Matthew Leising

Matthew Leising, a Bloomberg reporter and author of "Out of the Ether," dives into the gripping early history of Ethereum and the notorious 2016 DAO hack. He reveals the intriguing motivations behind going from skepticism to storytelling, and shares his challenges in identifying the attackers. Leising recounts a pivotal meeting in Tokyo with a prime suspect and discusses the long-term implications of the DAO incident for Ethereum. He also contrasts the dynamic world of crypto journalism with traditional finance, offering insights into the evolving landscape.