David Morris

What to Expect From Ethereum's Merge Event
What to Expect From Ethereum’s Merge Event
Ethereum’s long awaited transition from a proof of work to proof of stake consensus system is near but current ether miners will be left with much less useful hardware after the merge Coin Desk’s David Morris said The Hash team discusses the forthcoming transition and what it means for miners the Ethereum community and wider [...]
What to Expect From Ethereum's Merge Event

Old Guard Meets New Guard: Integrating Payment Networks
Old Guard Meets New Guard: Integrating Payment Networks
At Consensus 2022, Alex Adelman (Lolli), Tammy Camp (Stronghold), Flori Marquez (BlockFi) and Raj Dhamodharan (Mastercard) discuss the interactions between traditional finance and new models. Plus, a conversation about obstacles and rewards as we cruise toward a future of integrated payments networks. Moderator: David Morris, Chief Insights Columnist, CoinDesk
Old Guard Meets New Guard: Integrating Payment Networks

Bitcoin’s Bear Cross Is Bullish and a Big June Jobs Beat
Bitcoin’s Bear Cross Is Bullish and a Big June Jobs Beat
CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Amitoj Singh is joined by Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun and Chief Insights Columnist David Morris to discuss this past week’s top stories moving the crypto markets, including bitcoin’s “bear cross” suggesting a bullish revival ahead, and the June jobs report.
Bitcoin’s Bear Cross Is Bullish and a Big June Jobs Beat

Consensus 2022 Foundations: Bitcoin
Consensus 2022 Foundations: Bitcoin
Data Scientist Alyssa Blackburn discusses the early days of Bitcoin, followed by a Q&A moderated by CoinDesk’s David Morris. Plus, a conversation between Jimmy Song (Bitcoin Today Coalition) and CoinDesk’s Christie Harkin on the Taproot upgrade and the future.
Consensus 2022 Foundations: Bitcoin

Can You Trust the Celebrity Crypto Ads at Super Bowl LVI?
Can You Trust the Celebrity Crypto Ads at Super Bowl LVI?
FTX, Crypto.com and Binance are among the major advertising players at the upcoming National Football League Super Bowl championship game whose campaigns have featured high-profile celebrity influencers. CoinDesk’s David Morris discusses his skepticism for celebrity crypto endorsements and what to know about them at this year’s Super Bowl.
Can You Trust the Celebrity Crypto Ads at Super Bowl LVI?

Could Central Bank Digital Currencies Threaten Privacy?
Could Central Bank Digital Currencies Threaten Privacy?
The adoption of China’s digital yuan is expanding ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics, despite some analysts warning central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could threaten consumer privacy. CoinDesk’s David Morris shares insights into the path towards a digital dollar and privacy considerations.
Could Central Bank Digital Currencies Threaten Privacy?

Key Takeaways From CoinDesk's Investigative Report on Trump-Era Crypto Policy
Key Takeaways From CoinDesk’s Investigative Report on Trump-Era Crypto Policy
CoinDesk filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the U.S. Treasury Department for former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s crypto-related emails. In turn, it received documents that shed light on how the Treasury Department under former President Donald Trump broadly viewed crypto, including those who advocated for CBDCs.
Key Takeaways From CoinDesk's Investigative Report on Trump-Era Crypto Policy

Strike CEO Jack Mallers on El Salvador's Bitcoin Adoption
Strike CEO Jack Mallers on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption
Jack Mallers, Strike CEO and a top 10 winner of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2021, shares insights into his mission to bank the unbanked that has led him to spread bitcoin adoption across El Salvador.
Strike CEO Jack Mallers on El Salvador's Bitcoin Adoption

Why McAfee’s Crypto Legacy Will Live On
Why McAfee’s Crypto Legacy Will Live On
CoinDesk’s Chief Insights Columnist David Morris reflects on the controversial life and legacy of software mogul and cryptocurrency evangelist John McAfee, a larger-than-life figure in the history of computing and crypto. Morris says McAfee is the “most extreme embodiment of the kind of freedom that cryptocurrency types really praise.”
Why McAfee’s Crypto Legacy Will Live On