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

Últimas de Lawrence Lewitinn


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Crypto Markets Tumble, CoinDesk’s Annual Digital Assets Review, Australian Open in the Metaverse

“First Mover” dives into the crypto markets with CoinDesk research analyst George Kaloudis for your first look at the latest CoinDesk Annual Review. Jam packed with data and analysis on crypto performance and trends, the hosts and Kaloudis discuss the implications for 2022. Also, the Australian Open announces its metaverse project on the heels of news that tennis superstar Novak Djokovic’s visa has been denied. Guests are Ridley Plummer, Metaverse and NFT project manager of the Australian Open and Adam De Cata of Run It Wild.

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Risk and Opportunity for Algorithmic Stablecoin, The Case for BlockbusterDAO

“First Mover” hosts speak to Harvard Business School Professor of Business Administration Marco Di Maggio about the risk and opportunity for algorithmic stablecoin. Seth Ginns, CoinFund managing partner and head of Liquid Investments, analyzes crypto markets. Plus, taking a page from ConstitutionDao, will BlockbusterDAO succeed in its mission? Tasafila, founder of BlockbusterDAO, shares insights into the movement.

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Política

CoinDesk Joins Court Case Seeking Access to NYAG Tether Documents

Tether wants the state Supreme Court to stop the attorney general’s office from sharing documents requested by CoinDesk. CoinDesk is now a party to the proceedings.

New York State Supreme Court (Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images)

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Breaking Down Web 3.0, The Near Foundation, Kavita Gupta’s New Fund

“First Mover” dives into Web 3.0, what it means to different blockchain leaders, and do their plans include Ethereum? Joining the show to discuss this major theme of 2022 are the Near Foundation’s new CEO, Marieke Flament, and Kavita Gupta, founder of the new Delta Blockchain Fund. Also, Ronnie Moas of Standpoint Research shares his crypto markets analysis.

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Crypto Markets Update and Outlook, Layer 2 Solutions to Improve Ethereum Performance

“First Mover” dives into crypto markets on the first day stock markets open in the new year. Joining us to discuss the general 2022 crypto outlook, questions about the inflation-hedge narrative, correlation to the stock market, volatility, DeFi and more is Greg Magadini, CEO of Genesis Volatility. Also, Jan Hartmann of Banxa Labs on the progress in deploying Layer 2 solutions to lower Ethereum gas fees and speed up transaction times.

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SEC Commissioner Peirce on 2022 Outlook for Stablecoins, NFTs, Bitcoin ETFs, New Legislation and More

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce joins “First Mover” to discuss a wide range of topics affecting the crypto industry and markets in 2022. That includes the future of stablecoins, the prospects for a U.S. bitcoin ETF, regulatory concerns around NFTs, and the status of Peirce’s Safe Harbor proposal. Also, a look back at top NFT stories that helped drive mainstream crypto adoption in 2021.

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Legendary Investor Bill Tai on NFTs, Metaverse and the Future of Blockchain

In this special episode of “First Mover,” host Christine Lee sits down with Bill Tai, co-founder and chairman of “NFT for social good platform,” Metagood. The venture capital (VC) legend, startup mentor, prodigious networker, kitesurfer and passionate conservationist explains the social potential and possible risks of NFTs. He also shares his insights into the metaverse, tokenization, and wider outlook for blockchain technology.

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Crypto Markets Analysis, Global Adoption, Crypto Regulation in Review

What’s going on in the crypto markets? “First Mover” discusses the near and long-term bitcoin and altcoin outlook with guest Andriy Velykyy of Allbridge. Also, what does the new year hold for global crypto adoption, and does Ukraine have a future as a major crypto hub? Plus, the year in crypto policy and regulation: much discussed and much more to do in 2022.

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Grayscale’s 2022 Outlook, A Shift in Bitcoin Demographics, End-of-Year Taxes

“First Mover” dives into crypto markets and end-of-year taxes. Joining the show to discuss are Rayhaneh Sharif-Askary, head of Investor Relations at Grayscale, and Mark Steber, chief tax information officer at tax firm Jackson Hewitt. Plus, a look at shifting bitcoin demographics and what that implies for crypto markets in 2022.

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Mercados

Why Portfolio Managers Will Need to Look at Altcoins in 2022

The more uncorrelated they become with bitcoin (itself uncorrelated to traditional assets), the stronger the diversification play.

Huevos en varias canastas. (Alexandra Koch/Pixabay)