Leo Schwartz is a former senior writer at Fortune, where he covered fintech, crypto, venture capital, and financial regulation; contributed to 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.
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 13, 2023
RegulatorsGary Gensler has entered the chat: Winklevoss-Silbert spat intensifies as SEC alleges Gemini and Genesis sold unregistered securities
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 12, 2023
CompaniesCoinbase just announced it’s laying off 20% of its staff amid broader cuts in the crypto industry
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 10, 2023
CompaniesSam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers just filed a claim to keep his $450 million in Robinhood shares, arguing he needs them for legal fees
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 6, 2023
RegulatorsCoinbase just reached a $100M settlement with New York regulators. Here’s what that means for crypto
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 4, 2023
CompaniesA judge just blocked Sam Bankman-Fried from accessing FTX and Alameda funds days after reports of transactions from crypto wallets previously associated with him
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 3, 2023
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RegulatorsElizabeth Warren’s new crypto bill sent shock waves through the industry. Here’s what it could mean
By Leo SchwartzDecember 21, 2022
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