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 Holds $40K Support After Market Sell-off, Messari CEO on DeFi Regulations, Polkadot’s Gavin Wood on Web 3.0

“First Mover” is joined by Messari CEO Ryan Selkis as he shares insights into the current state of DeFi regulations and its impact on crypto firms. Gavin Wood, the creator of Polkadot and Kusama and co-founder of Ethereum, shares his view on Web 3.0. Plus, Star Atlas CEO Michael Wagner explains how his Solana-based metaverse gaming platform is making a difference in the “play-to-earn” gaming space.

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China’s Evergrande Default Risk Could Have Ripple Effect in Crypto Markets

“First Mover” speaks on Chinese real estate developer Evergrande’s default risk and its impact on the crypto markets with Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at ETF and mutual fund manager VanEck, and Paul Brody, Principal & Global Innovation Leader at Ernst and Young, shares his insights into Ernst & Young’s collaboration with Polygon on Ethereum scaling. Plus, Abraham Sutherland, former deputy associate counsel during the George W. Bush administration and energy developer Saker Group director, provides insights into crypto regulations.

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Sam Bankman-Fried on Crypto and Blockchain Innovations, US Treasury Department Preparing Report on Stablecoins

“First Mover” host Christine Lee speaks to FTX Chief Executive Officer Sam Bankman-Fried on the firm’s expansion plan and innovation in the crypto and blockchain space. BTCS Chief Executive Officer Charles Allen provides in-depth analysis on the crypto markets and the impact of $1 billion worth of ETH being burned. CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De shares insights into the news that the U.S. Treasury Department is preparing a report on stablecoins. Plus, Anchorage CEO Nathan McCauley on how crypto companies should prepare for more regulations.

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Crypto Wealth Management Startup Abra Raises $55M to Grow Globally

“First Mover” is joined by Abra CEO Bill Barhydt as the company just raised $55 million to grow globally. Parkpine Capital Managing Director Ahmed Shabana shares markets insights. Plus, over $1 billion worth of Ethereum (ETH) now burned after EIP 1559 update so far. Future Perfect Ventures Founder & Managing Partner Jalak Jobanputra gives his hot take.

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What Does Ethereum Challenger Algorand’s Explosive Growth Mean for the Markets?

“First Mover” is live for a third consecutive day from the 2021 SALT Conference. Host Christine Lee talks to Algorand COO Sean Ford about the network’s explosive growth as the token is up 555% YTD. Viridi Funds CEO Wes Fulford analyzes the current crypto markets, and LMAX Group CEO David Mercer shares insights into his latest $300 million raise at a $1 billion valuation.

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Are Stablecoins Really Stable? What to Expect From SEC Chair Gensler’s Testimony on Regulating Crypto

“First Mover” host Christine Lee brings you special coverage of the SALT Conference 2021 live from the Javits Center in New York. Circle Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO Jeremy Allaire sheds light on the stability concerns around stablecoins. Former Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks shares insights into crypto regulations. Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko discusses the factors driving SOL’s skyrocketing popularity. Plus, markets analysis from iCapital Network Managing Director & Chief Investment Strategist Anastasia Amoroso.

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Live From the SALT Conference 2021, Anthony Scaramucci Shares His Crypto Ambition

This is a “First Mover” special edition with Christine Lee anchoring live from the SALT Conference 2021. SALT Conference and SkyBridge Capital Founder Anthony Scaramucci shares this year’s conference highlights and why digital asset firms are important to be included. Looking into the crypto markets, Osprey Funds Founder & CEO Greg King analyzes the fast-moving Solana token as his firm launches the Osprey Solana Fund, the first of its kind in the US. Plus, Christie’s Head of Digital Art & Online Sales, Noah Davis, gives his in-depth analysis on why NFTs are the best performing asset class in crypto this year.

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Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz on Crypto Regulations, Crypto.com CEO on Partnership With Paris Saint-Germain

“First Mover” is joined by former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz, who just left the agency at the end of August and is now joining venture capital firm a16z as an advisor. Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek shares insights into the multi-year sponsorship deal with Paris Saint-Germain and why it matters. PowerTrade Co-Founder Mario Gomez Lozada provides his short-term and long-term outlook for bitcoin.

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Chris Giancarlo on His New Book: “#Crypto Dad: The Fight For the Future of Money”

“First Mover” talks to Chris Giancarlo, Former CFTC Chairman, Willkie Farr & Gallagher Senior Counsel, aka “Crypto Dad” about his upcoming book, and on the latest cases of crypto regulations. Plus, Coindesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De provides his insights into Coinbase’s fight to gain regulatory clarity.

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Coinbase CEO Says SEC Threatened to Sue the Company Over Lending Product, Bitcoin Stabilizes Around $46K After Selloff

“First Mover” talks to Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the SEC threatened to sue the firm over lending product. Coinbase VP for Products Sanchan Saxena and OneOf CEO and Co-founder Lin Dai join the program as Coinbase is also partnering with OneOf in offering NFT products. FINXFLO Head of Institutional Sales Jeff Reed shares his markets analysis as the bitcoin price stabilizes around $46K. Lex Sokolin from ConsenSys shares the latest growth of crypto wallet MetaMask.

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