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 Downfall of 'Shadow Banker' Reggie Fowler and Crypto's Rising Legitimacy

A lead figure in the storied Crypto Capital saga has declared he’s effectively broke. Now, he wants to give up his right to a trial.

Reggie Fowler in happier times, on the sidelines of a January 1, 2006 matchup between the Minnesoat Vikings and Chicago Bears at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. Fowler now faces decades in prison for his role in the shadow bank Crypto Capital. (Mark Brettingen/Getty Images)

Opinion

La caída del 'banquero en la sombra' Reggie Fowler y la creciente legitimidad de las criptomonedas

Una figura destacada de la histórica saga Cripto Capital ha declarado que está efectivamente en quiebra. Ahora quiere renunciar a su derecho a un juicio.

Reggie Fowler in happier times, on the sidelines of a January 1, 2006 matchup between the Minnesoat Vikings and Chicago Bears at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. Fowler now faces decades in prison for his role in the shadow bank Crypto Capital. (Mark Brettingen/Getty Images)

Opinion

La caduta del "banchiere ombra" Reggie Fowler e la crescente legittimità delle criptovalute

Una figura di spicco della leggendaria saga Cripto Capital ha dichiarato di essere effettivamente al verde. Ora vuole rinunciare al diritto al processo.

Reggie Fowler in happier times, on the sidelines of a January 1, 2006 matchup between the Minnesoat Vikings and Chicago Bears at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. Fowler now faces decades in prison for his role in the shadow bank Crypto Capital. (Mark Brettingen/Getty Images)

Opinion

‘Built to Fail’? Why TerraUSD’s Growth Is Giving Finance Experts Nightmares

The Terra/Luna blockchain is growing at a blinding pace. At its heart, according to some critics, is a ticking time bomb.

A bank run in progress at New York City's American Union Bank on April 26, 1932. A run on an algorithmic stablecoin would similarly leave some depositors empty-handed. (Wikimedia)

Opinion

« Construit pour échouer » ? Pourquoi la croissance de TerraUSD donne des cauchemars aux experts Finance

La blockchain Terra/ LUNA croît à un rythme fulgurant. Au cœur, selon certains critiques, se trouve une bombe à retardement.

A bank run in progress at New York City's American Union Bank on April 26, 1932. A run on an algorithmic stablecoin would similarly leave some depositors empty-handed. (Wikimedia)

Opinion

¿'Construido para fracasar'? Por qué el crecimiento de TerraUSD está dando pesadillas a los expertos Finanzas

La cadena de bloques Terra/ LUNA está creciendo a un ritmo vertiginoso. En el fondo, según algunos críticos, hay una bomba de tiempo.

A bank run in progress at New York City's American Union Bank on April 26, 1932. A run on an algorithmic stablecoin would similarly leave some depositors empty-handed. (Wikimedia)

Opinion

'Construído para falhar'? Por que o crescimento da TerraUSD está causando pesadelos aos especialistas Finanças

A blockchain Terra/ LUNA está crescendo em um ritmo estonteante. No seu cerne, segundo alguns críticos, está uma bomba-relógio.

A bank run in progress at New York City's American Union Bank on April 26, 1932. A run on an algorithmic stablecoin would similarly leave some depositors empty-handed. (Wikimedia)

Opinion

"Costruito per fallire"? Perché la crescita di TerraUSD sta dando gli incubi agli esperti Finanza

La blockchain Terra/ LUNA sta crescendo a un ritmo accecante. Al centro, secondo alcuni critici, c’è una bomba a orologeria.

A bank run in progress at New York City's American Union Bank on April 26, 1932. A run on an algorithmic stablecoin would similarly leave some depositors empty-handed. (Wikimedia)

Opinion

«Створений на провал»? Чому зростання TerraUSD викликає у Фінанси експертів кошмари

Блокчейн Terra/ LUNA розвивається неймовірними темпами. На думку деяких критиків, його серцем є бомба уповільненої дії.

A bank run in progress at New York City's American Union Bank on April 26, 1932. A run on an algorithmic stablecoin would similarly leave some depositors empty-handed. (Wikimedia)

Opinion

'Built to Fail'? Bakit Ang Paglago ng TerraUSD ay Nagbibigay ng Mga Bangungot sa Mga Eksperto sa Finance

Ang blockchain ng Terra/ LUNA ay lumalaki nang napakabilis. Sa puso nito, ayon sa ilang mga kritiko, ay isang ticking time bomb.

A bank run in progress at New York City's American Union Bank on April 26, 1932. A run on an algorithmic stablecoin would similarly leave some depositors empty-handed. (Wikimedia)