Latest from Stephen Alpher
U.S. Added Just 22K Jobs in August as Unemployment Rate Rose to 4.3%
The soft numbers not only cement the case for a Fed rate cut later this month, but likely put a 50 basis point move on the table versus the previously expected 25.
Crypto Exchange Gemini Expands EU Offering With Staking, Perpetuals
The new staking service allows users to earn rewards on ether and solana with no minimum amount required.
Stripe, Paradigm Unveil Tempo as Blockchain Race for High-Speed Stablecoin Payments Heats Up
The chain's stablecoin-first design aims to handle global payouts, microtransactions, remittances and AI agentic payments, Stripe CEO Patrick Collison said.
Mega Matrix Files $2B Shelf to Fund Crypto Treasury Bet on Ethena
The firm eyes to benefit from the rapid growth of Ethena's digital dollar USDe, fitting into a broader trend of listed companies accumulating cryptocurrencies.
Figma’s $91M Bitcoin Bet Isn’t a ‘Michael Saylor’ Move, CEO Says
CEO Dylan Field distanced the company’s crypto position from evangelist extremes, saying bitcoin is part of a diversified cash approach.
Crypto Treasury Names Hammered Further as Nasdaq Reportedly Ups Scrutiny
The major U.S. exchange will require at least some companies to get shareholder approval prior to raising money to buy crypto, according to The Information.
Trump-Linked American Bitcoin Stock Falls Below IPO Price After 15% Plunge
The bitcoin miner, 80% owned by Hut 8 and 20% by Trump family members, saw its stock slide below its $6.90 IPO price just one day after listing on Nasdaq.
NFL Opener Draws $600K on Polymarket as Platform Targets $107B Sports Betting Industry
With U.S. regulatory approval in hand, the crypto prediction market is moving beyond politics to challenge the far larger opportunity in sports betting.
Public Firm Bitcoin Holdings Top 1 Million BTC
With more than 630,000 coins, Michael Saylor's Strategy leads the pack as that milestone is hit.
Solana Outperforms Bitcoin; Possibly Poised to Follow Ether's Recent 200% Rally, Says Analyst
SOL is the "most obvious long right now," fueled by up to $2.6 billion demand from crypto vehicles in the next month, Arca CIO Jeff Dorman said.
