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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.

Southwest’s Gary Kelly flew the company through pandemic turbulence, but will an activist attack bring it all crashing down?
FinanceSouthwest’s Gary Kelly flew the company through pandemic turbulence, but will an activist attack bring it all crashing down?
By Leo SchwartzJuly 3, 2024
SEC sues MetaMask developer Consensys as it extends legal crusade against crypto industry
RegulatorsSEC sues MetaMask developer Consensys as it extends legal crusade against crypto industry
By Leo SchwartzJune 28, 2024
Carnival shares rise as flood of demand for cruise bookings bolsters record quarterly results
FinanceCarnival shares rise as flood of demand for cruise bookings bolsters record quarterly results
By Leo SchwartzJune 26, 2024
Ethereum ETFs are coming. Can they revive tepid crypto markets?
NewslettersEthereum ETFs are coming. Can they revive tepid crypto markets?
By Leo SchwartzJune 26, 2024
The CFTC is probing Jump Crypto, previously one of the sector’s biggest players
CompaniesThe CFTC is probing Jump Crypto, previously one of the sector’s biggest players
By Leo SchwartzJune 20, 2024
With Donald Trump’s rumored memecoin, the presidential crypto circus has begun—and it’s only going to get worse
NewslettersWith Donald Trump’s rumored memecoin, the presidential crypto circus has begun—and it’s only going to get worse
By Leo SchwartzJune 19, 2024
Warren Buffett has been on a 9-day buying tear with oil stock Occidental, and it could shed insight into Berkshire Hathaway’s bigger strategy, analyst says
FinanceWarren Buffett has been on a 9-day buying tear with oil stock Occidental, and it could shed insight into Berkshire Hathaway’s bigger strategy, analyst says
By Leo SchwartzJune 18, 2024
Exclusive: Kickstarter shakes up leadership team, terminating senior employees and promoting execs, as it tries to rebrand itself
TechExclusive: Kickstarter shakes up leadership team, terminating senior employees and promoting execs, as it tries to rebrand itself
By Jessica Mathews and Leo SchwartzJune 14, 2024
Don’t look now, but Binance is back on top
NewslettersDon’t look now, but Binance is back on top
By Leo SchwartzJune 12, 2024
Q&A with the author of ‘The Trolls of Wall Street’: Gambling, conspiracies, and the return of Roaring Kitty
FinanceQ&A with the author of ‘The Trolls of Wall Street’: Gambling, conspiracies, and the return of Roaring Kitty
By Leo SchwartzJune 10, 2024
Roaring Kitty blasts E-Trade over ban threat during triumphant return to YouTube
FinanceRoaring Kitty blasts E-Trade over ban threat during triumphant return to YouTube
By Leo SchwartzJune 7, 2024
Portrait of Yida Gao from Shima Capital..
NewslettersA crypto wunderkind’s $200 million fund had the backing of investors like Bill Ackman and Galaxy. Then everything went south
By Leo SchwartzJune 7, 2024
Portrait of Yida Gao from Shima Capital..
CompaniesHe taught at MIT, worked at Morgan Stanley, and convinced Bill Ackman and Galaxy to back his $200 million crypto fund by his early 30s. His future is now in jeopardy
By Leo SchwartzJune 6, 2024
The SEC backs out of Salt Lake City after disastrous crypto lawsuit results in $1.8 million penalty, citing ‘significant attrition’
NewslettersThe SEC backs out of Salt Lake City after disastrous crypto lawsuit results in $1.8 million penalty, citing ‘significant attrition’
By Leo SchwartzJune 5, 2024
Venture giant a16z ramps up political push with additional $25 million donation to crypto super PAC Fairshake
CompaniesVenture giant a16z ramps up political push with additional $25 million donation to crypto super PAC Fairshake
By Leo SchwartzMay 30, 2024
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