David Z. Morris

David Z. Morris was CoinDesk's Chief Insights Columnist. He has written about crypto since 2013 for outlets including Fortune, Slate, and Aeon. He is the author of "Bitcoin is Magic," an introduction to Bitcoin's social dynamics. He is a former academic sociologist of technology with a PhD in Media Studies from the University of Iowa. He holds Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and small amounts of other crypto assets.

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Can Coinbase Keep Wall Street Happy During the Crypto 'Pause'?

For the first time ever, a publicly traded company is navigating crypto's doldrums. Wall Street analysts may not react kindly.

Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Jackson Palmer vs. Spike Lee: 'Inherently Right Wing' or 'Digital Rebellion'?

Jackson Palmer and others sometime conflate bad behavior with deeper technological bias. Spike Lee sees things differently.

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Inflation Is Rampant. Is It Time to Buy Bitcoin?

Bitcoin has shown an increasing tendency to track interest rate hikes, but professional investors still think record-high inflation is fleeting.

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell

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The Bear Case for Bullish Is Spelled E-O-S

Bullish is a proposed crypto exchange seeking a $9 billion SPAC debut. Its design could benefit the founders at the expense of users.

Brendan Blumer, June 2019, Washington, D.C.

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What Investors Need to Know About Circle's Listing

Ahead of the crypto firm's public market debut via SPAC, here are the key considerations for potential investors, according to our columnist.

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire

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An Alternative Theory for China's Tech Crackdown

China's leaders say it's about all cybersecurity, but some observers see financial control as the larger goal.

Hong Kong's skyline.

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Eric Adams, Mayor of All the Bitcoins

New York City's likely next leader says he wants the city to be a BTC hub. Here's how he might actually do that.

New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Eric Adams greets the crowd at the "Hometown Heroes" Ticker Tape Parade on July 7, 2021.

Політика

Didi's Downfall and the Case for Web 3.0

Chinese autocracy cut off the ride-hailing giant at the knees. But tech centralization leaves tech companies worldwide just as vulnerable.

Illuminated office windows at Didi's headquarters building in Beijing.

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A Gamble Inside a Gamble: Robinhood's Wild Memestock IPO

Robinhood will offer IPO shares to its own users, highlighting the company's dependence on complex, high-risk bets.

Vlad Tenev, chief executive officer and co-founder of Robinhood Markets Inc., speaks virtually during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021.

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Gaze Into the Orb to Collect Your Worldcoin

Y Combinator's basic income idea sounds creepy as hell.

Sam Altman