Michael J. McDonald

Welcome to my website, where you will find a selection of my business and finance writing as well as links to my resume and LinkedIn page. I've included some recent samples of thought leadership and explanatory writing, some of which you will see were ghostwritten for financial executives, as well as a number of other feature stories and examples of my investigative journalism. Please contact me at mmickdonald@gmail.com if you'd like to see additional published work or discuss opportunities.

Toptal Finance Blog • 1st April 2021

How Roblox Became One of Gaming’s Hottest Companies

If you don’t have kids, there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Roblox, a free online gaming platform best known for its Lego-like graphics. But if you’re an investor, you’re probably paying attention now.

Toptal Finance Blog • 1st June 2021

Crypto Exchange Wars: How Coinbase Stacks Up Against Its Rivals

The mainstream is warming up to cryptocurrencies, making the exchange business hotly contested and challenging leaders like Coinbase.