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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.

Nayib Bukele is an autocrat, not a Bitcoin savior
NewslettersNayib Bukele is an autocrat, not a Bitcoin savior
By Leo SchwartzFebruary 7, 2024
SEC may be forced to declare Ethereum a security after controversial new launch
RegulatorsSEC may be forced to declare Ethereum a security after controversial new launch
By Leo SchwartzFebruary 7, 2024
The founder who launched the ‘Amazon of Latin America’ from a parking garage has transformed retail in the region—and earned himself $7 billion
MagazineThe founder who launched the ‘Amazon of Latin America’ from a parking garage has transformed retail in the region—and earned himself $7 billion
By Leo SchwartzFebruary 1, 2024
Tether still has nearly $5 billion in loans despite pledging to reduce exposure to zero
CompaniesTether still has nearly $5 billion in loans despite pledging to reduce exposure to zero
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 31, 2024
Is DeFi infrastructure? A new proposal is asking Treasury to take a nuanced approach
NewslettersIs DeFi infrastructure? A new proposal is asking Treasury to take a nuanced approach
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 31, 2024
SEC asks to dismiss contested crypto case in which agency faces sanctions over ‘materially false’ statements
RegulatorsSEC asks to dismiss contested crypto case in which agency faces sanctions over ‘materially false’ statements
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 30, 2024
Chris Dixon, the philosopher king of crypto, makes a fresh case for blockchain. Is he too late?
CompaniesChris Dixon, the philosopher king of crypto, makes a fresh case for blockchain. Is he too late?
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 25, 2024
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NewslettersBlockchain companies are meeting with Sen. Warren’s office: ‘No one’s going to educate them if we don’t’
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 24, 2024
SEC blames ‘SIM swap’ attack for disastrous X hack ahead of Bitcoin ETF approval
RegulatorsSEC blames ‘SIM swap’ attack for disastrous X hack ahead of Bitcoin ETF approval
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 22, 2024
LedgerPrime alumni launch crypto hedge fund Split Capital to focus on liquid tokens
CompaniesLedgerPrime alumni launch crypto hedge fund Split Capital to focus on liquid tokens
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 19, 2024
No knockout in latest Coinbase-SEC fight: Both parties still awaiting judge’s decision
RegulatorsNo knockout in latest Coinbase-SEC fight: Both parties still awaiting judge’s decision
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 17, 2024
Custodia is leading a one-bank crypto crusade against the Fed and reviving claims of Operation Chokepoint 2.0
NewslettersCustodia is leading a one-bank crypto crusade against the Fed and reviving claims of Operation Chokepoint 2.0
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 17, 2024
Exclusive: Genesis reaches settlement with New York regulator. Will forfeit BitLicense and pay $8 million fine
RegulatorsExclusive: Genesis reaches settlement with New York regulator. Will forfeit BitLicense and pay $8 million fine
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 12, 2024
BlackRock and Grayscale among 11 firms approved for spot Bitcoin ETFs in long-awaited SEC decision
RegulatorsBlackRock and Grayscale among 11 firms approved for spot Bitcoin ETFs in long-awaited SEC decision
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 10, 2024
With the fake Bitcoin ETF approval, Gary Gensler created his own worst nightmare
NewslettersWith the fake Bitcoin ETF approval, Gary Gensler created his own worst nightmare
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 10, 2024
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