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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Senate Confirmation Hearings Begin for SEC Chair Nominee Gary Gensler

If Biden’s choice to chair the SEC is confirmed as expected, what will Gary Gensler’s crypto priorities be?

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Bitcoin Rebounds; Citi Report Says Bitcoin ‘at Tipping Point’

Bitcoin off to a strong start this week; What’s driving the price activity now? Analysis from guests Max Boonen of market maker B2C2 and Raghu Yarlagadda of crypto trading platform FalxonX. Also, where a central bank digital currency was used for the first time in the Caribbean, a key party to the project explains.

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After All-Time Highs, Bitcoin Eyes Worst Week in a Month

“First Mover” reviews reasons for the change in crypto price direction, the hot crypto market in Mexico and commodities trading on a decentralized exchange. Also, JPMorgan sends blockchain payments into orbit.

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Coinbase Closer to Becoming a Publicly Traded Company

The crypto exchange’s Form S-1 was published by the SEC, clearing the way for its listing on Nasdaq. “First Mover” dives into the details with Managing Editor of Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De. Also, Sam Bankman-Fried on his firm’s decision to invest in “the Robinhood of decentralized finance” and markets analysis from Michele Schneider of MarketGauge Group.

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Bitcoin Rebounds as Square, MicroStrategy Buy More BTC

“First Mover” explores reasons for bitcoin’s dramatic price movements this week. Also, why did Ripple register in Wyoming? Why are gold providers selling crypto? And what’s so special about an animated digital cat that traded for $600K?

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New York’s Attorney General Settles With Bitfinex and Tether, Lifting Cloud Over Crypto

In a settlement with the N.Y. Attorney General’s office, Bitfinex and Tether admit no wrongdoing and pay $18.5 million fine. CoinDesk Managing Editor, Global Policy & Regulation Nik De details this major development as “First Mover” explores what it means for crypto. Guests include Paxos CEO Charles Cascarilla and John Velissarios, Central Bank Digital Currency lead at Accenture.

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Bitcoin, Ether Fall from Weekend All-Time Highs

Why the sudden crypto sell-off? Joining “First Mover” to discuss crypto markets and industry news are Stacks Co-founder Muneeb Ali, OKCoin COO Jason Lau and MyEtherWallet COO Brian Norton.

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Bitcoin Hits $1T Market Cap; A Japanese Financial Powerhouse With the Global Crypto Outlook

Oki Matsumoto, Monex Group CEO, joins “First Mover” to discuss the crypto boom in Asia and worldwide. Also, Annabelle Huang of Amber Group on DeFi trends in Asia, and Michael Venuto of Toroso Asset Management with market analysis.

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GameStop Hearings Begin; Jeremy Allaire Predicts ‘Mass Acceleration’ of Stablecoins

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire joins “First Mover” to discuss today’s hot topics: stablecoins, central bank digital currencies (USDC) including the digital yuan, and the “stunning” adoption of cryptocurrencies by institutions and individuals.

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Erik Voorhees Talks DeFi and Bitcoin as BTC Breaks New Record

Crypto pioneer Erik Voorhees joins “First Mover” to discuss why he’s gone full DeFi. Plus, Greg King of Osprey Funds on their new bitcoin trust, and James Putra of TradeStation on bitcoin’s record breaking rally and more.

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