Opinion

El Salvador: Who Needs the IMF When You Have Bitcoin?
The IMF is a brutal bully constantly declaring its virtue. It’s about time someone pushed back.

Not All NFTs Are Securities
When non-fungible tokens should be regulated under securities laws, and when they shouldn’t.

What’s the SEC Saying About Crypto?
Interpreting statements from SEC officials may really be just like reading tea leaves.


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.



