Paul Vigna

Paul Vigna is ajournalist, author, and editor with over 30 years of experience in various media formats, including print, online, radio, podcasting, and video. He is widely recognised for pioneering cryptocurrency andblockchain coverageduring his time atThe Wall Street Journal(WSJ). Vigna’s journalism career began at theVerona-Cedar Grove Timesas a reporter, editor, and photographer. He joined Dow Jones Newswires in 1997, where he held multiple roles, including copyreader, assistant news editor, and news editor for the Market Talk column, serving for over 14 years.

He transitioned toThe Wall Street Journalas a markets reporter and editor for the MoneyBeat blog in 2012. During his decade-long tenure, he extensively covered equities,bitcoin, blockchain, and the broader cryptocurrency sector. He hosted WSJ's MoneyBeat web show and contributed to breaking news and market analyses.

Vigna joined Harding Loevner LP as a senior investment writer and editor in 2023. He also continues as a self-employed author, contributing to the understanding of finance, technology, and entertainment. His notable books includeThe Age of Cryptocurrency(2015) andThe Truth Machine(2018), co-authored with Michael J. Casey, which explain the rise of bitcoin, blockchain, and their implications forglobal finance. He also authoredGuts: The Anatomy of The Walking Dead(2017), examining the popular television series.

Paul Vigna has been featured in documentaries such asBanking on Bitcoin(2016) andBitcoin: The End of Money as We Know It(2015). He has appeared on prominent platforms, including CNN, CNBC, Fox Business, and PBS, and has spoken at events like South by Southwest, New York Comic Con, and CoinDesk's Consensus. His work has established him as a key figure in financial andtechnological journalism.

Vigna’s academic background includes a degree from Fairfield University. He currently resides in Verona, New Jersey, with his wife, Elizabeth, and their son.