John Biggs

John Biggs is an entrepreneur, consultant, writer, and maker. He spent fifteen years as an editor for Gizmodo, CrunchGear, and TechCrunch and has a deep background in hardware startups, 3D printing, and blockchain. His work has appeared in Men’s Health, Wired, and the New York Times. He runs the Technotopia podcast about a better future.

He has written five books including the best book on blogging, Bloggers Boot Camp, and a book about the most expensive timepiece ever made, Marie Antoinette’s Watch. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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Markets

Crypto News Roundup for Feb. 5, 2020

With the price of bitcoin headed back towards recent highs, Markets Daily is back with another crypto news roundup.

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Tech

Libra Vice Chair Not Worried About the Leavers

Libra Vice Chair Dante A. Disparte said some departing Libra partners left the door wide open for an eventual return. They will be welcomed back when they're ready.

Dante Disparte image via CoinDesk video

Markets

Yes, We're Talking About Voting on the Blockchain

With Iowa election results still unconfirmed, Markets Daily is back and digging into the question: Would a blockchain have helped?

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Policy

When Will We See the Digital Dollar? 'Crypto Dad' Says Soon

Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo sees the current set of financial systems – the older systems associated with the pre-digital age – as almost hopelessly obsolete.

Chris Giancarlo image via CoinDesk video

Markets

Crypto News Roundup for Feb. 3, 2020

As bitcoin traders gain confidence, Markets Daily is back with news of the day.

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Tech

What Are China’s Goals Behind Its Digital Yuan?

The story of the digital yuan is more complex than we knew and Professor Michael Sung explains why.

Michael Sung image via CoinDesk video

Policy

Bermuda Is Planning a Comprehensive Crypto Ecosystem

Denis Pitcher, chief fintech advisor to the Premier of Bermuda, talks about the island nation's blockchain plans.

Denis Pitcher, chief fintech advisor to the Premier of Bermuda, speaks with CoinDesk’s Michael Casey in Davos, Switzerland. (Image via CoinDesk video)

Tech

Hyperledger's Brian Behlendorf Says Blockchain's Potential Is 'Hitting a Tipping Point'

Hyperledger's Brian Behlendorf talks with Michael Casey about blockchain's "tipping point."

Brian Behlendorf image via CoinDesk video

Markets

Listen to Elon Musk's Latest EDM Beats on the CoinDesk Crypto Roundup

We've got the 'hawt' new single from Tesla CEO Elon Musk and as bitcoin ends its best January ever, traders eye a price move above the psychological level of $10,000.

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Markets

Crypto News Roundup for Jan. 30, 2020

Markets Daily is back with news of the day and clips of Democratic Presidential hopeful Andrew Yang's recent crypto comments.

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