Articles by Sarah Chen
Bitcoin Steadies Near $64K as Coldcard Flaw Triggers Wallet Migration
Bitcoin hovers near $64,000 as Coldcard exploit spurs defensive wallet moves; sub-1 BTC transfers hit 39,600 BTC, 24.8x theft tally, signaling custody migration.
Intel Stock Rises 0.9% to $91 as AI Server Growth Offsets Foundry Losses
Intel shares rose 0.9% to $91.00, lagging the Nasdaq's 2.1% gain, as strong AI server growth was offset by persistent foundry losses and minimal external revenue.
Alphabet's AI Chip Financing Edge Narrows Cost Gap by 220 Basis Points
Alphabet's $43.8 billion credit backstop enables Google-backed data centers to borrow at 7.1% vs. 9.3% for Nvidia-based projects, a 220-basis-point edge. GOOGL shares up 4.9%.
FBI Insider Crypto Case Spotlights Wallet Security as Bitcoin Steady
A former FBI supervisor's arrest for allegedly stealing crypto via memorized wallet passphrases has put key management in focus. Bitcoin held steady near $63.5K.
Strategy's Bitcoin Sale Below Cost Raises Funding Model Questions
Strategy sold 1,638 BTC below cost, using proceeds and new share issuance to repurchase preferred stock, highlighting a pivot from pure Bitcoin accumulation.
Alibaba Stock Surges 7% as Qwen AI Model Drives Investor Optimism
Alibaba's stock climbed 7% as the company's Qwen AI model, with a smaller active parameter set, draws attention to its potential for lower inference costs.
Faraday Future Soars 20% on Robot Sales Record, But 2,000-Unit Target Looms
Faraday Future (FFAI) shares surged nearly 20% premarket after its robotics unit reported record July sales. Yet achieving the 2,000-unit annual target demands doubling monthly shipments, raising questions about cash burn and dilution.
AI Agents Boost Crypto Exchanges, But Revenue Still Elusive
AI agent trading accounts are growing at Robinhood and Coinbase, but crypto revenue still dominates. Exchanges retain the edge in monetization as agent metrics remain undisclosed.
XRP Holds Near $1.06 as ETF Inflows Stall Ahead of Ledger Upgrade
XRP holds near $1.06 with ETF inflows at $7.69M, far below Bitcoin and Ether. The XRP Ledger 3.3.0 upgrade may spur institutional adoption.