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Lawrence Lewitinn

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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After All-Time Highs, Bitcoin Eyes Worst Week in a Month
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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 sen...
After All-Time Highs, Bitcoin Eyes Worst Week in a Month
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Feb 26, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 26, 2021
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Coinbase Closer to Becoming a Publicly Traded Company
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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...
Coinbase Closer to Becoming a Publicly Traded Company
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Feb 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 25, 2021
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Bitcoin Rebounds as Square, MicroStrategy Buy More BTC
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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...
Bitcoin Rebounds as Square, MicroStrategy Buy More BTC
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Feb 24, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 24, 2021
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New York’s Attorney General Settles With Bitfinex and Tether, Lifting Cloud Over Crypto
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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 & Regulati...
New York’s Attorney General Settles With Bitfinex and Tether, Lifting Cloud Over Crypto
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Feb 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 23, 2021
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Bitcoin, Ether Fall from Weekend All-Time Highs
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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...
Bitcoin, Ether Fall from Weekend All-Time Highs
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Feb 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 22, 2021
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Bitcoin Hits $1T Market Cap; A Japanese Financial Powerhouse With the Global Crypto Outlook
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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...
Bitcoin Hits $1T Market Cap; A Japanese Financial Powerhouse With the Global Crypto Outlook
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Feb 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 19, 2021
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GameStop Hearings Begin; Jeremy Allaire Predicts ‘Mass Acceleration’ of Stablecoins
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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”...
GameStop Hearings Begin; Jeremy Allaire Predicts ‘Mass Acceleration’ of Stablecoins
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Feb 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 18, 2021
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Erik Voorhees Talks DeFi and Bitcoin as BTC Breaks New Record
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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 TradeStatio...
Erik Voorhees Talks DeFi and Bitcoin as BTC Breaks New Record
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Feb 17, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 17, 2021
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Bitcoin Breaks $50K Barrier For First Time; What’s Next?
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Bitcoin Breaks $50K Barrier For First Time; What’s Next?
Today on “First Mover”: Analyst Travis Kling joins us for a crypto markets outlook; Purpose Investments CEO Som Seif on the first bitcoin ETF that his company launches in Cana...
Bitcoin Breaks $50K Barrier For First Time; What’s Next?
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Feb 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 16, 2021
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Bitcoin Rally Takes a Breather As Funding Rates, Volumes Soften
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Bitcoin Rally Takes a Breather As Funding Rates, Volumes Soften
Join us for markets analysis from Thomas Perfumo of Kraken and Rich Rosenblum of GSR Markets. Plus, a look at the upcoming GameStop hearing where Reddit, Robinhood and Citadel...
Bitcoin Rally Takes a Breather As Funding Rates, Volumes Soften
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Feb 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 15, 2021
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