bullish momentum on December 4, with the total market cap rising to $3.1 trillion. Bitcoin maintained its position above $92,000, while Ethereum stabilized near $3,100. Despite a s…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Price Outlook Strengthens as Whale Accumulation and On-Chain Metrics Improve
Dogecoin is gaining notable bullish momentum as a fresh wave of whale accumulation and improving on-chain indicators support its recent rebound. The meme-coin is consolidating above key technical levels, raising expec…
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum’s Bearish Death Cross Loses Power as Market Momentum Shifts
Ethereum appears to be defying one of technical analysis’ most widely watched bearish indicators, with the recent 50-day and 200-day moving average death cross failing to trigger the expected downside. For weeks, trad…
· Investing
- Wall Street Backs Digital Asset as Canton Network Expansion Accelerates
Digital Asset, the blockchain technology company powering the Canton Network, announced new strategic investments from four major traditional finance institutions, reinforcing Wall Street’s rapid adoption of regulated…
· Investing
- Europe Accelerates Institutional Crypto Adoption Through Deutsche Börse–Kraken Partnership
Deutsche Börse Group (DBG) and Kraken have announced a strategic partnership that marks a major step forward for institutional cryptocurrency adoption in the Eurozone. The collaboration combines Kraken’s crypto-native…
· Business
- Bitcoin Slides Back to $92K as Traders Brace for Rangebound December
Bitcoin (BTC) retreated to around $92,120 on Thursday after briefly climbing toward $94,000 overnight, extending the week’s volatile and choppy price action. The pullback comes after dramatic swings earlier in the wee…
· Investing
- Base and Solana Now Connected Through New Cross-Chain Bridge Powered by Chainlink CCIP
A major step toward cross-chain interoperability has arrived with the launch of a new bridge connecting Base, Coinbase’s layer-2 network, and the Solana blockchain. Now live on mainnet, the Base-Solana bridge allows u…
· Insights & Views
- Crypto Investor Christopher Harborne Donates £9M to Reform UK in Record-Setting Gift
Cryptocurrency investor and entrepreneur Christopher Harborne has made a landmark £9 million ($12 million) donation to Reform UK, according to a new filing released by the U.K.’s Electoral Commission. The contribution…
· Insights & Views
- N3XT Launches as New Blockchain-Powered Full-Reserve Bank for Programmable Dollar Payments
A team of former Signature Bank executives has introduced N3XT, a blockchain-driven, full-reserve bank built to deliver instant, programmable U.S. dollar payments for institutional clients. The bank, which officially …
· Business
- Sovereign Wealth Funds Quietly Accumulate Bitcoin as Prices Dip: BlackRock’s Fink Confirms Growing Institutional Demand
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says sovereign wealth funds have been “buying the dip” in bitcoin, underscoring a notable rise in long-term institutional confidence even as the cryptocurrency experienced sharp price swings. …
· People
- BNB Nears $910 as Trading Volume Surges and Investors Eye Key Breakout Levels
BNB climbed to $908 in the last 24 hours, gaining 1.44% as a sharp jump in trading activity signals renewed interest from larger investors. Market data shows trading volume spiked more than 68% above its average, hitt…
· Investing
- Meta Reportedly Plans Major Metaverse Budget Cuts as Focus Shifts Toward AI
Meta (META) is reportedly preparing to scale back its metaverse ambitions once again, with executives discussing budget cuts of up to 30% for the company’s metaverse division in 2026. According to a Bloomberg report, …
· Investing
- BNB Chain Prediction Market Emerges as CZ Highlights Predict.fun’s Yield-Generating Model
Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has introduced the crypto community to a new BNB Chain prediction market powered by Predict.fun, a platform built by a former Binance employee. The project allows users to place bet…
· People
- Ripple CEO Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit $180K by 2026 at Binance Blockchain Week
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse surprised attendees at Binance Blockchain Week 2025 with a bold prediction that bitcoin could surge to $180,000 by the end of 2026. Speaking on a panel alongside Solana Foundation Presiden…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Volatility Drops as BTC Strengthens Toward Key Resistance Levels
Bitcoin’s 30-day implied volatility index (BVIV) has fallen sharply to 48, breaking below a long-standing bullish trendline dating back to September. This move signals a clear reduction in market panic and suggests th…
· Investing
- Unpatchable MediaTek Chip Flaw Exposes Smartphone Crypto Wallets to New Attack Vector
A newly uncovered, unpatchable security flaw in MediaTek’s widely used Dimensity 7300 chip (MT6878) has raised major concerns for Android smartphone users—especially those using mobile crypto wallets. According to res…
· Technology
- SEC Flags Risks in High-Leveraged and Crypto ETFs as Industry Expansion Accelerates
