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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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Grayscale
Consensus 2021: Can Privacy Coins, Exchanges and Regulators Coexist?
Craig Salm (Grayscale), Marta Belcher (Protocol Labs) and Chen Arad (Solidus) discuss how regulation and privacy can get along.
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By David Z. Morris
May 27, 2021 at 5:16 p.m. UTC
May 27, 2021
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Policy
Opinion
Banning Crypto to Stop Hackers Is Like Banning Cheese to Stop Mice
A Wall Street Journal op-ed argues banning crypto can stop ransomware attacks, like the one on the Colonial Pipeline. The notion is ridiculous, says our columnist.
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By David Z. Morris
May 26, 2021 at 9:15 p.m. UTC
May 26, 2021
OpinionRansomware Attack
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Finance
Bitcoin mining
What Is the Bitcoin Mining Council – And What Should It Become?
Elon Musk and Michael Saylor's plan for a greener bitcoin is light on details so far. Here are some possible approaches, says our columnist.
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By David Z. Morris
May 25, 2021 at 6:52 p.m. UTC
May 25, 2021
Bitcoin MiningOpinion
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Policy
China
Of Course China Is Anti-Bitcoin: Look What Happened to Jack Ma
China's assault on bitcoin is part of a broader struggle to foster innovation while maintaining control, says our columnist.
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By David Z. Morris
May 24, 2021 at 11:08 p.m. UTC
May 24, 2021
ChinaOpinionJack Ma
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Tech
Paypal
Venmo's Censorship of Gaza Payments Makes Case for Neutral Platforms
Whatever the rights and wrongs of the Gaza conflict, platforms like Venmo shouldn't decide who gets paid or not. We need open systems like Bitcoin.
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By David Z. Morris
May 20, 2021 at 9:10 p.m. UTC
May 20, 2021
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Markets
Bitcoin price
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.
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By David Z. Morris
May 19, 2021 at 6:44 p.m. UTC
May 19, 2021
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Markets
Opinion
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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By David Z. Morris
May 18, 2021 at 9:17 p.m. UTC
May 18, 2021
OpinionCathie Wood
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Finance
Dogecoin
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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By David Z. Morris
May 17, 2021 at 7:42 p.m. UTC
May 17, 2021
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Markets
Dogecoin
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.
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By David Z. Morris
May 14, 2021 at 6:40 p.m. UTC
May 14, 2021
DogecoinSecurities and Exchange CommissionOpinionElon MuskNewslettersThe Node
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Tech
Federal reserve
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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By David Z. Morris
May 13, 2021 at 8:29 p.m. UTC
May 13, 2021
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