Latest from Stephen Alpher
Robinhood Makes Prediction Market Push With Purchase of Former FTX Platform LedgerX
Wall Street research firm Bernstein said the move — which Robinhood made in conjunction with market-making giant SIG — raises the stakes for competitors like Polymarket and Kalshi.
Swiss Bank AMINA Trials Google Cloud's Ledger for Instant Payments
The pilot's goal was to show how banks can use Google’s Universal Ledger to settle fiat payments in real time without new digital currencies.
Filecoin Rises 1.8% as Storage Token Defies Crypto Weakness
The decentralized storage protocol showed selective strength while broader digital assets retreated.
Bitcoin Flashes Reliable Bottom Signal as Short-Term Holders Capitulate
Analysts note Bitcoin's rebound is tracking U.S. equity strength, with $88,000 as a key threshold to confirm a local bottom.
TON Pulls Back After Ecosystem-Driven Rally as Traders Eye Key Support Near $1.50
The token's price action points to fading buyer interest, with initial strong trading activity giving way to a sharp decline in participation.
ICP Clears Key Technical Barrier as Breakout Volume Confirms Upward Momentum
Internet Computer climbed through the crucial $4.20 resistance level on elevated volume before late-session consolidation narrowed gains.
Why Bitcoin Is Underperforming Equities Despite Bullish Catalysts
Gains in AI-fueled stocks and heavy crypto leverage have widened the gap between bitcoin and equities.
MoonPay Secures New York Trust Charter, Expands Institutional Crypto Services
The crypto payments firm joins an elite group with both a BitLicense and Trust Charter, gaining legal authority to custody assets and offer OTC trading under NYDFS oversight.
Paxos Acquires Crypto Wallet Startup Fordefi to Expand Custody Services
The move aims to position Paxos to serve growing institutional demand for on-chain asset issuance and stablecoin payments.
Swedish Buy Now, Pay Later Giant Klarna Rolling Out Stablecoin with Stripe's Bridge
Digital bank Klarna's stablecoin, issued by Stripe’s Bridge on top of the upcoming Tempo blockchain, is set to debut next year.
