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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.

Tether was an outlaw for years. Now the $132 billion stablecoin has a key ally in Trump’s cabinet
CompaniesTether was an outlaw for years. Now the $132 billion stablecoin has a key ally in Trump’s cabinet
By Leo SchwartzNovember 25, 2024
Exclusive: Veterans of secretive investment firm Two Sigma raising $25 million crypto venture fund
CompaniesExclusive: Veterans of secretive investment firm Two Sigma raising $25 million crypto venture fund
By Leo SchwartzNovember 25, 2024
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NewslettersHow New York transformed from tech backwater into global venture capital
By Leo SchwartzNovember 25, 2024
SEC Chair Gary Gensler resigns, leaves legacy of division and crypto feuds
RegulatorsSEC Chair Gary Gensler resigns, leaves legacy of division and crypto feuds
By Leo SchwartzNovember 21, 2024
Quiet Capital raises $377 million for new fund: Filing
TechQuiet Capital raises $377 million for new fund: Filing
By Leo SchwartzNovember 19, 2024
SEC’s Mark Uyeda waves off rumors he could be Trump’s pick for chair
RegulatorsSEC’s Mark Uyeda waves off rumors he could be Trump’s pick for chair
By Leo SchwartzNovember 19, 2024
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NewslettersElon Musk’s business empire is taking over a small Texan town. Not all of its residents are pleased
By Leo SchwartzNovember 18, 2024
Two small countries bet on Bitcoin—and it’s paying off big time
The CoinsTwo small countries bet on Bitcoin—and it’s paying off big time
By Leo SchwartzNovember 15, 2024
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NewslettersThe FBI just raided the home of Polymarket’s founder. What does the future of electoral betting markets hold? 
By Leo SchwartzNovember 15, 2024
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NewslettersExclusive: Portal Ventures raises oversubscribed $75 million crypto fund backed by Chris Dixon and Marc Andreessen
By Leo SchwartzNovember 14, 2024
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NewslettersBehind the curtain of Joshua Kushner’s venture empire
By Leo SchwartzNovember 13, 2024
Bitcoin goes ballistic: Investors see quick march to $100K as governments move to enter market
The CoinsBitcoin goes ballistic: Investors see quick march to $100K as governments move to enter market
By Leo SchwartzNovember 12, 2024
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NewslettersVCs are betting on online casinos after the success of sports gambling
By Leo SchwartzNovember 12, 2024
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NewslettersUnraveling Trump’s impact on tech regulation
By Leo SchwartzNovember 11, 2024
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NewslettersWill the election spur the long-awaited flood of startup exits?
By Leo SchwartzNovember 8, 2024
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