Sam Kessler

Sam is CoinDesk's deputy managing editor for tech and protocols. His reporting is focused on decentralized technology, infrastructure and governance. Sam holds a computer science degree from Harvard University, where he led the Harvard Political Review. He has a background in the technology industry and owns some ETH and BTC. Sam was part of the team that won a 2023 Gerald Loeb Award for CoinDesk's coverage of Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX collapse.

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Tech

From Ethereum's Engine Room to Wall Street: Danny Ryan's New Mission

Ryan turned down an opportunity to help led the Ethereum Foundation and instead joined Etherealize, an organization focused on bringing Ethereum to Wall Street.

Danny Ryan at Devcon 2019 (Ethereum Foundation Livestream)

Tech

Japanese Tech Giants Sony and LINE Join Forces in Blockchain Deal

The integration will bring four gaming applications from Japan's largest social platform to Sony's blockchain network, Soneium.

Sony (CoinDesk Archives)

Tech

Ethereum Developers Postpone Pectra Upgrade Following Buggy Tests

After two buggy tests, Ethereum's developers have decided to spend a bit more time collecting data on the highly-anticipated Pectra upgrade.

Ethereum Abstract Crystal

Tech

Ethereum's Second Buggy 'Pectra' Test Could Lead to a Delayed Upgrade

Developers encountered issues during Ethereum's Sepolia test for the upcoming Pectra upgrade, raising concerns.

Vitalik Buterin (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Tech

Ethereum’s ‘Pectra’ Upgrade Moves Closer to Mainnet After Sepolia Test

The upgrade, which introduces smart contract capabilities for wallets and increases validator stake limits, is nearing deployment.

(Pixabay)

Policy

David Sacks Quietly Divested From Crypto Company at Center of Conflict of Interest Controversy

Sacks' venture firm, Craft Ventures, exited its Bitwise position ahead of the new administration, according to a source close to the situation.

Sen. John Boozman, David Sacks, Sen. Tim Scott and Rep. French Hill (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

David Sacks Responds to U.S. Crypto Reserve Conflict of Interest Allegations

The president's AI and crypto czar says he's sold his crypto positions, but questions still remain about his other investments.

President Donald Trump Signs More Executive Orders with David Sacks by his side (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Policy

Donald Trump Names XRP, SOL, ADA, BTC and ETH as Part of U.S. Crypto Reserve

The U.S. president provided the first details about what a crypto reserve may look like.

President Donald Trump

Tech

Ye, Self-Proclaimed 'Nazi' Who Said 'Coins Prey on Fans,' Plans YZY Token

Seventy percent of YZY tokens will go to Ye (a.k.a. Kanye West), personally.

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is planning to launch a token. (Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)

Markets

Founder of Trump's World Liberty Financial Credits Justin Sun for Project's Success

Folkman claims WLFI's success came despite "no VC backing and no special treatment to anybody who purchased the token."

Justin Sun of TRON and Zak Folkman of World Liberty Financial speak at Consensus Hong Kong 2025 by CoinDesk (CoinDesk/Personae Digital)