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Helene Braun

Helene Braun

Helene is a New York-based news reporter at CoinDesk, covering news about Wall Street, the rise of the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and updates on crypto exchanges. She is also the co-host of CoinDesk's Markets Daily show on Spotify and Youtube. Helene is a recent 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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Donald Trump's recent crypto embrace means solana ETFs might have a shot if he becomes president again. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
News Analysis
Analysis
Solana ETF Applications Look Like Bets on Trump Retaking White House, Making U.S. Friendlier to Crypto
VanEck and 21Shares' applications seem doomed under the Biden administration. But they include a deadline that lapses when Trump would be in office, if he wins the presidency...
Donald Trump's recent crypto embrace means solana ETFs might have a shot if he becomes president again. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
By Helene Braun
Jun 28, 2024 at 4:45 p.m. UTC
Jun 28, 2024
AnalysisSolanaETFsElection 2024
VanEck
Finance
Vaneck
VanEck Files for Solana ETF, SOL Rises 8%
The filing is the first Solana ETF to be filed in the U.S. and follows six days after a similar product filing in Canada.
VanEck
By Oliver KnightHelene Braun
Jun 27, 2024 at 1:26 p.m. UTC
Jun 27, 2024
VanEckETFSolanaETFs
Markets Daily Wide
Markets Daily Crypto Roundup
Markets daily
CoinDesk Markets Week in Review
CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.
Markets Daily Wide
By Jennifer SanasieHelene Braun
Jun 7, 2024 at 11:01 a.m. UTC
Jun 7, 2024
Markets DailyBitcoinCryptoETHbtc
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood at Consensus in Austin, Texas. (Marco Bello/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk)
News Analysis
Analysis
Cathie Wood's Ether ETF Pullback Is Likely Due to Fee War
The asset manager’s name was removed from a recent document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in preparation for the launch and later confirmed that it dropped...
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood at Consensus in Austin, Texas. (Marco Bello/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk)
By Helene Braun
Jun 6, 2024 at 3:35 p.m. UTC
Jun 6, 2024
AnalysisARK InvestCathie WoodEther ETFs
Markets Daily Wide
Markets Daily Crypto Roundup
Markets daily
Live from Consensus 2024 | The Evolution of Napster from Decentralization to Web3
The true concept of decentralization, its historical significance, and the challenges and opportunities in the music industry's transition to Web3.
Markets Daily Wide
By Jennifer SanasieHelene Braun
Jun 6, 2024 at 1:01 p.m. UTC
Jun 6, 2024
Markets DailyBitcoinCryptoETHbtc
Johann Kerbrat (on left), GM of Robinhood Crypto (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
Finance
Robinhood
Robinhood to Buy Crypto Exchange Bitstamp in Effort to Expand Outside the U.S.
The all-cash deal is valued at $200 million and is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
Johann Kerbrat (on left), GM of Robinhood Crypto (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
By Helene Braun
Jun 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 6, 2024
RobinhoodTradingBitstampCrypto Exchanges
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler's tone has changed about crypto exchange traded funds. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
News Analysis
Regulations
SEC's Gensler Shrugs About New Crypto ETFs Strolling Through His Agency's Gates
Once waging a legal battle against crypto ETFs, SEC Chair Gensler now talks about the pending ETH ETF as if it's a casual process and is jumping through the standard hoops.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler's tone has changed about crypto exchange traded funds. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
By Jesse HamiltonNikhilesh DeHelene Braun
Jun 5, 2024 at 5:01 p.m. UTC
Jun 5, 2024
RegulationsSecurities and Exchange Commissionether ETFexchange-traded fundsETHGary Gensler
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Markets
Bitcoin etf
Bitcoin ETFs Resume Inflow Winning Streak; BlackRock's IBIT Crosses $20B in AUM
After a period of flat to negative flows, the spot ETFs have added $2.4 billion in assets over the past month, according to data from Bloomberg Intelligence.
Scrabble tiles spelling out "ETF GROWTH"
By Helene Braun
Jun 4, 2024 at 6:08 p.m. UTC
Jun 4, 2024
Bitcoin ETFBlackRock
The state of Wisconsin held roughly $164 million worth of spot bitcoin ETFs and it was likely just an "entry point," a professor said. (Nick Youngson)
Finance
Bitcoin etf
Wisconsin Pension Plan Likely to Invest Much More in Bitcoin ETF, Marquette Professor Says
David Krause, a professor of finance at Marquette University, said the initial investment by the State of Wisconsin Investment Board is just "a toe in the water" to test the p...
The state of Wisconsin held roughly $164 million worth of spot bitcoin ETFs and it was likely just an "entry point," a professor said. (Nick Youngson)
By Helene Braun
Jun 3, 2024 at 6:23 p.m. UTC
Jun 3, 2024
Bitcoin ETF
Markets Daily Wide
Markets Daily Crypto Roundup
Markets daily
Live from Consensus 2024 | Market Focus From East to West
Tom Farley, CEO of Bullish, discusses the excitement and anticipation surrounding the Consensus conference and the future of APAC markets.
Markets Daily Wide
By Jennifer SanasieHelene Braun
May 30, 2024 at 10:34 p.m. UTC
May 30, 2024
Markets DailyBitcoinCryptoETHbtc