Zack Seward

Zack Seward is CoinDesk’s contributing editor-at-large. Up until July 2022, he served as CoinDesk’s deputy editor-in-chief. Prior to joining CoinDesk in November 2018, he was the editor-in-chief of Technical.ly, a news site focused on local tech communities on the U.S. East Coast. Before that, Seward worked as a reporter covering business and technology for a pair of NPR member stations, WHYY in Philadelphia and WXXI in Rochester, New York. Seward originally hails from San Francisco and went to college at the University of Chicago. He worked at the PBS NewsHour in Washington, D.C., before attending Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism.

Zack Seward

Latest from Zack Seward


Videos

Bitcoin Trading Below $50K in Crypto Market Rout, El Salvador Bitcoin Law Goes Into Effect

“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s hot topics: Bitcoin lost the $50K psychological support level as volatility returns just as El Salvador’s bitcoin law goes into effect. How will the crypto community interpret today’s events? Meanwhile, FTX.US wants a share of the booming NFT markets by launching its own NFT minting platform. Plus, former Libra director Bertrand Perez joins Polkadot Builder.

The Hash

Videos

Why Is ‘Crypto Dad’ Chris Giancarlo Quitting BlockFi After 4 Months?, Binance.US Plans to Go Public in 3 Years

“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s top stories making waves in the crypto markets: Apple announces plans to digitize driver’s licenses, “Crypto Dad” Chris Giancarlo quits BlockFi’s Board after just four months on the job, Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao reportedly says Binance.US could go public in three years, and the latest NFT fad is a text-based fantasy game building block.

The Hash

Videos

Hollywood Embracing NFTs, Twitter Reportedly Could Be Adding Bitcoin Payment Option for Tip Jar

“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s hot topics: SEC Chair Gary Gensler says crypto market won’t “last long outside” regulatory framework. Twitter reportedly could be adding bitcoin as a payment option for Tip Jar. Hollywood powerhouse United Talent Agency signs CryptoPunks. And decentralized search engine “Presearch” becomes the default option on European android devices – what that means for your privacy.

The Hash

Videos

El Salvador’s Democratic Assembly Approves $150M Bitcoin Trust

“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s top stories: El Salvador’s Democratic Assembly approves a $150 million bitcoin trust, FTX.US to buy Ledgerx in a bid for U.S. crypto derivatives, and Three Arrows Capital launches “Starry Night” fund as institutional NFT interest heats up.

The Hash

Videos

Solana’s Total Value Crosses $3B, China to Build Global Clearing Network for Mobile Payments Using Digital RMB

“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s hot topics: Bloomberg reports billionaire hedge fund manager John Paulson remains strongly opposed to investing in cryptocurrencies, calling them a “bubble” that will eventually prove to be “worthless,” Solana hits a new all-time high, climbing above $100 as total value locked on Solana crosses $3 billion, China plans to build an international clearing and settlement network for mobile payments using the digital yuan, and Square CEO Jack Dorsey says he is planning to develop a decentralized bitcoin exchange.

The Hash

Videos

Fed’s Jerome Powell Says Tapering Could Start Later This Year, Binance Removes Norwegian Krone Trading Pairs

“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s hot topics: Fed Chairman Jerome Powell says the Fed could start tapering later this year, Binance removes Norwegian krone trading pairs and payment options, T-Mobile’s CEO apologizes as cyberattack exposed more than 54 million people to greater risk of fraud and identity theft, and Apple set to let app developers alert users to alternate payment methods.

The Hash

Videos

From the US to Australia, Crypto Governance in Focus, Microsoft Awarded Crypto Token Creation Patent and More

“The Hash” tackles today’s hot topics: A16z details its new approach to crypto governance, ‘Extraordinary hacking powers’ pass Australian Parliament, Microsoft is awarded U.S. patent for crypto token-creation service, and 3Lau raises $16 million to tokenize music royalties for artists and fans.

The Hash

Videos

Budweiser Getting Wiser With NFT Publicity, OnlyFans Reverses Decision to Ban Porn and Blames Banking Censorship

“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s top stories: House voted 220-212 to advance the $1 trillion infrastructure bill without any amendments, Budweiser is getting into the NFT universe, buying beer.Eth domain name for 30 Eth, Oklahoma-based Vast Bank is now allowing its customers to invest in crypto using its mobile app, and OnlyFans reverses its decision to ban porn and blames banks such as the BNY Mellon and JPMorgan for censorship. Plus, Chelsea Manning is hired to audit Privacy startup Nym’s mixnet.

The Hash

Videos

President of El Salvador Says the Use of Bitcoin as Legal Tender Will Not Be Mandatory, Michael Saylor Buys Another $177M of Bitcoin

“The Hash” hosts discuss today’s top stories: Canadian miner Blockstream joins crypto unicorns after the latest funding round, valued at $3.2 billion, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele says the usage of bitcoin as a legal tender in the country will not be mandatory, Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy purchased another $177 million of bitcoin as its latest SEC filing reveals, and SushiSwap is the latest decentralized finance (DeFi) project to join Avalanche’s $180 million incentive program. Plus, why does Chainalysis’ report suggest DeFi is still far from mainstream adoption?

The Hash

Finance

Saylor's MicroStrategy Buys Another $177M of Bitcoin

The business intelligence firm is buying bitcoin again after a brief lull.

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor