Leo Schwartz is a seasoned reporter with extensive experience covering technology and finance. Currently employed by Fortune since August 2022, Schwartz focuses on the global impact of cryptocurrency and the intersection of finance and technology. Previously, Schwartz worked at Rest of World from June 2020 to August 2022, where coverage centered on global technology with an emphasis on Latin America. Schwartz's career also includes roles as web editor at the North American Congress on Latin America, graduate student at New York University, and various internships in media strategy and production. Schwartz holds a master's degree in journalism and Latin American studies from New York University and a bachelor's degree from Columbia University.