Alex Tapscott

1 month ago | nypost.com | Alex Tapscott

“Apple in China,” by Patrick McGee, tells the gripping tale of how the computer giant’s decades-long investment in China fueled its spectacular success and, in turn, accelerated China’s rise as a technology superpower. This story begins nearly 30 years ago. After returning to Apple in 1997, co-founder Steve Jobs needed a hit product and a way to build it at scale. The iMac was Jobs’ comeback hit. But it was quirky and tricky to assemble.

1 month ago | streetwisereports.com | Alex Tapscott

Another day, another colossal earnings print from Tether, the world's largest stablecoin issuer. The company recently released its latest "attestation," validated by BDO under ISAE 3000 standards. Here's the LINK for those who love reading attestation reports! In summary, the report shows Tether has quietly grown into a juggernaut. Tether holds $149.3 billion in assets, including $121 billion in treasury bills, cash equivalents, and short-term deposits.

2 months ago | nypost.com | Alex Tapscott

The Trump administration is pressuring trading partners to Buy American — American energy, defense and agricultural products, that is, and as The Wall Street Journal reports, many anxious global leaders, eager to placate the commander in chief and avoid a prolonged trade war, have voiced support for the idea.

2 months ago | streetwisereports.com | Alex Tapscott

On April 1, stablecoin issuer Circle filed to go public — kicking off what could become a wave of crypto listings. The IPO gives us a rare inside look at one of the industry's most important, long-running firms. Circle's flagship product, USDC, is a $60 billion stablecoin used by millions around the world. I've known CEO Jeremy Allaire for nearly a decade and have long admired his vision and focus in building Circle. We first spoke in 2015, when I was researching Blockchain Revolution.

Mar 27, 2025 | coindesk.com | Alex Tapscott |Sarah Morton

In today’s crypto for advisors, Alex Tapscott explains what the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve is and why it matters to investors. Then, Bryan Courchesne from DAIM answers questions investors have about setting up a personal strategic reserve in Ask an Expert. STORY CONTINUES BELOWDon't miss another story.Subscribe to the Crypto Long & Short Newsletter today. See all newslettersBy signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.