David Z. Morris

Chief Insights Columnist

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.

Latest from David Z. Morris

Markets

No, the European Union Is Not 'Banning Anonymous Crypto Wallets'

The E.U. Commissioner for Financial Services may have misunderstood the meaning of her own statement. The reality is hard to imagine.

Jul 21, 2021

Markets

China's Digital Inequality Dilemma: Open-Source Innovation vs. Control

China's fight against data-driven inequality could also hamper prosperity. Web 3.0 is one solution but will the Communist party embrace it?

Jul 20, 2021

A vegetable vendor in Shuhe, China. Apps that centralize vegetable vending have been among the targets of Chinese authorities' technology crackdown, out of fear they would eliminate jobs and increase inequality.

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How $33B Robinhood Ended Up Being Worth Less Than Coinbase

The stock-trading app will debut in a fast-cooling market, costing it millions in cash and billions in market cap, says our columnist.

Jul 19, 2021

It's not just bulls and bears - equities are ruled by the shifting moods of the entire zoo.

Markets

Can Coinbase Keep Wall Street Happy During the Crypto 'Pause'?

For the first time ever, a publicly traded company is navigating crypto's doldrums. Wall Street analysts may not react kindly.

Jul 16, 2021

Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Jackson Palmer vs. Spike Lee: 'Inherently Right Wing' or 'Digital Rebellion'?

Jackson Palmer and others sometime conflate bad behavior with deeper technological bias. Spike Lee sees things differently.

Jul 15, 2021

Markets

Inflation Is Rampant. Is It Time to Buy Bitcoin?

Bitcoin has shown an increasing tendency to track interest rate hikes, but professional investors still think record-high inflation is fleeting.

Jul 13, 2021

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell

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The Bear Case for Bullish Is Spelled E-O-S

Bullish is a proposed crypto exchange seeking a $9 billion SPAC debut. Its design could benefit the founders at the expense of users.

Jul 12, 2021

Brendan Blumer, June 2019, Washington, D.C.

Markets

What Investors Need to Know About Circle's Listing

Ahead of the crypto firm's public market debut via SPAC, here are the key considerations for potential investors, according to our columnist.

Jul 9, 2021

Markets

An Alternative Theory for China's Tech Crackdown

China's leaders say it's about all cybersecurity, but some observers see financial control as the larger goal.

Jul 8, 2021

Markets

Eric Adams, Mayor of All the Bitcoins

New York City's likely next leader says he wants the city to be a BTC hub. Here's how he might actually do that.

Jul 7, 2021

New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Eric Adams greets the crowd at the "Hometown Heroes" Ticker Tape Parade on July 7, 2021.

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