Lawrence Lewitinn

Lawrence Lewitinn serves as the Director of Content for The Tie, a crypto data company, and co-hosts CoinDesk's flagship "First Mover" program. Previously, he held the position of Managing Editor for Markets at CoinDesk. He is a seasoned financial journalist having worked at CNBC, TheStreet, Yahoo Finance, the Observer, and crypto publication Modern Consensus. Lewitinn's career also includes time on Wall Street as a trader of fixed income, currencies, and commodities at Millennium Management and MQS Capital. Lewitinn graduated from New York University and holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Master of International Affairs from Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs. He is also a CFA Charterholder. He holds investments in bitcoin.

Lawrence Lewitinn

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Marchés

Derivatives Data Shows Softening Crypto Enthusiasm

The wind seems to be out of crypto’s sails for now.

This may take some time (step-svetlana / Pixabay).

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Crypto Market Seesaw, Bringing Bitcoin to Retail Locations Near You

Cash transfer company MoneyGram is doubling down on its partnership with Coinme, investing in the crypto-cash exchange for a 4% ownership stake. MoneyGram CEO Alexander Holmes and Coinme CEO Neil Bergquist join “First Mover” to discuss their expansion plans and partnership, making it possible for consumers to purchase bitcoin at thousands of U.S. retail locations. Plus, what to make of the latest crypto market ups and downs? Brad Roth of Thor Financial shares his analysis and outlook.

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Legendary Cryptographer David Chaum on Web 3, Quantum Computing and Digital Currency

“First Mover” hosts are joined by world-renowned cryptographer and privacy advocate and CEO of Elixxir, David Chaum. Chaum shares his views on the current state of cryptocurrency and blockchain and the development of Web 3, among other topics. Chief Administrative Officer of FirstBank Wade Peery shares insights into the plan to offer stablecoin “USDF.” Plus, comments on the crypto regulation turf war from Jones Day Partner James Burnham.

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US Economy Sees Highest Inflation in 4 Decades, Is Bitcoin Still an Inflation Hedge?

“First Mover” hosts speak to PwC Global Crypto Leader Henri Arslanian for his analysis on the crypto markets as the U.S. December consumer price indexes increased 7% from a year ago, the highest level in four decades, and he shares his top crypto prediction for 2022. Plus, former SEC Branch Chief Lisa Bragança shares insights into the current state and outlook for SEC crypto regulation.

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Juridique

LIVE BLOG: Fed Chair Jerome Powell Appears Before the Senate Banking Committee

CoinDesk follows Powell’s confirmation hearing live.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Kevin O’Leary on NFT Market and DeFi, Venture Investor Paul Veradittakit on Bitcoin Markets and 2022 Predictions, Is Bitcoin Nearing a Price Bottom?

“First Mover” hosts speak to Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, for his view on the booming NFT market and the DeFi space. In addition, venture investor and Pantera Capital Partner Paul Veradittakit shares his crypto outlook for 2022. Plus, CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De shares the latest investigative report on Trump-era crypto policy.

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The Mnuchin Files: New Documents Shed Light on Trump-Era Crypto Policy

Jared Kushner advocated behind the scenes for a U.S. digital currency, among other revelations in a 250-page trove from Steven Mnuchin’s tenure at Treasury.

Steven Mnuchin (Illustration: Melody Wang/Photo: Getty Images)

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The Sandbox Co-founder on Metaverse Development, Dfinity Founder on Its Internet Computer Opening an Ethereum Bridge

“First Mover” hosts dive into the discussion around metaverse with The Sandbox Co-founder and COO Sebastien Borget. In addition, DFINITY Founder and Chief Scientist Dominic Williams shares insights behind its internet computer opening an Ethereum bridge and markets analysis from TheoTrade Co-founder Don Kaufman.

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Marchés

2021: The Year of the Alts

The market has decided that it likes bitcoin more than it did a year ago – but it really, really likes ether and its layer 1 rivals.

Altcoins if they were people.

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US Economy Added Fewer Jobs in December Than Expected, Paul Brody on Why He Thinks 2022 Is the Year of Ethereum and More

“First Mover” hosts speak to Ernst & Young Principal & Global Innovation Leader Paul Brody about his outlook for Ethereum in 2022 and some of the key issues that need to be addressed. Looking at the markets, the U.S. economy added 199K jobs last month, fewer than expected. Ben McMillan, CIO of IDX Digital Assets, shares his view on the crypto markets and the impact of macro factors. Plus, Open Earth Foundation Executive Director Martin Wainstein shares insights into utilizing NFT art to help tackle climate change.

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