Stephen Alpher

Stephen is CoinDesk's managing editor for Markets. 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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Markets

Bitcoin Breaks Above $70K as Crypto and U.S. Stocks Move Higher Early on Election Day

Semler Scientific's 26% gain following quarterly results was leading the advance for crypto-linked stocks.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 13: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, watches a video of Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign rally at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas on September 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. With 53 days before election day, Former President Trump continues to campaign.  (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin ultrapassa US$ 70 mil enquanto Cripto e ações dos EUA sobem no início do dia da eleição

O ganho de 26% da Semler Scientific após os resultados trimestrais liderou o avanço das ações vinculadas a criptomoedas.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 13: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, watches a video of Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign rally at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas on September 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. With 53 days before election day, Former President Trump continues to campaign.  (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin supera los USD 70.000 mientras las criptomonedas y las acciones estadounidenses suben en la madrugada electoral

La subida de 26% de Semler Scientific tras sus resultados trimestrales lideró el avance de los valores vinculados a las criptomonedas.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 13: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, watches a video of Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign rally at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas on September 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. With 53 days before election day, Former President Trump continues to campaign.  (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Markets

Le Bitcoin dépasse les 70 000 $ alors que les Crypto et les actions américaines progressent tôt le jour de l'élection

Le gain de 26 % de Semler Scientific après les résultats trimestriels a été à l'origine de la progression des actions liées aux crypto-monnaies.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 13: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, watches a video of Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign rally at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas on September 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. With 53 days before election day, Former President Trump continues to campaign.  (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Markets

MakerDAO's Christensen Hopes for 'Firm Decision' as MKR Holders Vote on Sky Brand

Early polling indicates MKR holders want to keep the SKY brand, though participation in the poll is still low.

Rune Christensen (Trevor Jones)

Markets

Christensen, de MakerDAO, espera una "decisión firme" cuando los accionistas de MKR voten sobre la marca Sky

Los primeros sondeos indican que los titulares de MKR quieren mantener la marca SKY, aunque la participación en la encuesta sigue siendo baja.

Rune Christensen (Trevor Jones)

Markets

Christensen di MakerDAO spera in una "decisione ferma" mentre i titolari MKR votano sul marchio Sky

I primi sondaggi indicano che i titolari MKR vogliono KEEP il marchio SKY, anche se la partecipazione al sondaggio è ancora bassa.

Rune Christensen (Trevor Jones)

CoinDesk Indices

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Gains 4.8% as Almost All Assets Trade Higher

Hedera was also among the top performers, rising 4.1% from Monday.

9am CoinDesk 20 Update for 2024-11-05: leaders

Finance

New Global Dollar Stablecoin Backed by Robinhood, Kraken, Paxos and Other Crypto Heavies

The Global Dollar Network, whose participants will earn yield for helping foster adoption of USDG, also includes Anchorage Digital, Bullish, Galaxy Digital and Nuvei.

Paxos CEO Charles Cascarilla (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Finance

Nova Stablecoin Global Dollar apoiada por Robinhood, Kraken, Paxos e outros Cripto

A Global Dollar Network, cujos participantes ganharão rendimentos por ajudar a promover a adoção do USDG, também inclui Anchorage Digital, Bullish, Galaxy Digital e Nuvei.

Paxos CEO Charles Cascarilla (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)