Lawrence Lewitinn

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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Nigeria Central Bank Digital Currency eNaira Goes Live Today, Matt West Becomes First DeFi Developer to Run for Congress
Nigeria Central Bank Digital Currency eNaira Goes Live Today, Matt West Becomes First DeFi Developer to Run for Congress
“First Mover” hosts discuss today’s hot topics: Olumide Adesina, a Nigeria-based certified Investment Trader and CoinDesk Contributor, shares insights into the launch of eNair...
Nigeria Central Bank Digital Currency eNaira Goes Live Today, Matt West Becomes First DeFi Developer to Run for Congress
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As the CME’s Volume Gets Pumped, the Bitcoin ETF’s Quirky Structure Could Explain Some of It
If one wants exposure to bitcoin, the purest play is buying bitcoin itself. Everything else comes with its own idiosyncrasies.
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Valkyrie Funds Launches Second US Bitcoin Futures ETF ‘BTF’ Today, CME Takes Over As Largest Bitcoin Futures Exchange As ‘BITO’ Pushes Limits
Valkyrie Funds Launches Second US Bitcoin Futures ETF ‘BTF’ Today, CME Takes Over As Largest Bitcoin Futures Exchange As ‘BITO’ Pushes Limits
“First Mover” team discusses Valkyrie Funds launching the second bitcoin futures ETF in the U.S., under the ticker “BTF” on the Nasdaq this morning. CEO of Valkyrie Leah Wald...
Valkyrie Funds Launches Second US Bitcoin Futures ETF ‘BTF’ Today, CME Takes Over As Largest Bitcoin Futures Exchange As ‘BITO’ Pushes Limits
Ex-CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo on Bitcoin Futures ETFs in the US, Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $64K While Ethereum Eyes Record High
Ex-CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo on Bitcoin Futures ETFs in the US, Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $64K While Ethereum Eyes Record High
“First Mover” hosts discuss the top stories moving the crypto markets: more bitcoin futures ETFs are set to start trading today and Monday. Ex-U.S. Commodity Futures Trading C...
Ex-CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo on Bitcoin Futures ETFs in the US, Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $64K While Ethereum Eyes Record High
Breaking News: Bitcoin Breaks Previous All-Time-High of $64,888.99
Breaking News: Bitcoin Breaks Previous All-Time-High of $64,888.99
“First Mover” team dives into the top stories impacting the crypto markets today: Bloomberg is reporting ProShares bitcoin futures ETF BITO debuts as second-highest traded fun...
Breaking News: Bitcoin Breaks Previous All-Time-High of $64,888.99
A Big Day for Crypto: ProShares to Launch First U.S. Bitcoin Futures ETF ‘BITO’ on New York Stock Exchange
A Big Day for Crypto: ProShares to Launch First U.S. Bitcoin Futures ETF ‘BITO’ on New York Stock Exchange
“First Mover” team dives into the top stories moving the crypto markets today. ProShares is launching the first bitcoin futures ETF in the U.S. “BITO” on the New York Stock Ex...
A Big Day for Crypto: ProShares to Launch First U.S. Bitcoin Futures ETF ‘BITO’ on New York Stock Exchange
Outlook of Bitcoin Futures ETFs in the US, Crypto Policy Week at CoinDesk, Bitcoin Charging Above $60K and More
Outlook of Bitcoin Futures ETFs in the US, Crypto Policy Week at CoinDesk, Bitcoin Charging Above $60K and More
“First Mover” team dives into SEC’s pending decisions on three other bitcoin futures ETFs as ProShares just received the green light to start trading its bitcoin futures ETF o...
Outlook of Bitcoin Futures ETFs in the US, Crypto Policy Week at CoinDesk, Bitcoin Charging Above $60K and More
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Bitcoin Mining Is Decentralizing – Here’s Proof
Mining has moved out of China. Is this good for bitcoin? Based on one metric at least, the answer is a resounding yes.
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SEC Will Reportedly Allow Bitcoin Futures ETFs to Launch, Bitcoin Breaks $59K
SEC Will Reportedly Allow Bitcoin Futures ETFs to Launch, Bitcoin Breaks $59K
“First Mover” with breaking news: The SEC, facing a Monday deadline to act on the first bitcoin futures ETF application, will reportedly take no action, allowing the ETF to be...
SEC Will Reportedly Allow Bitcoin Futures ETFs to Launch, Bitcoin Breaks $59K
Vladimir Putin Signals Cryptocurrency Acceptance, Bitcoin, Ether, Top Altcoins Trading Higher
Vladimir Putin Signals Cryptocurrency Acceptance, Bitcoin, Ether, Top Altcoins Trading Higher
Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly says cryptocurrency “has the right to exist and can be used as a means of payment.” The hosts of “First Mover” review Russia’s stan...
Vladimir Putin Signals Cryptocurrency Acceptance, Bitcoin, Ether, Top Altcoins Trading Higher