John Biggs

Special Projects Editor

John Biggs is an entrepreneur, consultant, writer, and maker. He spent fifteen years as an editor for Gizmodo, CrunchGear, and TechCrunch and has a deep background in hardware startups, 3D printing, and blockchain. His work has appeared in Men’s Health, Wired, and the New York Times. He runs the Technotopia podcast about a better future.

He has written five books including the best book on blogging, Bloggers Boot Camp, and a book about the most expensive timepiece ever made, Marie Antoinette’s Watch. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Latest from John Biggs

Markets

Crypto News Roundup for Feb. 11, 2020

With bitcoin dropping below recent highs of $10,000, Markets Daily is back with a slow-day news round-up.

Feb 11, 2020

Finance

See You in Denver This Week

CoinDesk will be on location at ETHDenver this Thursday.

Feb 11, 2020

Colorado State Capitol image via Shutterstock

Markets

Bitcoin News Roundup for Feb. 10, 2020

With bitcoin's move up to $10,000 taking a well earned breather, Markets Daily is back with our bitcoin roundup.

Feb 10, 2020

Markets

Don’t Fall for It: Scammers Are Impersonating CoinDesk Staff on Social Media

Scammers are posing as CoinDesk reporters, offering articles in turn for payment. CoinDesk does not and will never accept payment for coverage. Don't be fooled.

Feb 9, 2020

Scammers are offering projects "coverage" in turn for payment. Don't fall for it. (Image via Shutterstock)

Markets

Crypto News Roundup for Feb. 7, 2020

With bitcoin meeting new resistance at $9850, Markets Daily is back with our daily news roundup

Feb 7, 2020

Tech

Join Us in Denver Next Week

Join us in Denver for a reader meet and greet.

Feb 6, 2020

Policy

Catalonia Is Moving to Achieve Digital Independence Using Blockchain

Catalonia is exploring digital identity and hopes to leapfrog its way into true digital sovereignty.

Feb 6, 2020

Policy

How Blockchain Will Track Taxes (and Tax Cheats)

The chairman of the Global Blockchain Business Council is working with others on a way to add transparency and openness to taxes.

Feb 6, 2020

Markets

Bitcoin News Roundup for Feb. 6, 2020

With bitcoin headed back up towards $10,000, Markets Daily is back with a quick, time saving bitcoin-focused news roundup.

Feb 6, 2020

Tech

Zoom’s CIO Sees a Rise in the Decentralized Workforce

The future of work is decentralized. Zoom, with its centralized app, is leading the charge, says CIO Harry Moseley.

Feb 6, 2020

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