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Turkey Seeks to Join BRICS to Strengthen Global Influence
4.9.2024
Turkey has reportedly formally requested to join the BRICS economic bloc to expand its global influence and establish new alliances beyond its traditional Western partners. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration views the shifting geopolitical landscape as an opportunity...
OmegaPro Co-Founder Arrested in Turkey on Suspicion of $4B Ponzi Scheme: Reports
22.8.2024
The firm said it invested in cryptocurrency and forex, and reportedly collapsed in 2022
Coinbase, KuCoin, others join in Turkey crypto license application
18.8.2024
As the CMB continues to update the list and companies work to meet regulatory requirements, the Turkish crypto market is poised for significant changes
Coinbase, KuCoin Eye Turkey Crypto Licenses Amid Growth
16.8.2024
Coinbase and KuCoin are among the significant cryptocurrency exchanges that have recently sought licenses to operate in Turkey,…
47 Companies Apply to Operate in Turkey Under New Crypto Regulations
12.8.2024
Turkey’s Capital Markets Board has issued an update on crypto asset service providers following new regulations. The provisional lists include 47 operational companies and three that are planning to liquidate. Current crypto service roviders are required to apply for permits or proceed with...
Turkey sees surge in crypto license applications amid new regulations
9.8.2024
Turkey's crypto economy is poised for growth as local and international companies show keen interest ahead of new legislation
Country Bans Roblox Due To Possibility Of Child Exploitation
8.8.2024
The popular online free-to-play game Roblox has been banned in Turkey due to concerns the country’s government has over possible child exploitation. Read more
The Olympics’ Shooting Category Keeps Producing Incredible Main Characters
2.8.2024
The Olympics seem unbelievably cool this year. Everywhere you look, there’s another great narrative being spun from the Games, such as Simone Biles and the U.S gymnastics team’s very funny beef with a former team member who tried (and failed) to talk shit about them before they took gold....
BtcTurk CEO steps down from one of Turkey’s biggest crypto exchanges
18.7.2024
Ozgur Guneri spent seven years as the head of the popular Turkish crypto exchange. He will remain with the company as a director
Tether to Drive Digital Asset Education in Turkey
3.7.2024
Crypto industry leader, Tether Operations Limited, and technology and strategy company, BTguru, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to assess digital assets educational initiatives in Turkey (Türkiye). The MoU aims to develop comprehensive programs introducing stakeholders...
Tether signs MoU to promote crypto freedom in Turkey
2.7.2024
Stablecoin giant Tether is eager to learn about the possibilities of introducing new business lines into Turkey's banking in cooperation with the local crypto firm BTguru
Binance assists BtcTurk attack probe, freezes $5.3M in 'stolen funds'
23.6.2024
Binance is assisting in investigating the malicious attack on Turkish crypto exchange BtcTurk, according to Binance CEO Richard Teng
Terraform Labs to shut down after $4.5B SEC settlement: Law Decoded
17.6.2024
Terraform Labs plans to sell key projects within the Terra ecosystem and give the community control of the Terra blockchain
Turkish Bank Garanti BBVA Embraces Digital Assets With New Crypto Wallet and Trading Platform
16.6.2024
In a significant move towards embracing digital assets, Turkish bank Garanti BBVA has launched a crypto wallet and trading platform, “Garanti BBVA Crypto”. This platform allows customers to trade and store BTC, ETH, and USD Coin (USDC) seamlessly via the bank’s mobile app....
Turkey targets Crypto with new 0.03% transaction tax
14.6.2024
Turkey introduced a 0.03% tax on crypto transactions as part of a major fiscal reform to address the budget deficit caused by recent earthquakes
Turkey Rules out Taxes on Crypto Profits, Considers Limited Transaction Tax
6.6.2024
Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek has stated that there are no current plans to impose taxes on profits from cryptocurrencies. However, he mentioned that the government is considering implementing a “very limited” transaction tax on these assets, though the specifics...
Turkey denies plans to tax crypto, stock gains
5.6.2024
Turkey has dismissed levies on profits from stocks and cryptocurrencies but is exploring a transaction tax as part of efforts to regulate the tax on financial transactions
Turkey Detains 127 Crypto Ponzi Scheme Co-Conspirators, Seizes Assets Worth Over $31 Million
1.6.2024
According to Turkish authorities, the country’s law enforcement agencies have disrupted a criminal syndicate that lured unsuspecting residents into investing in a Ponzi scheme disguised as a cryptocurrency investment. The syndicate is reported to have swindled $1 billion from investors who were...
Turkish Parliament Committee to Review Crypto Bill This Week
28.5.2024
The Turkish parliament’s Planning and Budget Committee will discuss a draft law this week that would require crypto asset service providers to obtain licenses and register. This move aims to enhance Turkey’s compliance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards. In 2021, FATF...
Turkey Drafts Crypto Bills To Align With International Standards
17.5.2024
The crypto law that was presented by Abdullah Güler, the group chairperson of the political group AK Party, on May 16 would significantly regulate the cryptocurrency business in compliance with global norms.
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