David Z. Morris

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.

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Opinion

The New York Times' Skewed Bitcoin Mining Exposé Reveals Blatant Bias

A new hit piece from “the paper of record” makes it clear: These are not serious people.

Aspen Creek is just one bitcoin mining facility that tapped Texas' cheap, but atypical, electricity grid. (Aspen Creek)

Opinion

A exposição distorcida de mineração de Bitcoin do New York Times revela preconceito flagrante

Um novo artigo de sucesso do “jornal oficial” deixa claro: estas pessoas não são sérias.

Aspen Creek is just one bitcoin mining facility that tapped Texas' cheap, but atypical, electricity grid. (Aspen Creek)

Opinion

L'exposé biaisé sur l'exploitation minière Bitcoin du New York Times révèle un parti pris flagrant

Un nouvel article à succès du « journal officiel » le dit clairement : ce ne sont pas des gens sérieux.

Aspen Creek is just one bitcoin mining facility that tapped Texas' cheap, but atypical, electricity grid. (Aspen Creek)

Opinion

Спотворене викриття майнінгу Bitcoin New York Times виявляє кричущу упередженість

Новий хіт із «статейних паперів» дає зрозуміти: це несерйозні люди.

Aspen Creek is just one bitcoin mining facility that tapped Texas' cheap, but atypical, electricity grid. (Aspen Creek)

Opinion

Ang Skewed Bitcoin Mining Exposé ng New York Times ay Nagpapakita ng Matingkad na Pagkiling

Nilinaw ng isang bagong hit na piraso mula sa "papel ng talaan": Hindi ito mga seryosong tao.

Aspen Creek is just one bitcoin mining facility that tapped Texas' cheap, but atypical, electricity grid. (Aspen Creek)

Opinion

Искаженное разоблачение майнинга Bitcoin в New York Times раскрывает явную предвзятость

Новый репортаж из «Газеты» ясно дает понять: это несерьезные люди.

Aspen Creek is just one bitcoin mining facility that tapped Texas' cheap, but atypical, electricity grid. (Aspen Creek)

Opinion

L'articolo distorto sul mining Bitcoin del New York Times rivela palesi pregiudizi

Un nuovo pezzo di successo del “The Paper of Record” chiarisce: queste non sono persone serie.

Aspen Creek is just one bitcoin mining facility that tapped Texas' cheap, but atypical, electricity grid. (Aspen Creek)

Opinion

Lo que dice la eliminación de Block por parte de Hindenburg Research sobre el dinero y el crimen

Esperar que los servicios monetarios centralizados detengan el crimen sólo ayuda a politizar el dinero y desempoderar a los usuarios.

A new research report alleges widespread illicit misuse of the Cash App payments platform. The bigger risk may be centralized, politicized payments services themselves. (Shutterstock)

Opinion

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.

A new research report alleges widespread illicit misuse of the Cash App payments platform. The bigger risk may be centralized, politicized payments services themselves. (Shutterstock)