Helene Braun

Helene is a New York-based markets reporter at CoinDesk, covering the latest news from Wall Street, the rise of the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds and updates on crypto markets. She is a graduate of New York University's business and economic reporting program and has appeared on CBS News, YahooFinance and Nasdaq TradeTalks. She holds BTC and ETH.

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Markets

Bitcoin enters the public bond market as Moody’s gives a first-of-its-kind crypto deal a rating

A New Hampshire state authority is set to issue a first-of-its-kind bitcoin-backed bond with a Ba2 rating, marking an early test of how crypto can function as collateral inside traditional public finance markets.

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What's next after bitcoin's historic underperformance stretch against stocks

With a few hours to go, bitcoin has tumbled 22% in the first quarter, following a 25% drop in the last quarter of 2025.

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Policy

Clarity Act ‘not a gatekeeper’ for crypto innovation, WisdomTree exec says

The asset manager says innovation can proceed under current SEC rules as the Clarity Act faces debate in Congress.

U.S. Capitol, the seat of Congress in Washington (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin, stocks rise, oil slides, after report of Iran's willingness to end conflict

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country is prepared to end the conflict if it receives security guarantees.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (John Lamparski/Getty Images)

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Policy

U.S. rule change may open trillions in 401(k) funds to crypto

The Labor Department on Monday proposed a rule following an executive order from President Donald Trump that directed regulators to expand access to digital assets in retirement portfolios.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Markets

Fed's Powell's comments sooth bond market, but oil continues rise, hitting crypto and stocks

WTI crude oil closed above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2002.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gesticulates during a press conference

Markets

Morgan Stanley enters bitcoin ETF race with market-leading low fee

The bank priced its proposed spot bitcoin fund at 14 basis points, making it the lowest fund on the market, if approved.

Morgan Stanley headquarters in New York City (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

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Anthropic’s massive 'Claude Mythos' leak sends software names — and crypto — sharply lower

The model could significantly heighten cybersecurity risks by rapidly finding and exploiting software vulnerabilities, potentially accelerating a cyber arms race.

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NYSE owner doubles down on Polymarket with fresh $600 million investment

The parent company of the New York Stock Exchange is cementing its bet on the future of prediction markets, bringing its total commitment to nearly $2 billion.

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Finance

OKX won’t rush IPO as exec warns poor listings hurt crypto industry

OKX aims to deliver consistent shareholder returns, even after a $25 billion valuation tied to its deal with Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange.

OKX crypto Mastercard (Photo: OKX Press Office/Modified by CoinDesk)