Ryan S. Gladwin
Technology & Culture Journalist
About
I'm a freelance journalist with five years of experience writing human-centric cultural deep dives across technology, finance, and cryptocurrency. I'm known for my original reporting and nose for wacky stories, which has landed my byline in VICE, The Verge, and Fortune.
For two years, I was a staff reporter at Decrypt, which sharpened my tools in establishing a beat, landing exclusive scoops, and building a wide network of sources. In this role, I established myself as the publication's go-to writer for all things cultural, weird, or wacky — and produced some of my best work.
After taking a career break to travel across South America, I am now looking for freelance work. While much of my experience lies within the financial sector, I tend to approach topics with a cultural angle I adopted early in my freelance career as a music journalist.
Highlights
Former Pump.fun Dev Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for $2 Million Solana Fraud
Spent a year court reporting an important crypto case, while maintaining relationships with the defendant, victims, and relevant lawyers.
Meet the Crypto Promoter Who Says He Launched Caitlyn Jenner's Solana Meme Coin
Exclusive story profiling the crypto promoter who helped Caitlyn Jenner launch her meme coin. This story later led to Jenner publicly claiming she was "scammed" by him.
Polymarket Token Is Coming, But Likely Not This Year: Sources
A network of sources and exclusively obtained information confirmed that Polymarket would release a token.
I Cheated on My Girlfriend with an AI Chatbot
A gonzo-style cultural deep dive on a growing group of people who were cheating on their partners with AI chatbots.