David Gerard

David Gerard is the author of the book Attack of the 50 Foot Blockchain and the cryptocurrency and blockchain news blog of the same name. He also co-writes Pivot-to-AI.com.

Articles by David Gerard
Keir Starmer stands behind a podium in a room full of people
Keir Starmer stands behind a podium in a room full of people

The U.K. Pivot to AI Is Doomed From the Start

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David Gerard
A bitcoin ATM is seen in Miami on Dec. 16.
A bitcoin ATM is seen in Miami on Dec. 16.

Bitcoin and Hawk Tuah Aren’t So Different

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David Gerard
Akon, wearing a light blue suit and holding a microphone gestures and looks down as he sings agains a blue and purple background.
Akon, wearing a light blue suit and holding a microphone gestures and looks down as he sings agains a blue and purple background.

Senegal’s Cryptocurrency City Has Evaporated

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David Gerard
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St Cloud, Minnesota, on July 27.
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St Cloud, Minnesota, on July 27.

Trump’s Crypto Turnaround Heralds an Economic Nightmare

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David Gerard
A photo illustration of Sam Bankman-Fried surrounded by Bitcoin with a smirk on his face.
A photo illustration of Sam Bankman-Fried surrounded by Bitcoin with a smirk on his face.

The Crypto Con Years Aren’t Over Yet

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David Gerard
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gestures as he speaks at the opening of London Tech Week in central London.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gestures as he speaks at the opening of London Tech Week in central London.

Britain Is Still Making Dumb Bets on Crypto

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David Gerard
Sam Bankman-Fried speaks onstage at a charity event on June 23 in New York City.
Sam Bankman-Fried speaks onstage at a charity event on June 23 in New York City.

Crypto’s Boy King Got Dethroned Overnight This article has an audio recording

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David Gerard
A bitcoin ATM is seen at the Clark Street subway station in New York City on June 13.
A bitcoin ATM is seen at the Clark Street subway station in New York City on June 13.

It’s Time for Regulators to Put Crypto Down

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David Gerard
A cryptocurrency ATM screen
A cryptocurrency ATM screen

The Cryptocurrency Crash Is Replaying 2008 as Absurdly as Possible

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David Gerard
A man walks past a currency exchange office in central Moscow on Feb. 28.
A man walks past a currency exchange office in central Moscow on Feb. 28.

Cryptocurrency Is No Fix for Russia’s Sanctions Woes

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David Gerard
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele gestures in front of a huge screen that reads "Bitcoin City."
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele gestures in front of a huge screen that reads "Bitcoin City."

Bitcoin Failed in El Salvador. The President Says the Answer Is More Bitcoin.

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David Gerard
A Chivo Wallet Bitcoin ATM burns in San Salvador.
A Chivo Wallet Bitcoin ATM burns in San Salvador.

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law Is a Farce

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David Gerard
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele

El Salvador Is Printing Money With Bitcoin This article has an audio recording

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David Gerard
An employee displays a physically destroyed hard disk drive at the Tokyo Eco Recycle company on Jan. 19, 2017.
An employee displays a physically destroyed hard disk drive at the Tokyo Eco Recycle company on Jan. 19, 2017.

Chia Is a New Way to Waste Resources for Cryptocurrency

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David Gerard
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Everydays: The First 5000 Days by Beeple

It’s a $69 Million JPEG, but Is It Art?

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David Gerard
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