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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.

Bretton AI raises $75 million to use AI to combat financial crime
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Bretton AI raises $75 million to use AI to combat financial crime
By Leo SchwartzFebruary 10, 2026
Epstein’s crypto ties: Documents reveal early Coinbase investment, publicist’s view of ‘complete creep’ Michael Saylor
Crypto
Epstein’s crypto ties: Documents reveal early Coinbase investment, publicist’s view of ‘complete creep’ Michael Saylor
By Ben Weiss and Leo SchwartzFebruary 6, 2026
Crypto crime-fighting startup TRM Labs notches $1 billion valuation with new $70 million funding round
Crypto
Crypto crime-fighting startup TRM Labs notches $1 billion valuation with new $70 million funding round
By Leo SchwartzFebruary 4, 2026
Why President Trump’s latest crypto scandal could spell disaster for the blockchain industry
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Why President Trump’s latest crypto scandal could spell disaster for the blockchain industry
By Leo SchwartzFebruary 3, 2026
As Silicon Alley turns 30, New York is building its own tech mecca
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As Silicon Alley turns 30, New York is building its own tech mecca
By Leo SchwartzFebruary 2, 2026
Goldman Sachs leads $75 million funding round for Fieldguide, an AI-native accounting and audit platform
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Goldman Sachs leads $75 million funding round for Fieldguide, an AI-native accounting and audit platform
By Leo SchwartzFebruary 2, 2026
Landmark crypto bill clears Senate hurdle but Democrats withhold support over lack of ‘gryfto’ rules to prevent Trump family conflicts of interest
Crypto
Landmark crypto bill clears Senate hurdle but Democrats withhold support over lack of ‘gryfto’ rules to prevent Trump family conflicts of interest
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 29, 2026
Why two Gen Z college dropouts are combatting financial nihilism with a credit card startup
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Why two Gen Z college dropouts are combatting financial nihilism with a credit card startup
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 26, 2026
Key crypto bill appears bogged down—but one insider says Clarity Act still in strong position to pass
Crypto
Key crypto bill appears bogged down—but one insider says Clarity Act still in strong position to pass
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 22, 2026
Why Coinbase split with Andreessen Horowitz and the crypto industry on a key bill—and what’s next for the Clarity Act
Crypto
Why Coinbase split with Andreessen Horowitz and the crypto industry on a key bill—and what’s next for the Clarity Act
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 21, 2026
Khosla-backed Formulary raises oversubscribed $4.6 million seed round for its AI-powered private fund manager software
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Khosla-backed Formulary raises oversubscribed $4.6 million seed round for its AI-powered private fund manager software
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 20, 2026
Perps rising: Lighter CEO Vlad Novakovski believes perpetual futures will power crypto’s future growth
Crypto
Perps rising: Lighter CEO Vlad Novakovski believes perpetual futures will power crypto’s future growth
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 15, 2026
Landmark crypto bill on knife’s edge as Coinbase CEO pulls support ahead of key Senate vote
Crypto
Landmark crypto bill on knife’s edge as Coinbase CEO pulls support ahead of key Senate vote
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 14, 2026
Investors cry foul over former NYC Mayor Eric Adams’s crypto launch: ‘Such an obvious rug’
Crypto
Investors cry foul over former NYC Mayor Eric Adams’s crypto launch: ‘Such an obvious rug’
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 13, 2026
Former New York Mayor Eric Adams has a new act as a crypto entrepreneur—though details of his ‘NYC Token’ remain vague
Crypto
Former New York Mayor Eric Adams has a new act as a crypto entrepreneur—though details of his ‘NYC Token’ remain vague
By Leo Schwartz and Ben WeissJanuary 12, 2026
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