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Leo Schwartz is a former senior writer at Fortune, where he covered fintech, crypto, venture capital, and financial regulation; contributed to Term Sheet; and co-hosted the Fortune Crypto Playbook vodcast with Fortune Finance and Crypto Editor Jeff John Roberts. Leo previously worked at Rest of World, covering tech from Mexico City. His work has also appeared in the Washington Post, PBS NewsHour, and The Nation. He graduated with a dual master's in journalism and Latin American studies from New York University and a bachelor's from Columbia University.

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CompaniesCrypto venture firms like Paradigm enjoy banner years, Multicoin posts 56% annual growth
By Ben Weiss and Leo SchwartzApril 7, 2025
BNY launches new blockchain accounting tool with BlackRock as first client
CompaniesBNY launches new blockchain accounting tool with BlackRock as first client
By Leo SchwartzApril 3, 2025
Plaid notches $575 million funding round as fintech sector rides upswing
TechPlaid notches $575 million funding round as fintech sector rides upswing
By Leo SchwartzApril 3, 2025
Crypto giant Circle just filed for an IPO: Here are 5 key takeaways
CompaniesCrypto giant Circle just filed for an IPO: Here are 5 key takeaways
By Leo Schwartz and Ben WeissApril 1, 2025
Circle hires banks for long-awaited IPO, stablecoin giant expected to publicly file late April
FinanceCircle hires banks for long-awaited IPO, stablecoin giant expected to publicly file late April
By Luisa Beltran and Leo SchwartzMarch 31, 2025
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NewslettersExclusive: ‘Tiger Cub’ Lee Ainslie’s Maverick Ventures raises $240 million in fresh funding for early stage investments
By Leo SchwartzMarch 31, 2025
Meet the growing army of Amazon robots working alongside humans to reduce workplace injuries
TechMeet the growing army of Amazon robots working alongside humans to reduce workplace injuries
By Leo SchwartzMarch 27, 2025
What is Trump really worth? What we know about his business wealth—from real estate to crypto to Truth Social
MagazineWhat is Trump really worth? What we know about his business wealth—from real estate to crypto to Truth Social
By Paolo Confino and Leo SchwartzMarch 25, 2025
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NewslettersInside the futuristic biotech startup Cellares that’s building a cure for cancer with $355 million in funding
By Leo SchwartzMarch 24, 2025
Exclusive: Crypto VC giant Haun Ventures raising $1 billion for two new funds amid Trump-driven blockchain boom
CompaniesExclusive: Crypto VC giant Haun Ventures raising $1 billion for two new funds amid Trump-driven blockchain boom
By Leo SchwartzMarch 21, 2025
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NewslettersExclusive: SemperVirens raises $177 million fund focused on healthcare and workforce tech
By Leo SchwartzMarch 19, 2025
Exclusive: Inside Pillar VC’s $175 million fourth venture fund focused on the Boston tech ecosystem
NewslettersExclusive: Inside Pillar VC’s $175 million fourth venture fund focused on the Boston tech ecosystem
By Leo SchwartzMarch 17, 2025
Senate poised to advance landmark crypto bill, Warren warns of Elon Musk ‘controlling’ financial system
RegulatorsSenate poised to advance landmark crypto bill, Warren warns of Elon Musk ‘controlling’ financial system
By Leo SchwartzMarch 12, 2025
Sam Bankman-Fried is angling for a pardon from President Trump. Insiders call it a long shot
CompaniesSam Bankman-Fried is angling for a pardon from President Trump. Insiders call it a long shot
By Leo SchwartzMarch 10, 2025
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NewslettersThis wunderkind’s first startup went bankrupt, leaving $200 million in customer assets frozen. Yet VCs are still throwing money at him
By Leo SchwartzMarch 10, 2025
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