David Lawant

David Lawant

David Lawant is the Head of Research at FalconX. Previously, he was research director at Bitwise Asset Management, where he notably co-authored the CFA Research Institute Guide to Blockchain and Crypto. Before moving to crypto, he spent over a decade as a sell-side analyst covering Latin American stocks for J.P. Morgan and Itaú BBA. He was ranked by Institutional Investor as a leading analyst in his industry for six years consecutively. David has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from São Paulo University and an M.S. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

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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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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...
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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 la...
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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.
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