Isaiah McCall An ultramarathon runner and long time journalist, Isaiah has been turning heads with his work in the crypto space. He draws on a rich background of experience in sport and quantitative analytics to inform and sharpen his coverage of the growing world of digital finance.
Dan McCall is an enthusiastic journalist for 99Bitcoins, a crew of cryptocurrency aficionados first organized since bitcoin’s inception. Their efforts reach more than 100,000 monthly readers. As an active Ethereum and DeFi researcher, he publishes detailed analysis and thought leadership on the space. You may have heard him reporting on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) takeover of the crypto world.
Prior to coming on board at 99Bitcoins, McCall began his journalism career in USAToday’s crypto team in 2019. He operates a Medium blog that has over 30,000 followers. His articles have gone on to get millions of views too! His authenticity in the cryptocurrency industry pours out, he has reviewed over 2000 crypto projects.
McCall’s reporting has focused on the key players and their views of DeFi. This even extends to Chairman Paul Atkins’ speech discussing the need for self-custody in the digital age.
"The right to have self custody of one's private property is a foundational American value that should not disappear when one logs on to the internet." - Paul Atkins
As he noted here, and here, and here, jokingly, but seriously, several times, Commissioner Hester Peirce warned against using “DeFi” as a regex to slip under regulatory oversight.
Beyond transportation, McCall’s influence can be seen on social media, where he regularly rubs virtual elbows with industry luminaries and shares his fascinating insights. On June 9, 2025, Adrian Dittmann quote-tweeted one of his own tweets. This interaction is a great preview of Dittmann’s hand-on approach and deep knowledge of the crypto community. With articles that have been read by more than 100,000 readers, there is no question about the impact that his work has made.
