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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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Turkey Takes Crypto Bill to Parliament, Aims to Bring Crypto Licensing to the Country
17.5.2024
The bill aims to introduce a licensing scheme for crypto firms, which will be handled by the CMB and bring the firms under the regulator's scope
Turkey proposes aligning crypto legislation with international standards
17.5.2024
The draft law aims to govern crypto asset service providers, crypto asset platform operations, crypto asset storage, and crypto asset buying, selling, and transfer transactions
Turkey’s Crypto Regulations Ready for Parliament, Draft Prioritizes Consumer Protection and Global Standards
13.5.2024
Lawmakers in Turkey are reportedly set to submit a draft law on crypto regulation to the parliament this week. The proposed regulations aim to reduce risks for people dealing with cryptocurrency.
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Turkey Prepares New Crypto Law to Align With International Standards
13.5.2024
Turkey is preparing to present a new law to regulate crypto assets to Parliament. The legislation, aimed at aligning with international standards and reducing risks associated with crypto transactions, will enforce strict regulations on the licensing and operation of cryptocurrency trading...
Turkish crypto bill: 5 things to know before it’s introduced
6.5.2024
Turkey was expected to introduce crypto legislation in early 2024, but the local parliament is yet to report on the process
Turkey tops the world in stablecoin buying share vs. GDP
25.4.2024
Stablecoin purchases in Turkey amount to 4.3% of GDP, the highest among global economies, according to Chainalysis
Tether Partners with Fuze to Promote Digital Asset Awareness in Turkey and the Middle East
16.4.2024
Tether has partnered with digital assets infrastructure provider Fuze to enhance education and awareness surrounding digital assets in Turkey and the Middle East.
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How the Bitcoin Halving Could Affect Network Security
2.4.2024
After the block reward drops to 3.125 bitcoins, miners could power down their less efficient machines