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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Mercados

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.

What's next

Política

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)

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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)

Política

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)

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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

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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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Finanças

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)

Finanças

Why big banks are snubbing open ledgers to build their own private blockchains

DRW founder Don Wilson says public blockchains conflict with how institutions trade and manage risk, limiting adoption.

DRW's Don Wilson (DRW)