Andy Mukherjee

The Turkish lira had lost 44 percent of its value versus the dollar in one year before handing over the unenviable distinction of the world's worst-performing currency to the Russian ruble. Its purchasing power at home has also dwindled: depending on whether you believe official figures or private assessments, inflation in Turkey ranges from 54% to 124%. So, how did the residents react? For one thing, the tech-savvy classes opted for cryptocurrency.