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

L’effondrement de FTX LOOKS énormément à celui d’Enron

Alameda et FTX ont été construits sur de fausses valeurs d’actifs motivées par des transactions trompeuses. Il en a été de même pour la fraude d’entreprise la plus notoire aux États-Unis.

Enron founder and longtime CEO Kenneth Lay, in a mugshot taken July 2004. Lay was convicted of fraud in 2006, but died before being sentenced. (Photo courtesy Bureau of Prisons/Getty Images)

Opinion

Крах FTX дуже LOOKS на Enron

Alameda та FTX були побудовані на фальшивих цінностях активів, керованих оманливою самообслуговуванням. Так було з найвідомішим корпоративним шахрайством Америки.

Enron founder and longtime CEO Kenneth Lay, in a mugshot taken July 2004. Lay was convicted of fraud in 2006, but died before being sentenced. (Photo courtesy Bureau of Prisons/Getty Images)

Opinion

Ang FTX Collapse LOOKS Napakasamang Katulad ni Enron

Ang Alameda at FTX ay binuo sa mga maling halaga ng asset na hinimok ng mapanlinlang na pakikitungo sa sarili. Gayundin ang pinakakilalang pandaraya sa korporasyon ng America.

Enron founder and longtime CEO Kenneth Lay, in a mugshot taken July 2004. Lay was convicted of fraud in 2006, but died before being sentenced. (Photo courtesy Bureau of Prisons/Getty Images)

Opinion

What's the Matter With Delaware? How Joe Biden's Home State Became a Global Tax Avoidance Hub

Delaware is helping companies cheat the other 49 states of tax revenues – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Delaware, Wilmington skyline on the Christina River, dusk. (Walter Bibikow/Getty Images)

Opinion

¿Qué le pasa a Delaware? Cómo el estado natal de JOE Biden se convirtió en un centro mundial de evasión fiscal

Delaware está ayudando a las empresas a engañar a los otros 49 estados en materia de ingresos fiscales, y eso es sólo la punta del iceberg.

Delaware, Wilmington skyline on the Christina River, dusk. (Walter Bibikow/Getty Images)

Opinion

Qual è il problema con il Delaware? Come lo Stato di origine di JOE Biden è diventato un centro globale di elusione fiscale

Il Delaware sta aiutando le aziende a truffare le entrate fiscali degli altri 49 stati – e questa è solo la punta dell’iceberg.

Delaware, Wilmington skyline on the Christina River, dusk. (Walter Bibikow/Getty Images)

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How Sam Bankman-Fried’s ‘Effective’ Altruism Blew Up FTX

The Alameda Research and FTX founder believed he had singular insight into how to fix the world's problems. Instead, he wound up exemplifying them.

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8 Days in November: What Led to FTX’s Sudden Collapse

Financier and influencer Sam Bankman-Fried flew exceptionally high during the pandemic-driven crypto bull market. Here’s what led to his fall, and why it matters for the industry’s future.

El ex CEO de FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Why Did FTX Pause Withdrawals if It Wasn't Trading Customer Funds?

The exchange's own terms of service dictate customer balances shouldn't have moved. So what really happened?

FTX co-founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried says he's willing to lose money to help the crypto industry. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)