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

A Digital Dollar May Help the Poor, but It’s Far From a Done Deal

Financial inclusion is one big reason the U.S. should adopt a digital currency, supporters say, but others aren't so sure.

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Markets

Fed Chair Powell’s Hawkish Stance on Inflation Could Hurt Crypto

Interest rate hikes could drive down crypto, especially because of its strong correlation with traditional financial markets, analysts say.

Jerome Powell, chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, speaks during the National Association of Business Economics (NABE) economic policy conference in Washington, D.C, U.S., on Monday, March 21, 2022. The theme of this year's annual meeting is "Policy Options for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth." (Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Markets

Ukraine Crypto Exchange Founder Accuses Binance of 'Cooperating' With the Russian Government

Michael Chobanian also says Binance has yet to make its promised $10 million donation. The company challenges Chobanian's charge.

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Opinion

The Fight Against Inflation Has Begun and Bitcoin Is Ready to Help

As interest rates rise, now could be a good time to consider the digital currency as an alternative for your financial needs.

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Markets

Fed Raises Benchmark Interest Rate by 25 Basis Points

The prospect of higher rates has weighed on bitcoin and other risky assets.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell (Brendan Smialowski-Pool/Getty Images)

Finance

‘Shark Tank’s’ O’Leary Lobbies Congress for Sen. Lummis’ New Crypto Bill

The Responsible Finance Innovation Act, in the works since last year, will propose a new framework for crypto regulation in the U.S.

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Policy

Fed Chair Powell: 'War Underscores Need' for Crypto Regulation

Powell is testifying before the House Financial Services Committee on the state of the economy.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell (House Financial Services Committee/YouTube)

Markets

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell Sees Rate Hike This Month as 'Appropriate'

Most observers believe a quarter of a percentage point increase is likely.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell (Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Markets

Ukraine Adds to Fed Chair's List of Worries Before His Congressional Testimony

Jerome Powell will face questions from U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday and Thursday when he gives his semiannual monetary policy update to Congress.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell

Markets

Circle’s USDC Stablecoin Hits $50B in Circulation

The company published its latest attestation report, giving more details about its assets.

Chart showing the growth of USDC supply. (Circle)