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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.

Elon Musk’s father Errol looks to monetize his famous name with ‘Musk It’ memecoin: ‘I’m the head of the family’
The CoinsElon Musk’s father Errol looks to monetize his famous name with ‘Musk It’ memecoin: ‘I’m the head of the family’
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 30, 2025
Amid the AI arms race, these IPOs could be poised for long-term investor success
MagazineAmid the AI arms race, these IPOs could be poised for long-term investor success
By Leo Schwartz and Greg McKennaJanuary 30, 2025
After pouring billions into AI, venture capital faces a reckoning with DeepSeek breakout: ‘It’s a gut check’
TechAfter pouring billions into AI, venture capital faces a reckoning with DeepSeek breakout: ‘It’s a gut check’
By Leo Schwartz and Allie GarfinkleJanuary 28, 2025
Block launches open-source AI agent Goose as Jack Dorsey praises DeepSeek’s development approach
TechBlock launches open-source AI agent Goose as Jack Dorsey praises DeepSeek’s development approach
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 28, 2025
How a16z ‘super-connector’ David Haber’s time at Goldman Sachs shaped his understanding of enterprise software
NewslettersHow a16z ‘super-connector’ David Haber’s time at Goldman Sachs shaped his understanding of enterprise software
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 27, 2025
Are famous short-sellers going extinct? The exit of Hindenburg Research and Andrew Left shows the risky trade is shrinking
FinanceAre famous short-sellers going extinct? The exit of Hindenburg Research and Andrew Left shows the risky trade is shrinking
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 23, 2025
Trump’s $9 billion crypto coin is a windfall—and a new forum for influence buying, ethics expert warns
The CoinsTrump’s $9 billion crypto coin is a windfall—and a new forum for influence buying, ethics expert warns
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 21, 2025
With Trump 2.0, the balance of power shifts from banks to Silicon Valley
NewslettersWith Trump 2.0, the balance of power shifts from banks to Silicon Valley
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 20, 2025
Inside the first Crypto Ball: Snoop, the Treasury Secretary—and a $70 billion memecoin surprise from Trump
CompaniesInside the first Crypto Ball: Snoop, the Treasury Secretary—and a $70 billion memecoin surprise from Trump
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 19, 2025
Trump’s surprise memecoin explodes to nearly $7 billion
The CoinsTrump’s surprise memecoin explodes to nearly $7 billion
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 18, 2025
Block agrees to pay up to $120 million in refunds to resolve Cash App fraud
TechBlock agrees to pay up to $120 million in refunds to resolve Cash App fraud
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 16, 2025
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NewslettersHow top New York venture investors view the future of the VC industry
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 13, 2025
Coinbase scores win against SEC as judge agrees to escalate dispute over crypto security definition
RegulatorsCoinbase scores win against SEC as judge agrees to escalate dispute over crypto security definition
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 8, 2025
Exclusive: Movement Labs set to close $100 million funding round as crypto markets heat up
CompaniesExclusive: Movement Labs set to close $100 million funding round as crypto markets heat up
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 8, 2025
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By Leo SchwartzJanuary 6, 2025
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