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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This little-known token just posted a 6,000% rally — and traders are trying to figure out why

RAVE’s sudden surge into crypto’s top ranks has drawn intense attention, with a mix of unusual trading patterns, tight supply and market dynamics fueling debate over what’s really behind the move.

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Bitcoin moves off lowest levels as worst of weekend fears slip away

As the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz goes into effect, reports say Iran is considering the abandonment of uranium enrichment as a way to end the war.

A bulk carrier shrouded in mist awaits entry to the Strait of Hormuz

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The crypto honeymoon is over for now as analysts warn of a major first-quarter profit squeeze

Several major investment firms have preemptively downgraded Coinbase and other platforms as a sharp drop in trading activity and falling token prices threaten to derail upcoming first-quarter earnings results.

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Bitcoin tops $72,000, but Circle and Bullish drop sharply after downgrades

Eased Middle East tensions pushed crypto prices and U.S. stocks sizable hjigher.

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These 3 crypto stocks could actually beat bitcoin ETFs, says TD Cowen

Analyst Lance Vitanza is betting that digital asset treasury"companies like Nakamoto, Sharplink and Strive can outperform standard crypto ETFs by aggressively stacking coins and capturing staking yields.

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Kalshi now controls 89% of the U.S. prediction market as regulated trading takes over

As Kalshi captures a dominant 89% of the market, a high-stakes legal battle between federal regulators and individual states will determine if these platforms are treated as sophisticated financial tools or just another form of gambling.

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Securitize names ex-SEC official Brett Redfearn as president ahead of public listing

Brett Redfearn joins as president as the firm works to build regulated infrastructure for tokenized assets.

Brett Redfearn (Courtesy Securitize)

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Bitcoin shoots above $72,000 as optimism grows over Middle East ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly has signaled a willingness to negotiate with Lebanon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Amir Levy/Getty Images)

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Tom Lee's Bitmine uplists to NYSE, expands buyback authorization to $4 billion

The company holds nearly 4% of ether's (ETH) total supply, but shares have struggled alongside that crypto.

Thomas Lee, chairman of BitMine and CIO of Fundstrat, on the main stage during Consensus Hong Kong 2026 (CoinDesk)

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Morgan Stanley’s bitcoin ETF draws $34 million on day one

Morgan Stanley’s low-fee bitcoin ETF debuted with strong early trading, signaling demand as competition shifts to cost and distribution.

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