Michael J. Casey
Michael J. Casey is an American author, journalist and blockchain expert. He is best known for his contributions to The Wall Street Journal, his books, his research into cryptocurrencies, and his leadership role in the development of the blockchain-based startup, Mediachain Labs.
Casey was born in 1979 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended the University of Cincinnati, where he studied political science and economics. Upon graduating in 2001, he worked as a freelance journalist in Latin America, before eventually becoming a full-time reporter for The Wall Street Journal. There, he wrote about various topics such as politics, international development, and Latin America.
In 2013, Casey wrote his first book, The Age of Cryptocurrency. Based on his experience in covering finance and technology for the Wall Street Journal, the book focused on the implications of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. It explained to a non-technical audience the concepts of distributed ledger technology, decentralized autonomous organizations and smart contracts. The book became a best seller and a must-read for anyone interested in cryptocurrencies and their potential uses.
In 2016, Casey published his second book, The Truth Machine. This book dives deeper into the potential use cases of blockchain technology and examines how it could reshape aspects of our social and economic lives in ways we can hardly imagine. Casey describes blockchain as a form of “truth machine” or database that maintains trust through transparency of information and protection against tampering. He also looks at the potential impact of blockchain on financial services, such as banking and stock exchanges, as well as its implications for social networks, digital identity and more.
In addition to his books, Casey is active in the blockchain world, both from a journalist and an advocate's perspective. His writings have appeared in numerous publications, such as The Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Businessweek and MIT Technology Review. Casey also serves as a Senior Digital Advisor to the World Economic Forum and is a member of the organization’s Global Future Council.
In 2017, Casey joined Mediachain Labs to serve as Chief Content Officer. Mediachain Labs is a New York City-based startup focused on building peer-to-peer applications that make it possible for creators to securely track and monetize their content. Casey’s role at the company involves looking into how blockchain technology could revolutionize how the media industry works, manage data and handle payments.
Michael J. Casey is a respected figure in the blockchain, cryptocurrency and media industries. His books, articles and research have given readers a valuable insight into the potential of distributed ledger technology and its implications for our lives and society. With his leadership at Mediachain Labs, Casey is continuing to push the boundaries of blockchain, and will be remembered as an important contributor to the field.
