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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.

Judge hands tearful Caroline Ellison two year sentence over FTX fraud: ‘I’m sorry I wasn’t brave’
CompaniesJudge hands tearful Caroline Ellison two year sentence over FTX fraud: ‘I’m sorry I wasn’t brave’
By Leo SchwartzSeptember 24, 2024
No way out: Diddy stuck in Brooklyn prison dorm with crypto crook Bankman-Fried
RegulatorsNo way out: Diddy stuck in Brooklyn prison dorm with crypto crook Bankman-Fried
By Leo SchwartzSeptember 24, 2024
Harris offers olive branch to crypto sector during Wall Street fundraiser
RegulatorsHarris offers olive branch to crypto sector during Wall Street fundraiser
By Leo SchwartzSeptember 23, 2024
An $80 million crypto fund backed by Bill Ackman is winding down after its Forbes 30 under 30 founder went silent in China
NewslettersAn $80 million crypto fund backed by Bill Ackman is winding down after its Forbes 30 under 30 founder went silent in China
By Leo SchwartzSeptember 23, 2024
Meet the man who sold Donald Trump a burger using Bitcoin
The CoinsMeet the man who sold Donald Trump a burger using Bitcoin
By Leo SchwartzSeptember 21, 2024
Exclusive: Female-led Drift raises $25 million to expand Solana exchange and become ‘Robinhood of crypto’
CompaniesExclusive: Female-led Drift raises $25 million to expand Solana exchange and become ‘Robinhood of crypto’
By Leo SchwartzSeptember 19, 2024
The hotshot founder of an $80 million crypto fund disappeared mysteriously in China. Investors voted to wind it down—as he reappeared
CompaniesThe hotshot founder of an $80 million crypto fund disappeared mysteriously in China. Investors voted to wind it down—as he reappeared
By Leo SchwartzSeptember 19, 2024
Coinbase and Goldman Sachs alum launch TrueX, a new crypto exchange built on stablecoins
CompaniesCoinbase and Goldman Sachs alum launch TrueX, a new crypto exchange built on stablecoins
By Leo SchwartzSeptember 18, 2024
A guide to Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto token: Who can buy it, when it will launch, and how the SEC might react
The CoinsA guide to Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto token: Who can buy it, when it will launch, and how the SEC might react
By Leo SchwartzSeptember 17, 2024
Exclusive: Hack VC has raised $77 million for an oversubscribed third blockchain fund, documents show
CompaniesExclusive: Hack VC has raised $77 million for an oversubscribed third blockchain fund, documents show
By Leo SchwartzSeptember 16, 2024
SEC signals Ethereum is not a security in settlement with eToro
RegulatorsSEC signals Ethereum is not a security in settlement with eToro
By Leo SchwartzSeptember 12, 2024
One of the largest blockchain fund of funds has raised over $135 million across two new vehicles
NewslettersOne of the largest blockchain fund of funds has raised over $135 million across two new vehicles
By Leo SchwartzSeptember 12, 2024
Sam Bankman-Fried encouraged Adderall use says ex-girlfriend Caroline Ellison in bid to avoid prison
CompaniesSam Bankman-Fried encouraged Adderall use says ex-girlfriend Caroline Ellison in bid to avoid prison
By Leo SchwartzSeptember 11, 2024
SEC and FINRA make tZero second recipient of special crypto license following controversial Prometheum approval
RegulatorsSEC and FINRA make tZero second recipient of special crypto license following controversial Prometheum approval
By Leo SchwartzSeptember 10, 2024
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RegulatorsPolymarket likely to remain offshore for now despite ruling in favor of U.S. election betting
By Leo SchwartzSeptember 9, 2024
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