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 slips, crypto stocks suffer steep declines, as tax-loss selling drives action, analysts say

Digital asset treasury companies — the year's worst performers — were also hardest hit on Tuesday.

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Markets

JPMorgan’s institutional crypto push could boost rivals like Coinbase, Bullish, analysts say

The Wall Street giant's move — should it come to pass — would further legitimize crypto and increase distribution channels, said ClearStreet's Owan Lau.

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Markets

Bitcoin still hasn't hit $100,000 when adjusted for inflation: Galaxy's Alex Thorn

The crypto merchant bank's head of research said bitcoin's price in 2020 dollar terms peaked out this year at $99,848.

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Markets

Bitcoin slips below $88,000 as traders brace for $28.5 billion Deribit options expiry

Crypto continues to lose ground ahead of this week's record options expiration, while defensive positioning and thinning liquidity suggest caution into 2026.

The bitcoin market may see price volatility later Wednesday. (Ogutier/Pixabay)

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BlackRock names bitcoin ETF a top 2025 theme despite price slump

The world's largest asset manager is promoting its underperforming bitcoin fund over higher-fee winners, signaling long-term commitment.

The BlackRock company logo is seen outside of its NYC headquarters. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Finance

JPMorgan weighs crypto trading for institutions amid growing demand

The largest U.S. bank is exploring spot and derivatives services for hedge funds and pensions as regulatory clarity improves, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

JPMorgan building (Shutterstock)

Markets

Prediction markets may offer a tax loophole for gamblers under Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, Coinbase says

A tax change in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill may steer gamblers toward blockchain-based prediction markets to reduce their IRS bill, Coinbase said.

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Markets

DraftKings enters prediction markets with CFTC-approved app for real-world events

The sports-betting giant enters the growing world of event contracts with CFTC-registered DraftKings Predictions in 38 states.

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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.

Bitcoin (BTC) price on December

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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