Opinion
Turkey Makes the Case for Bitcoin as Erdogan Runs the Autocrat’s Inflation Playbook
The longtime ruler’s unhinged monetary policy follows a familiar pattern – and it’s pushing some Turks toward bitcoin.

Why Barbados’ Metaverse Embassy Matters
Some say it’s a gimmick for the island nation to buy a plot of land in Decentraland. But they’re not thinking big enough, says CoinDesk’s chief content officer. The metaverse has plenty of promise for governments.

Public Banking vs. Open-Source Money: What Omarova for OCC Means
The controversial nominee to lead the national banking regulator has been a critic of this controversial industry.

Web 3 Social Media Needs Dedicated Blockchains
General-purpose blockchains are awesome at DeFi, but prohibitively expensive for decentralized social media.

Why Are We Still Debating Whether Craig Wright Is Satoshi?
A bold claim and a little financial backing can get you a lot of media mileage – even when nearly nobody believes you.

Why Blockchain Benefits the Supply Chain
Supply chains depend on clear communications, which is often missing from non-blockchain systems.
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What Will a Metaverse Embassy Look Like?
Barbados’ plans to claim sovereignty over digital land remain inscrutable.

Off the Charts: Supply Chain Angst
Is inflation in the U.S. the product of monetary policy or supply chain problems?



