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.

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Bitcoin Falls Below $60K as Cryptocurrencies Tumble, Barbados Ambassador Explains Why the Country Is Setting Up Embassy in the Metaverse

“First Mover” hosts speak to Barbados Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Gabriel Abed as the country says it will become the first sovereign nation to set up an embassy in the metaverse. Meanwhile, bitcoin dipped below $60K amid more tough talk from China and negative comments from a Twitter executive. Genesis Volatility Co-founder and CEO Greg Magadini shares his market insights. Plus, what’s contributing to BitGo’s rapid growth this year? BitGo CEO Mike Belshe explains.

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Bitcoin Taproot Upgrade Activated, Opening Door to New Features, Animoca Brands Joins Forces With K-pop Agency and More

“First Mover” hosts get an insider analysis from CoinDesk Managing Editor for Technology Christie Harkin as Bitcoin’s taproot upgrade is now officially activated. Could this upgrade improve the blockchain’s privacy, scalability, and security? Bitcoin’s move suggests more upside. Gritt Trakulhoon, an analyst for Titan, gives his market analysis. Plus, Hong Kong-based prominent NFT investor Animoca Brands joins forces with a K-pop agency to launch NFTs featuring artists. Animoca Brands CEO Robby Yung shares more details.

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Chia Network Provides Blockchain Solutions to Help Costa Rican Government Track Climate Change

“First Mover” hosts speak to Bram Cohen, co-founder of the Chia Network, as his company supplies technical services for the Costa Rican government to track climate change metrics. Plus, market insights from Chief Investment Officer at Toroso Investments Michael Venuto.

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What’s Behind the Market Pullback? Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on the Race to Become the Next Bitcoin Hub as New York City Gets Its Own Coin and More

“First Mover” hosts speak to Miami Mayor Francis Suarez for details on his plan to take the next paycheck in bitcoin, as well as the city’s plan to become the next bitcoin hub. Community Lead for CityCoins Patrick Stanley shares the newly-launched New York City Coin, which many see as a rivalry to the Miami Coin. Plus, market insights from Co-founder & President of GSR Markets Rich Rosenblum.

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MakerDAO Is Now Fully Decentralized, Foundry Announces Digital Assets Staking Business and Range of Services for Institutions

“First Mover” hosts speak to crypto OG and the founder of MakerDAO, a decentralized credit platform on Ethereum that supports the Dai stablecoin, Rune Christensen. He shares his thoughts on the Biden administration’s stablecoin report and the latest decentralization within his organization. Oanda Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya provides markets analysis as bitcoin retreats from an all-time high. Plus, Foundry announces a Digital Assets Staking Business and Range of Services for Institutions supporting 20 blockchains and counting. Foundry CEO Mike Colyer shares details of this launch.

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Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High Above $68K as Ether Also Sets New Record

“First Mover” hosts speak to Customers Bank CEO & Co-Founder Sam Sidhu for his market insights as both bitcoin and ether jumped to new all-time highs. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) publishes crypto anti-money laundering guidance. ACAMS Executive Director Rick McDonell provides his take on the guidance and implication for cryptocurrency. Plus, an update on the rollout of Nigeria’s central bank digital currency eNaira from Nestcoin CEO & Founding Partner Yele Bademosi.

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Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu on White House Stablecoin Report

“First Mover” hosts speak to Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu about the White House’s report on stablecoins calling for bank-like oversight. Plus, crypto markets analysis from FTX.US CRO Brett Harrison.

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Circle CEO and Founder Jeremy Allaire on White House Stablecoin Report

“First Mover” hosts speak with stablecoin USDC issuer Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire as the company facing increasing scrutiny from the regulators amid Biden Administration’s stablecoin report. Voyager Digital CEO Steve Ehrlich shares insights into the multi-year partnership signed with Mark Cuban’s Dallas Mavericks. Plus, Blockchain Research Institute Co-founder and Executive Chairman Don Tapscott shares his take on big tech diving into Metaverse.

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Former CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad on White House Stablecoin Report, DJ Alesso Releases NFT That Comes With Space Flights

“First Mover” hosts speak to former CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad for his take on the stablecoin report released by the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets. AscendEX Head of Business Development Shane Molidor provides markets analysis as Ether hits a fresh all-time high at $4,668.69 Wednesday. Plus, EDM artist Alesso is teaming up with OneOf for a first-ever NFT that comes with stratospheric space flights for two token holders. Alesso and OneOf Co-founder & CEO Lin Dai share the details behind this initiative.

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Ether Breaks $4,600 With New All-Time High, Will New York City’s New Mayor Eric Adams Turn the Big Apple Into a Bitcoin Hub?

“First Mover” hosts speak to CoinDesk Indexes Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg for her insights on the crypto markets as Ethereum surged past $4,600. The White House is targeting stablecoins and calling for bank-like federal oversight. Congressman Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) shares his take on the news. Plus, Founder and Executive Producer of NFT.NYC Jodee Rich explains the unique opportunity in the red hot NFT space.

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