Opinion
Money Reimagined: A Turning Point for Crypto
Even as crypto lost a battle over taxes in Congress this week, it felt like a victory, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.
50 Years After Bretton Woods, the US Dollar's Throne Is in Play
The greenback's share of world reserves is dropping steadily. The euro, yuan and bitcoin are all in the running to pick up the slack.
What Blockchain Oracles Do Not See
Blockchain promises an immutable history of on-chain data. But the “ledger of record” is merely a new way to manufacture consent.
How Crypto Can Help Nigeria's Economy
From hedging hyperinflation to lowering the cost of cross-border remittances, crypto can improve financial inclusion in Africa's largest economy.
$600M Poly Heist Shows DeFi Needs Hackers to Become Unhackable
If computers will continue to do more important things, we'll require those programs to be secure. Learning what not to do is one way there.
To Win in Washington, Crypto Needs a Campaign Strategy
The infrastructure bill shows it is time for serious crypto activism. That means mapping out campaigns, says a professional campaigner.
By Taxing Crypto, the US Government Has Accepted It's Here to Stay
There's a silver lining in Congress' efforts to impose a tax on crypto transactions: The U.S. finally accepts crypto is part of the economy.
The Inevitability of Crypto in Iraq
Despite roadblocks, crypto is becoming increasingly popular in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
There’s Still Time to Fix Congress’s Crypto-Tax Mess
The Senate has failed to amend a provision that could cripple the U.S. cryptocurrency sector. But the game's not over yet.
Crypto Adoption in Middle East Will Come From Unstable Nations
The next wave of crypto adoption in the region is likely to come from citizens in unstable autocracies or those facing crushing inflation in countries like Iran and Lebanon.
