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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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Erik voorhees
Voorhees Applauds Crypto's Hyper-Capitalism as ShapeShift Goes 'Gray'
Founder Erik Voorhees said on CoinDesk TV today he's converting his exchange into a DAO in part due to "regulatory friction."
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By Helene Braun
Jul 15, 2021 at 9:31 p.m. UTC
Jul 15, 2021
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Markets
Bitcoin mining
Why Crypto Miners Are Expanding Beyond Quebec
Two large bitcoin miners are growing beyond Quebec because of restrictions on the use of power to run their operations.
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By Helene Braun
Jul 12, 2021 at 8:48 p.m. UTC
Jul 12, 2021
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Circle founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire
Markets
Circle
USDC Assets to Be Disclosed in SEC Filings, Circle CEO Says
“Our intention is to include greater reserves transparency” as the stablecoin operator goes public via a SPAC deal, Jeremy Allaire told CoinDesk TV Friday.
Circle founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire
By Helene Braun
Jul 9, 2021 at 5:14 p.m. UTC
Jul 9, 2021
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"End SARS" protesters in Nigeria last year.
Markets
Bitcoin
'They'd Rather Buy Bitcoin and Take That Risk': An Interview With Paxful's Nena Nwachukwu
Last year’s End SARS protests over police brutality were a catalyst for Bitcoin adoption in Nigeria, says Nwachukwu, ahead of...
"End SARS" protesters in Nigeria last year.
By Helene Braun
Jun 30, 2021 at 3:50 p.m. UTC
Jun 30, 2021
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The Kaiko team with CEO Ambre Soubiran in the center (blue jacket)
Finance
Institutional investors
Crypto Data Firm Kaiko Closes $24M Funding Round, Looks to Asia
The Paris-based institutional data firm plans to open an Asian office in either Hong Kong or Singapore later this year.
The Kaiko team with CEO Ambre Soubiran in the center (blue jacket)
By Helene Braun
Jun 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 23, 2021
Institutional InvestorsBlockchain DataAmbre SoubiranKaiko
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Finance
Remittances
Ex-PayPal Execs Launch Cross-Border Payments Network on Algorand
Six Clovers is using regulated stablecoins like USDC.
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By Helene Braun
Jun 15, 2021 at 1:10 p.m. UTC
Jun 15, 2021
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General Views Of Bank for International Settlements
Markets
Bank of international settlements
BIS Survey Finds Central Banks Keen on Tourists, Non-Residents Using Upcoming CBDCs
“Central banks are considering a variety of [multi-CBDC] arrangements,” BIS researchers wrote.
General Views Of Bank for International Settlements
By Helene Braun
Jun 14, 2021 at 9:55 p.m. UTC
Jun 14, 2021
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Markets
Wall street
SEC Again Warns Investors Against Bitcoin Futures Funds
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sent out a second note to investors urging to reevaluate bitcoin futures-focused funds.
SEC, Securities and Exchange Commission
By Helene Braun
Jun 10, 2021 at 10:52 p.m. UTC
Jun 10, 2021
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Karura raises $100 million in funding.
Markets
Auctions
DeFi Network Karura Raises $100M Ahead of Kusama's Parachain Auction
The money came from a "crowd loan" and included more than 8,500 contributors.
Karura raises $100 million in funding.
By Helene Braun
Jun 10, 2021 at 7:21 p.m. UTC
Jun 10, 2021
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Ken Moelis, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Moelis & Co.
Markets
Investment
Ken Moelis Is Looking Into the Crypto Space, Compares It to 1848 Gold Rush
The investment banker wants his company to develop expertise in the crypto space before diving in.
Ken Moelis, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Moelis & Co.
By Helene Braun
Jun 9, 2021 at 5:09 p.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2021
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