Leo Schwartz
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New York, NY, United States
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‘Nothing to do with crypto’: Regulators pour cold water on Barney Frank’s claim Signature Bank was targeted
The failure of the crypto-friendly bank has spurred rampant speculation. → Read More
Massive vulnerabilities revealed at Dogecoin, Litecoin, and Zcash, with developers warning of additional risks
The cybersecurity firm Halborn worked with the blockchains to patch the risks. → Read More
The SEC’s Gary Gensler and other regulators seized control of the crypto debate—this week lawmakers will try to grab it back
Can a divided Congress manage to pass legislation? → Read More
Crypto’s favorite bank is on the brink. What happens if Silvergate fails?
Silvergate's collapse is a cautionary tale to the industry—and to regulators. → Read More
Coinbase ends relationship with Silvergate as the crypto bank faces federal investigations and viability concerns
After delaying its annual report, Silvergate saw its share price drop more than 40% on Thursday. → Read More
Who is Monkey? The notorious crypto scammer, who drained over $24 million and inspired a legion of copycats, has disappeared
The mainstream rise of NFTs has created a paradise for phishing schemes. → Read More
Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX straw donors made tens of millions of dollars in illegal political contributions, DOJ alleges
New counts were unsealed against the disgraced FTX founder on Thursday. → Read More
The enduring mystery of Moonstone Bank
Could Federal Reserve oversight have prevented the FTX catastrophe? → Read More
Binance aggressively converted rivals' stablecoins in a massive cash grab. It didn't always tell its customers
Blockchain data suggests Binance may have been converting users' collateral without permission. → Read More
Coinbase beats revenue estimates but still posts $2.6 billion loss for 2022 amid Crypto Winter
Revenue from stablecoin USDC continues to be a bright spot for the exchange. → Read More
SEC dunks on Paul Pierce, whose 7-figure settlement for shilling EthereumMax tokens mirrors Kim Kardashian’s
The charges are related to Pierce's promotion of the EthereumMax token in 2021. → Read More
Gary Gensler says his door is open. Crypto companies say that’s not true
Is registering with the SEC as simple as filling out a form on a website? → Read More
‘The nightmare isn’t over yet’: Senate Banking Committee reckons with FTX fallout
In the latest congressional hearing on crypto, senators looked to the future of regulation. → Read More
Gary Gensler hits Kraken with $30 million settlement, prompting outcry of ‘regulation by enforcement’
The decision is a win for Gary Gensler’s SEC and sheds doubt on the future of staking. → Read More
‘I’ve read all the spy novels’: Judge and Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers spar over his use of messaging apps
The latest hearing in the disgraced FTX founder’s criminal trial focused on his communication with potential witnesses. → Read More
With crypto banking on the brink, rumors are flying
An obscure government office is at the center of uncertainty for two key companies. → Read More
Judge rules that Sam Bankman-Fried must stop contacting former employees of FTX, Alameda Research
The decision is pending a hearing on Feb. 7. → Read More
Elon Musk considering crypto payments for Twitter in push to build ‘everything app’
The social media platform is applying for regulatory licenses. → Read More
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried must stop contacting former employees, prosecutors say
New bail conditions would restrict the FTX founder’s use of messaging platforms. → Read More
Ritchie Torres went from crypto ‘newbie’ to key ally in Washington. Now he could shape the industry’s post-FTX future
The second-term Congressman from the Bronx is one of many who got donations from Sam Bankman-Fried. He's fighting for rules that could help crypto serve the "unbanked." → Read More