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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Policy

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon says stablecoin issuers paying interest should be regulated as banks

Dimon argued stablecoin issuers paying interest should meet bank standards as talks continue in Washington about the CLARITY Act.

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Markets

Bitcoin attempting to make a stand as global stock markets melt down on Iran war

Having already plunged in the months leading up to the Middle East conflict, crypto markets so far aren't making new lows this week.

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Finance

Here is why Harvard trimmed bitcoin and bought ether and why the move is bullish for crypto

Volatility and private equity cash needs, not a market bet, may explain the endowment’s crypto shift, experts say.

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Finance

PayPay, 40% owner of Binance Japan, seeks up to $1.1 billion in Nasdaq IPO

The Nasdaq-bound payments firm backed by SoftBank targets a valuation above $10 billion.

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Core Scientific turns lower after Q4 results disappoint

Riot Platforms topped revenue estimates as it reported earnings for the final three months of 2025.

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Markets

Bitcoin’s 5% spike higher Monday driven by short-covering, not fresh buying, says analyst

Market data show rising open interest and large liquidation clusters around $65,000 and above $70,000, underscoring that the rally may be fragile without stronger spot demand

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Markets

Nasdaq follows Cboe joining world of 'binary bets' as prediction market craze hits Wall Street

The exchange has filed a proposal with the SEC to list yes-or-no bets on the Nasdaq-100 amid continued demand for prediction markets.

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Finance

Bitcoin losing trillions in value hasn't stopped traditional giants' interest in digital assets sector

At the iConnections conference in Miami this week, allocators signaled digital assets are now a core sleeve in alternatives.

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What early Bitcoin architect Adam Back thinks of this cycle

Cited in the 2008 Bitcoin white paper, Back argued volatility is typical even as regulatory clarity and institutional access expands.

Blockstream CEO Adam Back at Consensus Hong Kong in February (CoinDesk/Personae Digital)

Finance

Endowment funds eye crypto allocations amid tougher return outlook for traditional investments

Lower expected gains from traditional assets have prompted some funds to test bitcoin and ether exposure to diversify portfolios.

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