Helen Partz and Sam Bourgi

Helen Partz is a staff writer at Cointelegraph. She has been reporting for the publication since 2017, covering major developments in the digital asset and blockchain industry, with a focus on Bitcoin, exchange-traded funds, self-custody, stablecoins, digital payments, and global regulatory trends. She holds a diploma in linguistics education and emphasizes clarity and accessibility in her reporting. Sam Bourgi is a staff writer at Cointelegraph. He covers Bitcoin and the broader digital asset economy, focusing on the intersection of cryptocurrency, business, and traditional finance. He is the author of Cointelegraph’s Crypto Biz newsletter, which examines blockchain-related companies and venture capital activity. Bourgi holds a master’s degree in economics and public policy from McMaster University and has previously worked at research organizations and other crypto-focused media outlets.