Latest from David Z. Morris
Bukele’s MS-13 Double Bind
The Salvadoran President has had to operate in secret while negotiating with gangs. That has raised suspicions and lent aid to his critics.
Do NFTs’ Crazy Valuations Make Them Art? A Leading Collector Says No
The cultural cachet that makes fine art such a good investment will take years to build up around NFTs.
Coinbase Has Words for the SEC. Is It Listening?
The crypto exchange says a surprise legal warning came after months of transparency about its lending plans.
Bitcoin Won’t Save the Afghan People
Crypto activity in the collapsing country is likely a sign of capital flight by corrupt elites, not aid or remittances flowing in, according to one expert.
Art in the Age of Digital Scarcity: Why NFTs Enchant Us
For the first time, digital art has a sense of history - and the ineffable allure of authenticity.
The Shocking Endurance of the Crypto Market
Bitcoin and other cryptos are notorious for sharp boom-bust cycles. Nearly a year into a robust market, it’s clear something has changed.
Why Avatars Dominate the NFT Market
Blockchain collectibles come in many flavors, but one is clearly leading the pack.
Should Crypto Journalists Own Crypto?
One journalist remembers all the times he has owned cheap bitcoin – and why he was willing to give it up for a career.
OnlyFans' Porn U-Turn Is a Victory Against Banking Censorship
Banks helped force a hugely disruptive porn ban on OnlyFans. With public fury focused on their outsized power, the banks seem to have backed down.
