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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.

Former FTX executive Ryan Salame is not pleased with his prison sentence
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Former FTX executive Ryan Salame is not pleased with his prison sentence
By Leo SchwartzMay 29, 2024
The SEC’s surprise blessing of Ethereum ETFs is the crypto makeover no one expected
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The SEC’s surprise blessing of Ethereum ETFs is the crypto makeover no one expected
By Leo SchwartzMay 28, 2024
The House prepares for a historic crypto vote as the political tides shift
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The House prepares for a historic crypto vote as the political tides shift
By Leo SchwartzMay 22, 2024
Controversial blockchain firm Prometheum launches long-awaited Ethereum custody
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Controversial blockchain firm Prometheum launches long-awaited Ethereum custody
By Leo SchwartzMay 20, 2024
Why crypto VCs are fretting about distributions: ‘Let them see the green’
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Why crypto VCs are fretting about distributions: ‘Let them see the green’
By Leo SchwartzMay 20, 2024
Top New York regulator Adrienne Harris optimistic about a federal stablecoin deal—but not at the expense of state authority
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Top New York regulator Adrienne Harris optimistic about a federal stablecoin deal—but not at the expense of state authority
By Leo SchwartzMay 16, 2024
As a landmark crypto bill nears a floor vote, the House digital assets chair sees a path forward
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As a landmark crypto bill nears a floor vote, the House digital assets chair sees a path forward
By Leo SchwartzMay 15, 2024
Social media spurred the last banking crisis. Can it prevent the next one?
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Social media spurred the last banking crisis. Can it prevent the next one?
By Leo SchwartzMay 15, 2024
Crypto has become one of the most powerful forces in political donations. But will it impact the election?
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Crypto has become one of the most powerful forces in political donations. But will it impact the election?
By Leo SchwartzMay 8, 2024
Genesis and LedgerPrime alum raise $28 million for Arbelos, a crypto trading rival to Jane Street
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Genesis and LedgerPrime alum raise $28 million for Arbelos, a crypto trading rival to Jane Street
By Leo SchwartzMay 8, 2024
Ex-DFS regulator raises $5.1 million for crypto venture fund backed by Winklevoss twins and Robert Leshner
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Ex-DFS regulator raises $5.1 million for crypto venture fund backed by Winklevoss twins and Robert Leshner
By Leo SchwartzMay 2, 2024
Publicly traded Bitcoin mining firm Stronghold may sell itself in wake of latest ‘halving’
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Publicly traded Bitcoin mining firm Stronghold may sell itself in wake of latest ‘halving’
By Leo SchwartzMay 2, 2024
The SEC has Ethereum in its crosshairs. But does the agency think Ether is a security?
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The SEC has Ethereum in its crosshairs. But does the agency think Ether is a security?
By Leo SchwartzMay 1, 2024
BlackRock leads $47 million round for Securitize: ‘Another step in the evolution of our digital assets strategy’
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BlackRock leads $47 million round for Securitize: ‘Another step in the evolution of our digital assets strategy’
By Leo SchwartzMay 1, 2024
Binance founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao sentenced to 4 months, will enter prison as country’s richest inmate
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Binance founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao sentenced to 4 months, will enter prison as country’s richest inmate
By Leo SchwartzApril 30, 2024
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