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 bulls foiled again as price tumbles back to $86,000, giving up CPI gains and more

Far softer than expected inflation numbers Thursday morning had markets racing early, but some are questioning the data.

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Markets

Coinbase shares rise as ‘ambitious expansion’ wins analyst praise

The event marked a milestone that broadens the platform’s reach across new and traditional assets, the analysts said.

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Finance

SoFi unveils the first bank-issued stablecoin for enterprise payments

SoFi Bank becomes the first U.S. national bank to launch a stablecoin, positioning SoFiUSD as a faster, safer alternative to crypto-native tokens.

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Markets

Hut 8 price target boosted at Cantor and Canaccord after Google-backed AI deal

Cantor Fitzgerald Analyst Brett Knoblauch expects the bitcoin miner turned AI infrastructure provider to generate $6.9 billion in income from the 15-year lease.

Hut 8 plant

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Traders mull the bottom as bitcoin returns to week's lows below $86,000

One analyst isn't quite ready to call a bottom, but says bitcoin is surely in an oversold condition.

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Markets

Bitcoin re-takes $90,000 as price spikes early in U.S. session

Surging metals prices and dovish comments from leading Fed chair contender Chris Waller were among the news items possibly boosting crypto prices.

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Finance

Exodus joins stablecoin race with MoonPay-backed digital dollar

The public crypto wallet firm joins Circle and PayPal in issuing stablecoins.

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Markets

Bitcoin's massive underperformance to stocks in Q4 bodes well for January, says K33's Lunde

After an active morning Tuesday, bitcoin flattened out in afternoon trading around the $87,500 area, up 2% over the past 24 hours.

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Bitcoin bounces from Monday's worst levels, but sub-$80,000 may come next, analyst says

Crypto markets remain "fragile," said Samer Hasn from XS.com. Traders are either stepping aside or being forced out.

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Markets

Bulls beware — BofA Fund Manager Survey flashing contrarian sell signal

Bitcoin could see further declines if traditional markets sharply pull back, or just possibly a broad tumble in stocks could set the stage for a bull run in crypto.

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