David Lawant

David Lawant is the head of research for Anchorage Digital, where he leads the firm’s analysis into the evolving crypto landscape. Before joining Anchorage Digital, he built the research function at FalconX, a crypto prime broker, and was head of research at Bitwise Asset Management, one of the leading crypto asset managers. David is a regular contributor to multiple crypto publications and has taken part in papers covering a wide range of topics related to crypto, including the first guide for crypto published by the CFA Research Institute.

Prior to entering crypto, David spent a decade as a sell-side equity research analyst covering Latin-American stocks, during which he was awarded the Institutional Investor award as one of the leading analysts in his industries a total 13 times and participated in equity offerings totalling over $25 billion. He holds a B.A. in Electrical Engineering from Sao Paulo University and an Msc. in Business from Stanford University.

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Crypto for Advisors: Crypto’s fixture in 401(k) plans

Crypto is becoming a permanent 401(k) fixture. We detail the shift from regulatory bans to presidential mandate and new DOL guidance, plus the latest big institutional bets.

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Crypto at a Pivotal Moment

The U.S. election combined with an easier monetary environment could spark the next crypto bull market, says David Lawant.

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Crypto for Advisors: Are ETH ETFs Coming?

Market odds of approval in May are dwindling, but David Lawant and Purvi Maniar of FalconX say we’ll likely see an ETH ETF approval over the next 12-18 months.

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How the Launch of Spot ETFs Could Dampen Bitcoin’s Volatility

The approval of a wave of bitcoin exchange-traded funds will lead to a more mature market structure, say Vivek Chauhan and David Lawant, of FalconX.

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Liquidity Trends Suggest 'Uptober' Could Be the Start of a New Crypto Bull Run

Stronger interest from institutional investors and a market with relatively few sellers could mean we’ve entered a new phase of the market, say FalconX’s Vivek Chauhan and David Lawant.

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Ethereum Staking in 2023: A Year of Growth and Transformation

Ethereum staking saw strong demand from institutions following the Merge. Even if the adoption rate slows down in a few months, its future looks promising, say Vivek Chauhan and David Lawant, of FalconX.

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What in the World Is Going on With Crypto Regulation?

In years past, regulatory clarity has fueled crypto bull markets. While global strides in clear crypto regulations are evident, particularly in Hong Kong, EU and UK, the US lags, emphasizing the need for enhanced regulatory certainty in the industry's advancement.

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Bitcoin, Ether Fall Outside Howey Test Criteria

As a result, the SEC’s regulatory scrutiny may be more limited in scope.

A judge has warned lawyers for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that he may sanction them for allegedly misleading the court. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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