David Z. Morris

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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DAX Drops Sharply, Recovers Following Greece Turmoil
Time to Decide: Are You an Investor or a Gambler?
A crash isn't a great time to decide why you invested in the first place. But it's better late than never.
DAX Drops Sharply, Recovers Following Greece Turmoil
Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Investment Management
Why Cathie Wood's ARKK Is Still Betting on Coinbase
Champion growth investor Cathie Wood has had a tough year. But consistency of approach could be her secret weapon, says our columnist.
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Musk Learns the Hard Way: Crypto Doesn't Need a Savior
Crypto doesn't want kings. Elon Musk is finding that out the hard way.
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Image posted on Feb. 4, 2021, by Elon Musk's Twitter account. (@elonmusk/Twitter, modified by CoinDesk)
Musk Has Doge on a Leash. Is He a Manipulator?
Whatever his intent, to make money or to play games, Musk is putting DOGE holders in a uniquely vulnerable position.
Image posted on Feb. 4, 2021, by Elon Musk's Twitter account. (@elonmusk/Twitter, modified by CoinDesk)
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What If Somebody Hacks the Money Pipeline Next?
The Colonial Pipeline saga illustrates what may be a vulnerability with digital currency issued by central banks.
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What Stanley Druckenmiller's Inflation Warning Means for Crypto
One of the greatest forex traders in history believes a cryptocurrency is the “most likely” global reserve currency to replace the dollar.
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David Z. Morris, author of the book Bitcoin Is Magic
The Year in Crypto Journalism: Truth Will Always Be Human
The crypto-sphere shows disdain for journalism, believing that technology is better at revealing truth. It isn't.
David Z. Morris, author of the book Bitcoin Is Magic