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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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Finance

Coinbase

Coinbase Shares Rise After Q2 Revenue Beats Wall Street Estimates Amid Falling Trading Volume

The crypto exchange posted better-than-expected revenue mostly due to its sales diversification strategy.

By Helene Braun

Aug 1, 2024 at 8:37 p.m. UTC

Aug 1, 2024

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Finance

Microstrategy

MicroStrategy Reports Q2 Loss; Bitcoin Holdings Rise to 226,500

Still not switching over to mark-to-market, the company booked an impairment charge of $180.1 million in the second quarter.

By Helene Braun

Aug 1, 2024 at 8:23 p.m. UTC

Aug 1, 2024

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Markets Daily Crypto Roundup

Markets daily

Bitcoin Trading Sideways Is the 'Best Thing' for Long-Term Holders: eToro US Analyst

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and eToro US Investment and Options Analyst Bret Kenwell.

By Jennifer Sanasie Helene Braun

Aug 1, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. UTC

Aug 1, 2024

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Markets Daily Crypto Roundup

Markets daily

Democrats Need to Be the Party of 'Innovation': Rep. Ro Khanna

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Rep. Ro Khanna.

By Jennifer Sanasie Helene Braun

Jul 31, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. UTC

Jul 31, 2024

Markets DailyBitcoinCryptoETHbtc

Policy

Donald trump

Making Bitcoin a Strategic Reserve Asset Contradicts 'Freedom From Government' Narrative, Says WSJ

The plan, which sounds similar to a proposal from Sen. Cynthia Lummis’ (R-Wyo.), doesn’t echo “freedom, sovereignty and independence from government coercion and control,” whi...

By Helene Braun

Jul 30, 2024 at 7:23 p.m. UTC

Jul 30, 2024

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Markets Daily Crypto Roundup

Markets daily

Anthony Pompliano on Why Bitcoin Is a '20-Plus-Year' Investment

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Professional Capital Management CEO Anthony Pompliano.

By Jennifer Sanasie Helene Braun

Jul 30, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. UTC

Jul 30, 2024

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Analysts expect Coinbase's earnings to take a hit in the second-quarter as trading volume slowed down from the prior months. (PiggyBank/Unsplash)

News Analysis

Analysis

Coinbase Earnings Hurt by Low Volume But Trump Could be Wild Card, Analysts Say

The exchange reports second quarter earnings after the market close on Thursday, with revenue and earnings-per-share expected to have decreased from the prior quarter.

By Helene Braun

Jul 30, 2024 at 6:57 p.m. UTC

Jul 30, 2024

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Markets Daily Crypto Roundup

Markets daily

Could Sen. Lummis' Bitcoin Legislation Slash National Debt?

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie.

By Jennifer Sanasie Helene Braun

Jul 29, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. UTC

Jul 29, 2024

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Staking is a big part of the Ethereum network, particularly for investors looking to make a profit from trading the token. (Shutterstock)

News Analysis

Analysis

Staking in Ethereum ETFs Might Be a Question of When, Not If

The eight spot ether exchange-traded funds had a largely successful launch on Tuesday, despite the missing staking feature that many investors had hoped to profit from.

By Helene Braun

Jul 25, 2024 at 5:53 p.m. UTC

Jul 25, 2024

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