CoinDesk

Leader in blockchain news.

CoinDesk

Overview

CoinDesk is a news site specializing in bitcoin and digital currencies. The site was founded by Shakil Khan and was subsequently acquired by Digital Currency Group. CoinDesk began publishing in May 2013, and was founded by serial entrepreneur Shakil Khan. Khan is also an investor in BitPay, a bitcoin payment processor. In September 2013, Jon Matonis, former executive director of the Bitcoin Foundation, joined CoinDesk as a contributing editor. CoinDesk also provides guides to bitcoin for those new to digital currencies. In January 2016, CoinDesk was acquired by Digital Currency Group for an estimated amount of US $500K-600K. In January 2017, the company acquired Lawnmower, a blockchain data and research platform.

Team Members

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David Z. Morris

Chief Insights Columnist at CoinDesk.

Reporter at CoinDesk.

Senior Reporter at CoinDesk.

Video Producer at Coindesk.

Lawrence Lewitinn

Managing editor, markets at CoinDesk.

Chief Content Officer of CoinDesk.

Asia Editor at CoinDesk.

News editor and writer at CoinDesk.

Research analyst at CoindDesk.

Writer at CoinDesk.

Writer at Coindesk.

Former head of market insights at Genesis.

Independent journalist.

Professional financial journalist interning at CoinDesk.

Reporter at CoinDesk.

Journalist at Coindesk.

Managing Editor at CoinDesk.

Michael McSweeney

Managing editor, The Block.

Block Enthusiast

DAO/DeFi Ponderer.

Managing editor for features at Coindesk.

Early collaborator, investor at Seed Club Ventures.

Crypto and DeFi Reporter at Bloomberg News.

Media and Culture Reporter at CoinDesk.

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