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 Treasury Firms' 'Dry Powder' Could Push Prices Up Significantly: NYDIG

Issuance capacity among bitcoin-holding companies could translate to tens of billions in market buying power.

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Markets

Strategy’s $84B Bitcoin Expansion Plan Backed by Wall Street Analysts

Sell-side bulls from Benchmark and TD Cowen viewed Michael Saylor and team's plan as a bold yet realistic escalation of its bitcoin-focused strategy amid rising institutional interest.

Michael Saylor speaks on stage during Bitcoin Conference 2023 at Miami Beach Convention Center on May 19, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Jason Koerner/Getty Images)

Markets

Strategy Raising Another $21B to Buy Bitcoin, Posts Large Q1 Loss on BTC Price Decline

The company boosted its BTC Yield target to 25% from 15% and its BTC $ Gain Target to $15 billion from $10 billion.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor at the Digital Asset Summit in New York City on March 20, 2025. (Nikhilesh De)

Markets

SOL, XRP and DOGE Spot ETFs Likely to Be Approved by SEC in Coming Months, Analysts Say

Action could come as soon as July 2, when the SEC will be required to make a final decision on a number of altcoin ETF proposals.

ETFs up for decision (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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Robinhood's Surprise Earnings Beat Despite Trading Lull Could be Positive for Coinbase

The trading platform’s results could give an indication for Coinbase’s earnings on May 8.

Robinhood shares could benefit from SEC dropping Coinbase case. (Shutterstock)

Finance

Banks Must Adopt Crypto or 'Be Extinct in 10 Years,' Eric Trump Says

The son of U.S. President Donald Trump said the current financial system is broken and blockchain technology is the fix.

Eric Trump, executive vice president of Trump Organization Inc., in New York in 2023. (Getty Images)

Finance

SoFi Plans Major Push Into Crypto Amid New Regulatory Environment

There's been a “fundamental shift” in the crypto landscape in the U.S., CEO Anthony Noto said on Wednesday.

SoFi (Shutterstock)

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Robinhood Crypto Revenue Expected to Fall in Q1 After Record Late 2024 Gain: JPMorgan

After a 700% surge in Q4 crypto revenue, analysts now expect a pullback in Q1 as trading activity slows.

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Buys 1.3M Robinhood Shares on Nasdaq Debut

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Mastercard Unveils End-to-End Stablecoin Capabilities, Will Launch Card With OKX

Mastercard's new global system aims to make stablecoin transactions as seamless as traditional payments.

Mastercard debit card next to phone with price chart (CardMapr.nl/Unsplash)

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Coinbase Targeting 4%-8% Returns With New Bitcoin Yield Fund

The Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund opens for business on May 1 and promises returns initially from basis trading, with lending and options strategies to be used in the future, according to launch partner Aspen Digital.

Coinbase (appshunter.io/Unsplash)