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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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US GDP Shrinks for a Second Time, Falling 0.9% in Q2. Is the US in a Recession? What it Means for Crypto
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US GDP Shrinks for a Second Time, Falling 0.9% in Q2. Is the US in a Recession? What it Means for Crypto
The second quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is out: the United States economy contracted again for the second time, falling 0.9%. This comes after it decreased a 1.6% annu...
US GDP Shrinks for a Second Time, Falling 0.9% in Q2. Is the US in a Recession? What it Means for Crypto
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Jul 28, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 28, 2022
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CFTC Commissioner Pham on Crypto Regulation; Fed Set to Raise Rates, What Does it Mean for Crypto?
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CFTC Commissioner Pham on Crypto Regulation; Fed Set to Raise Rates, What Does it Mean for Crypto?
“First Mover” dives into today’s top stories in crypto, including the latest news from the regulatory front and reaction to reports that crypto exchanges Coinbase and Kraken a...
CFTC Commissioner Pham on Crypto Regulation; Fed Set to Raise Rates, What Does it Mean for Crypto?
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Jul 27, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 27, 2022
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SEC Reportedly Investigating Coinbase, Bitcoin Tumbles Toward $21K
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SEC Reportedly Investigating Coinbase, Bitcoin Tumbles Toward $21K
“First Mover” dives into top stories affecting crypto markets, particularly the Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting that kicks off today and news that the SEC is reportedly inve...
SEC Reportedly Investigating Coinbase, Bitcoin Tumbles Toward $21K
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Jul 26, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 26, 2022
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Is FTX’s High Stakes Offer a Good Deal for Voyager? Big Week Ahead in Markets
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Is FTX’s High Stakes Offer a Good Deal for Voyager? Big Week Ahead in Markets
FTX and Voyager battle it out publicly after FTX made an offer that the bankrupt crypto lender claims would be a bad deal for its customers. Bankruptcy expert Thomas Braziel o...
Is FTX’s High Stakes Offer a Good Deal for Voyager? Big Week Ahead in Markets
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Jul 25, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 25, 2022
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Three Arrows Founders Break Their Silence; SEC Calls 9 Cryptos ‘Securities’ in Insider Trading Case
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Three Arrows Founders Break Their Silence; SEC Calls 9 Cryptos ‘Securities’ in Insider Trading Case
“First Mover” dives into the biggest stories of the day. CoinDesk Indices Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg shares her insights as bitcoin (BTC) tops $23,000. Plus, former pros...
Three Arrows Founders Break Their Silence; SEC Calls 9 Cryptos ‘Securities’ in Insider Trading Case
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Jul 22, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 22, 2022
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Bitcoin, Alts Dip as ECB Raises Rates 50 Basis Points, First Hike in 11 Years
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Bitcoin, Alts Dip as ECB Raises Rates 50 Basis Points, First Hike in 11 Years
Fresh on the heels of the European Central Bank’s decision to raise interest rates higher than expected to fight inflation, “First Mover” examines the impact on crypto markets...
Bitcoin, Alts Dip as ECB Raises Rates 50 Basis Points, First Hike in 11 Years
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Jul 21, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 21, 2022
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Crypto Markets Rally, Polygon’s Disney Boost, Former Celsius Employee Speaks Out
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Crypto Markets Rally, Polygon’s Disney Boost, Former Celsius Employee Speaks Out
“First Mover” dives into crypto markets to discuss the relief rally underway. Is the worst of the crypto industry’s credit crisis over? Former Celsius employee Timothy Cradle...
Crypto Markets Rally, Polygon’s Disney Boost, Former Celsius Employee Speaks Out
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Jul 20, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 20, 2022
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Crypto Lender Celsius’ First Court Hearing & Reorganization Plan, Global Adoption of CBDCs
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Crypto Lender Celsius’ First Court Hearing & Reorganization Plan, Global Adoption of CBDCs
Celsius Network is betting its mining operation will drive revenue to help the crypto lender emerge from bankruptcy. CoinDesk’s Cheyenne Ligon joins “First Mover” to report th...
Crypto Lender Celsius’ First Court Hearing & Reorganization Plan, Global Adoption of CBDCs
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Jul 19, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 19, 2022
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Chris Giancarlo on First Hearing in Celsius Bankruptcy Case; Ethereum Merge Update
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Chris Giancarlo on First Hearing in Celsius Bankruptcy Case; Ethereum Merge Update
Celsius Network reveals how it plans to protect customers as it prepares for its first hearing in New York bankruptcy court. Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo joins “First...
Chris Giancarlo on First Hearing in Celsius Bankruptcy Case; Ethereum Merge Update
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Jul 18, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 18, 2022
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Ether’s 12% Jump, Celsius’ $1.2B Balance Sheet Hole, Reaction to US Inflation Data and China Q2 GDP
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Ether’s 12% Jump, Celsius’ $1.2B Balance Sheet Hole, Reaction to US Inflation Data and China Q2 GDP
As it prepares for its first hearing in New York bankruptcy court on Monday, crypto lender Celsius Network has acknowledged it now has a $1.2 billion hole in its balance sheet...
Ether’s 12% Jump, Celsius’ $1.2B Balance Sheet Hole, Reaction to US Inflation Data and China Q2 GDP
By Christine LeeLawrence LewitinnEmily Parker
Jul 15, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 15, 2022
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