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

Polygon’s Token Gains 3% After Seeing ‘Exceptional’ Trading Volume

The token was trading at $0.1891 at press time, up 2.8% over the last 24 hours.

MATIC rose nearly 3% over the past 24 hours, outperforming the broader market, after establishing multiple support zones, according to CoinDesk Indices data.

Markets

Hedera’s HBAR Rises After Inclusion in Grayscale Fund

The native token of the Hedera network rose by about 2% over the past 24-hour period.

HBAR rose about 2% over the past 24 hours, CoinDesk analytics shows.

Policy

Trump-Linked Truth Social Plans Crypto ETF as Digital Asset Franchise Expands

The new Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip ETF would allocate 85% to bitcoin and ether, with solana, XRP and cronos rounding out the portfolio.

U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. on June 27. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Policy

SEC Sets July Deadline for Solana ETF Refilings, Clearing Path for Pre-October Approval

The first final deadline for a spot Solana exchange-traded fund is October 10, but the Securities and Exchange Commission is under pressure to keep the approval process moving smoothly, sources say.

U.S. SEC headquarters in Washington (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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News Analysis

SEC's Pause of Grayscale Fund Is Likely Temporary

The Commission’s pause on Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund ETF is likely tied to listing standards, not politics, sources say.

U.S. SEC headquarters in Washington (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

Sui Reclaims $3 After Week-Long Rally Sparked by Lion Group’s Treasury Plans

The native token of the Sui network is up 15% over the past 7 days.

SUI is trading at $3, up about 4% in the past 24 hours.

Markets

Cardano’s ADA Rises as Altcoin Trading Volume Surges Amid Broader Rally

Cardano's native token hits a 5-month high amid global economic uncertainty and technical developments.

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Markets

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Generating More Revenue Than Its Flagship S&P 500 Fund

The iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has a higher fee structure, allowing it to outpace the S&P 500 fund (IVV) despite not having anywhere near as much in assets under management.

BlackRock HQ in New York City (Getty Images)

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Finance

Scaramucci Says Bitcoin Treasury Trend Will Fade Despite Saylor’s Success

The SkyBridge founder told Bloomberg that companies adding crypto to their balance sheets is temporary.

Consensus 2025: Anthony Scaramucci, Founder, SkyBridge Capital

Markets

Solana Staking ETF Opens for Trade, Becoming First Such U.S. Crypto Staking Product

The vehicle from REX Shares and Osprey Funds has selected Anchorage Digital as the exclusive custodian and staking partner.

Nathan McCauley, co-founder and CEO of Anchorage Digital at Consensus 2025.