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued fresh warnings to issuers of highly leveraged exchange-traded funds—including several proposed crypto ETFs—over growing concerns about the risks these products po…
· Investing
- Schwab Targets 2026 for Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot Trading Launch
Charles Schwab is moving deeper into digital assets, with CEO Rick Wurster confirming at the Reuters Next conference in New York that the brokerage plans to introduce spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading in the first hal…
· Business
- Senator Tim Scott Signals December Push for Senate Crypto Market Structure Markup
Senator Tim Scott has suggested that the Senate Banking Committee may move forward with a markup of its long-anticipated crypto market structure proposal on December 17 or 18, signaling real momentum for U.S. digital …
· Regulation
- XRP Ledger’s 1,100% Activity Spike Fails to Lift Weak Price Trend
The XRP Ledger’s sudden 1,100% surge in payment activity — the second-largest spike in a full-year window — looks dramatic at first glance, but the impact quickly fades once compared to XRP’s muted price behavior and …
· Investing
- Connecticut Orders Robinhood, Kalshi and Crypto.com to Halt Sports Event Contracts
Connecticut regulators have issued cease-and-desist orders to Robinhood, Kalshi and Crypto.com, accusing the companies of offering unlicensed online gambling through sports event contracts. The Department of Consumer …
· Regulation
- Ethereum’s Fusaka Upgrade Boosts Layer-2 Efficiency and Network Performance
Ethereum activated its highly anticipated Fusaka upgrade on Wednesday, marking the blockchain’s second major improvement of 2025 and a significant milestone for scaling the network. The enhancement, triggered at 21:49…
· Technology
- Fanatics Enters Real-Money Prediction Markets With New Nationwide Platform
Fanatics is taking its next major step beyond sports merchandise and collectibles by launching Fanatics Markets, a real-money prediction platform rolling out across 24 U.S. states. The company confirmed on Tuesday tha…
· Business
- Chainlink’s LINK Surges as New U.S. Spot ETF Sparks Institutional Demand
Chainlink’s native token LINK surged over 7% in the past 24 hours, outperforming the broader crypto market as investor enthusiasm grew following the debut of the first U.S.-listed spot Chainlink ETF. The newly launche…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Price Aligns With Difficulty Regression Model as Market Eyes Fair Value
Bitcoin (BTC) is once again closely tracking the Difficulty Regression Model, a widely referenced metric from Checkonchain that estimates the network’s all-in sustaining production cost. The model considers mining dif…
· Investing
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says the AI Race Won’t End With a Single Breakthrough
Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang believes the global race for artificial intelligence will not be won through one dramatic breakthrough but through continuous, compounding progress. Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience,…
· Technology
- Solana Mobile Unveils Key Details on SKR Token Launching in 2026
Solana Mobile has revealed new information about its upcoming native token, SKR, which is set to launch in January 2026 as the core economic and governance asset for the Seeker smartphone ecosystem. Designed to power …
· Insights & Views
- U.S. Banks Quietly Accelerate Adoption of Stablecoins and Crypto Through Coinbase Partnerships
Coinbase (COIN) is expanding its role in the digital asset ecosystem by collaborating with several major U.S. banks on pilot programs involving stablecoins, crypto custody, and trading, according to CEO Brian Armstron…
· People
- Polymarket Launches U.S. Mobile App With CFTC Approval, Expanding Real-Money Sports Betting Access
Polymarket has officially launched its first U.S. mobile app, giving American users a new, regulated way to place real-money bets on sports events. Announced Wednesday on X, the release marks a major milestone for the…
· Business
- 21Shares Finalizes Dogecoin ETF Filing as DOGE Price Surges on Market Optimism
21Shares has submitted another amendment to its spot Dogecoin ETF application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), strengthening expectations that the product will launch this month alongside Graysc…
· Business
- Bitcoin Rebounds Above $93K as Crypto Markets Recover After Massive Liquidations
Bitcoin climbed back above $93,000 on Wednesday as the broader crypto market staged a notable rebound, recovering from Monday’s sharp downturn that triggered nearly half a billion dollars in liquidations. The bounce o…
· Investing
- Ether Options Market Signals Bullish Interest Despite Price Slump
Ether (ETH) may be struggling this quarter, but options traders on Deribit are showing strong confidence in the cryptocurrency’s long-term upside. Even as ETH trades around $3,054, one of the most heavily favored posi…
· Investing
- Binance Co-Founder Yi He Steps Into Co-CEO Role Amid Global Expansion
Binance has entered a new chapter in its leadership as co-founder Yi He officially steps into the role of co-CEO alongside current CEO Richard Teng. The announcement was made during Binance Blockchain Week, marking a …
· People