David Z. Morris

David Z. Morris

David Z. Morris is 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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Paxful's Bitcoin Peer-to-Peer Exchange Suspends Operations; Dogecoin Flips the Bird
The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
CDCROP: The HASH Podcast Graphic
CASH app on Smartphone next to $100 dollar bill (Shutterstock)
What Hindenburg Research’s Takedown of Block Says About Money and Crime
Expecting centralized money services to halt crime only helps politicize money and disempower users.
CASH app on Smartphone next to $100 dollar bill (Shutterstock)
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The Questions That Linger After Do Kwon’s Arrest
CoinDesk's Chief Insights Columnist David Z. Morris suggests that the Terra founder's attempts to avoid prosecution may have added to his troubles.
DO KWON (Terra, modified by CoinDesk)
CDCROP: The HASH Podcast Graphic
Binance CEO's Response to CFTC Lawsuit; What's Behind XRP's Price Surge?
The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
CDCROP: The HASH Podcast Graphic
After Silicon Valley Bank's Failure, Regional Banks Face Greater Scrutiny (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
The Reality Behind the Crypto Banking Crackdown: ‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ Is Here
Banking enforcement targeting legal crypto businesses appears to violate the FDIC's mandate. It may also be amplifying financial contagion.
After Silicon Valley Bank's Failure, Regional Banks Face Greater Scrutiny (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
The Federal Reserve building in Washington, D.C. (Helene Braun/CoinDesk)
Does Bitcoin’s Rally Vindicate the ‘Inflation Hedge’ Thesis – or Is Risk Back on the Menu?
Two views on why bitcoin's price rose by so much this month amid bank runs and uncertainty on whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates.
The Federal Reserve building in Washington, D.C. (Helene Braun/CoinDesk)
Crypto Crooks 4X3
Lunacy Episode 4: Our Twisted Hero
In the season finale, we look at the man behind the curtain – and tease out just how many crimes he committed.
Crypto Crooks 4X3
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The Truth About Artificial Intelligence and Creativity
Artificial intelligence allows creators to be creative, but even sophisticated AIs are really just an advanced form of copying, says David Z. Morris. This feature is part of CoinDesk's Culture Week.
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Sam Bankman-Fried leaving court on February 16, 2023 (Liz Napolitano/CoinDesk)
How Effective Altruism Power Brokers Helped Make Sam Bankman-Fried
Academic philosophers covered for Sam Bankman-Fried’s moral failings as long ago as 2018 – and reaped the rewards.
Sam Bankman-Fried leaving court on February 16, 2023 (Liz Napolitano/CoinDesk)
NBA TOP SHOT NFTs (nbatopshot.com)
NBA vs NFL: What Dapper Labs’ Big-League Collectibles Say About Launching NFTs for Sports
Dapper’s NBA Top Shot experienced a wild price bubble during the NFT boom. The followup NFL All Day collection has had a more modest rollout - and collectors think that's good news.
NBA TOP SHOT NFTs (nbatopshot.com)