Latest from Stephen Alpher
Bitcoin's 'hazardous' airdrop: Why developers are warning against Paul Sztorc’s eCash fork
Developers and industry figures say the eCash proposal introduces user risk, uneven distribution and philosophical tension.
The $292M crypto hack exposed DeFi's weak spots. Here’s what must change, insiders say
As Wall Street moves onchain, the year's biggest crypto hack and DeFi crisis is forcing a rethink of risk, security and market structure, industry insiders told CoinDesk.
Ethereum Foundation finalizes sale of 10,000 ether to BitMine as part of its treasury strategy
The latest transaction follows a similar March deal in which the foundation sold 5,000 ETH to BitMine, raising roughly $10.2 million.
Canadian pension giant AIMCo buys the dip in Strategy, now sitting on $69 million unrealized gain
AIMCo returns to Michael Saylor's bitcoin treasury company years after exiting, now sitting on a sizable unrealized gain.
MARA Holdings to buy Long Ridge Energy in $1.5 billion AI data center push
The deal includes a 505 MW gas plant and 1,600 acres in Ohio, offering over 1 GW power capacity for future AI and IT buildout.
Jack Mallers' Twenty One Capital surges after majority holder Tether proposes 3-way merger
Tether has moved to combine bitcoin treasury, mining, and financial services under one roof.
Eric Trump says bitcoin in its 'greatest period ever' as Wall Street falls in line
Speaking at Bitcoin Las Vegas 2026, the American Bitcoin co-founder declared the last six months a turning point.
Fed leaves rates unchanged at Jerome Powell's final meeting as chairman
The U.S. Federal Reserve's next meeting in June is likely to be led by Kevin Warsh after he cleared a Senate Banking Committee vote on Wednesday.
Robinhood, Coinbase lead crypto stock rout as Trump rejects Iran plan
President Trump reportedly rejected Iran's offer to end the U.S. blockade and open the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude oil prices surging 6%.
DeFi shaken by $292 million hack, but showing resilience, Standard Chartered says
The AAVE-led response and new safeguards underscore the sector's maturity as the bank maintains its $2 trillion RWA outlook.
