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Stephen Alpher

Stephen Alpher

Stephen is CoinDesk's co-regional news chief, Americas. He previously served as managing editor at Seeking Alpha. A native of suburban Washington, D.C., Stephen went to the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, majoring in finance. He holds BTC above CoinDesk’s disclosure threshold of $1,000.

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El precio de bitcoin retrocede hasta su mínimo de la semana por la preocupación sobre la inflación
El Índice de Precios PCE, el indicador de inflación preferido de la Fed, aumentó inesperadamente a 5,4%.
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By Stephen Alpher
Feb 24, 2023 at 5:06 p.m. UTC
Feb 24, 2023
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Bitcoin Price Falls Back Toward Week's Low on Inflation Worry
The January PCE Price Index – the Fed's favored inflation indicator – unexpectedly rose to 5.4%.
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By Stephen Alpher
Feb 24, 2023 at 2:40 p.m. UTC
Feb 24, 2023
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Hawkish remarks by a Fed official sent bitcoin into a tailspin.(Getty Images/Tim Chapman)
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Bitcoin Price Remains Lower After Release of FOMC Minutes
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark fed funds rate by 25 basis points at its most recent meeting.
Hawkish remarks by a Fed official sent bitcoin into a tailspin.(Getty Images/Tim Chapman)
By Stephen Alpher
Feb 22, 2023 at 8:19 p.m. UTC
Feb 22, 2023
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CDCROP: MicroStrategy Executive Director Michael Saylor (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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MicroStrategy Has Raised $46.6M Through Share Sales Since September
The company also suggested further sale proceeds may be used to pay down debt.
CDCROP: MicroStrategy Executive Director Michael Saylor (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
By Stephen Alpher
Feb 17, 2023 at 2:13 p.m. UTC
Feb 17, 2023
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Bitcoin cae después de que la inflación de EE. UU. resultara ligeramente más alta
El informe sugirió que la Fed necesitará seguir endureciendo su política monetaria.
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By Stephen Alpher
Feb 14, 2023 at 6:44 p.m. UTC
Feb 14, 2023
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Bitcoin Dips After US Inflation Comes in Slightly Hot
The report suggests the Fed will need to continue tightening monetary policy.
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By Stephen Alpher
Feb 14, 2023 at 1:36 p.m. UTC
Feb 14, 2023
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Paypal
PayPal Puts Stablecoin Project on Hold: Bloomberg
On Thursday it was reported that PayPal crypto partner Paxos was being probed by the NYDFS
CDCROP: PAYPAL Headquarters (Shutterstock)
By Stephen Alpher
Feb 10, 2023 at 8:27 p.m. UTC
Feb 10, 2023
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Stablecoin Issuer Tether's Reserves Partly Managed by Cantor Fitzgerald: WSJ
The Wall Street bond trading powerhouse is managing Tether's $39 billion bond portfolio, according to the report.
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By Stephen Alpher
Feb 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 10, 2023
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Three Arrows Capital Founders Launch Exchange Where You Can Trade 3AC Bankruptcy Claims
Named Open Exchange, the platform aims to be a home for trading what it says is a $20 billion market of claims against bankrupt crypto firms, including those of 3AC.
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By Stephen Alpher
Feb 9, 2023 at 5:50 p.m. UTC
Feb 9, 2023
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CDCROP: Consensus 2018 Sponsor branding kraken (CoinDesk)
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Crypto Exchange Kraken Facing SEC Probe, Settlement Could Come Soon: Bloomberg
The U.S. regulator is in the late stages of an investigation into the company's possible sale of unregistered securities, according to the report.
CDCROP: Consensus 2018 Sponsor branding kraken (CoinDesk)
By Stephen Alpher
Feb 8, 2023 at 9:04 p.m. UTC
Feb 8, 2023
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