Lawrence Lewitinn

Lawrence Lewitinn joined CoinDesk as Managing Editor for Markets in December 2019. Lawrence is a seasoned financial journalist and a former Wall Street trader. Over the course of his career, he's worked at CNBC, TheStreet, Yahoo, the Observer and crypto publication Modern Consensus. Lewitinn holds positions of $200 or less in over 120 cryptocurrencies.

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The Latest Crypto Market Moves, Can Bitcoin Be Shut down, Cipher Mining’s Plans to Go Public and Tory Lanez’s Big NFT Sale

Markets Analysis from Quantum Economics’ Jason Deane who explains why he’s convinced bitcoin cannot be shut down. Also, Cipher Mining CEO Tyler Page on going public and the NFT craze in music industry.

By Christine Lee Lawrence Lewitinn Emily Parker

Mar 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 8, 2021

Markets

Cryptocurrency

Crypto Options Trading, Explained

The current crypto options market is mostly dominated by institutions but retail traders are beginning to join the party.

By Ollie Leech Lawrence Lewitinn

Mar 5, 2021 at 7:18 p.m. UTC

Mar 5, 2021

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Markets React to Strong Jobs Report, Fidelity With Institutional Investor News, Stablecoins vs. CBDCs and More

The latest crypto market moves, Fidelity Digital Assets Research Director Ria Bhutoria anticipating more institutional investors to enter crypto, XBTO’s Philippe Bekhazi on the future of stablecoins and Valour’s Diana Biggs discusses crypto adoption and the regulatory environment in Europe.

By Christine Lee Lawrence Lewitinn Emily Parker

Mar 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 5, 2021

First Mover

The Fed’s Jerome Powell to Speak on US Economy; Bitcoin Lower

Saying she’s alarmed by the size of the U.S. debt, pro-crypto Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis discusses her congressional agenda; and a markets check with Spanish economist Daniel Lacalle.

By Christine Lee Lawrence Lewitinn Emily Parker

Mar 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 4, 2021

Markets

First mover

How to Buy Bitcoin at an 80% Premium From Michael Saylor

Buying MicroStrategy stock solely for the bitcoin play? It'll cost you a lot.

By Lawrence Lewitinn

Mar 3, 2021 at 10:14 p.m. UTC

Mar 3, 2021

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Bitcoin Retakes Key $50K Level; Michael Saylor on His Bitcoin Strategy

Micro Strategy CEO Michael Saylor joins First Mover to discuss his company’s aggressive bitcoin purchases and why he has spent over 2 1 B to buy almost 91 000 BTC Also Charlie Lee talks about the future of his litecoin cryptocurrency and blockchain comes to the automotive industry MOBI CEO Chris Ballinger on his project [...]

By Christine Lee Lawrence Lewitinn Emily Parker

Mar 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 3, 2021

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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?

By Christine Lee Lawrence Lewitinn Emily Parker

Mar 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 2, 2021

First Mover

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 B 2 C 2 and Raghu Yarlagadda of crypto trading platform Falxon X Also where a central bank digital currency was used for the first time in the Caribbean a key party to [...]

By Christine Lee Lawrence Lewitinn Emily Parker

Mar 1, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 1, 2021

First Mover

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.

By Christine Lee Lawrence Lewitinn Emily Parker

Feb 26, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

Feb 26, 2021

First Mover

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 [...]

By Christine Lee Lawrence Lewitinn Emily Parker

Feb 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

Feb 25, 2021