Latest from Stephen Alpher
Traders Pile on Short Positions as Bitcoin Approaches All-Time High
The action suggests bitcoin's recent range — capped at around $110,000 to the upside — could continue.

Abu Dhabi Ventures Into Bond Tokenization with HSBC and FAB as RWA Momentum Accelerates
The issuance of the first digital bond lays the groundwork for a broader set of tokenized assets like Islamic bonds and real estate products, ADX Group CEO said.

U.S. June Jobs Data Blows Through Forecasts, With 147K Added, Unemployment Rate Falling to 4.1%
The strong numbers seemingly put to rest any idea that the Fed might cut rates in July.

JPMorgan’s Blockchain Arm Kinexys Tests Tokenized Carbon Credits With S&P Global
The tokenization initiative could lay groundwork for standardized carbon infrastructure underpinned by blockchain tech, the firms said.

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Generating More Revenue Than Its Flagship S&P 500 Fund
The iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has a higher fee structure, allowing it to outpace the S&P 500 fund (IVV) despite not having anywhere near as much in assets under management.

Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Surges Nearly 10% as BTC Eyes $110K
An uptick in open interest alongside a price rise is said to validate the uptrend.

Bitcoin Rebounds Toward $110K, Presaging What Could Be a Volatile July
Lifting crypto sentiment today could be what's being touted as a strong debut for a Solana staking ETF.

Coinbase Is Driving Adoption of Circle's USDC for Payments, Financial Services: Bernstein
The crypto exchange is becoming one of USDC's most active advocates across payments and financial services, Bernstein said.

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Jumps 15%, Leading Sector Higher After Inking 5-Year Energy Supply Deal
The pact with the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator will provide HUT a steady income stream and help address Ontario’s projected electricity demand growth.

Solana Staking ETF Opens for Trade, Becoming First Such U.S. Crypto Staking Product
The vehicle from REX Shares and Osprey Funds has selected Anchorage Digital as the exclusive custodian and staking partner.

