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Crypto Exchange Thodex Founder Denies Fraud Charges in Turkey
14.6.2023
The founder of failed cryptocurrency exchange Thodex has denied all fraud-related allegations in a Turkish court. The crypto entrepreneur was handed over to Turkey by Albanian authorities earlier this year to face charges for his leading role in running the now defunct platform. Alleged Crypto...
Turkey's Economic Woes Push Investors Towards Stablecoin Tether – Here's the Latest
12.6.2023
As Turkey’s economic woes continue to deteriorate with lira spiraling downwards, investors are turning to cryptocurrency as a safe haven.
Local demand for Tether, the largest dollar-backed stablecoin, surged in early May ahead of the election and has remained high since, according to a recent...
Turks Turn to Tether Amid Record Inflation, Limited Access to Dollar, Report Reveals
12.6.2023
People in Turkey have been seeking refuge in stablecoins as their national fiat continues to depreciate against the greenback. The Turkish lira saw a record drop in its exchange rate with the U.S. dollar when the country’s central bank halted intervention after the recent presidential vote....
Bitcoin Interest Hits Rock Bottom: Google Trends Data Shows Lowest Score in 7 Months
5.6.2023
According to Google Trends, worldwide interest surrounding the term “bitcoin” has plummeted to its lowest point since October 2022, registering a mere 17 out of 100. The active interest for the term has taken a nosedive since June 2022, when the search query for bitcoin reached...
Crypto adoption is booming, but not in the US or Europe — Bitcoin Builders 2023
18.5.2023
At the Bitcoin Builders Conference, Daniel Fogg from IOV Labs and Rootstock spoke with Cointelegraph about how emerging markets are shaping the future of the crypto space
Central Bank’s Gold Purchases Make ‘Record Breaking Start’ in Q1 2023; 228.4 Tonnes Added to World Reserves
8.5.2023
Central banks have continued to consistently purchase gold during the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest report of the World Gold Council (WGC), the global gold statistics organization. Central banks added nearly 230 tonnes of gold to their national reserves, representing a 176% rise...
Interpol Red Notice Leads to Arrest of Crypto Exchange CEO – Here's What You Need to Know
21.4.2023
Founder and former CEO of now-defunct crypto exchange Thodex has been extradited to Turkey and was detained by police upon arrival in Istanbul.
Faruk Fatih Ozer, who founded Thodex in 2017, was arrested in Albania last year after an Interpol red notice against him, according to...
Fugitive Crypto Exchange Founder Faruk Ozer Extradited to Turkey
21.4.2023
Albania has extradited the founder of Turkish cryptocurrency exchange Thodex to his home country where he is charged with defrauding investors. The crypto entrepreneur disappeared after his trading platform unexpectedly went offline in the spring of 2021 and was arrested last year by Albanian...
Today in Crypto: SG-FORGE Reveals the EUR CoinVertible Stablecoin, Three Silvergate FTX-related Lawsuits Combined, Voyager Strikes Deal with US Government to Sell Assets to Binance.US
20.4.2023
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Collapsed Turkish Crypto Exchange Thodex's CEO Faruk Özer Extradited, Arrested in Istanbul: Report
20.4.2023
Faruk Fatih Özer, the founder of Thodex, one of Turkey's largest crypto exchanges, facing charges of fraud and running a criminal organization, has been extradited to Turkey and was detained by police upon arrival in Istanbul
Founder of collapsed crypto exchange Thodex detained in Turkey
20.4.2023
Founder and former CEO of Thodex is finally brought to Turkey after two years since the exchange halted operations
Russia Developing Payment Gateways With Partners Like Turkey, Mulling Crypto Settlements
19.4.2023
Bank of Russia is building a system of gateways with foreign payment networks and is now working with Turkey in this field. Russia’s monetary authority would also allow the experimental use of cryptocurrencies in foreign economic activities, its head was quoted as saying. Russia’s Central Bank...
TemDAO World Heritage Project Helps the Cultural Sector through Democracy-Fueled Donations
11.4.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Tokyo, Japan, April 11th 2023, Chainwire. TemDAO is a world heritage project that seeks to protect and preserve cultural assets through donations and democracy. The project, powered by the $TEM token, ensures the long-term sustainability of global cultural sites. Recently, TemDAO...
Paxful co-founders’ litigation cites misappropriation of funds, money laundering, U.S. sanctions evasion
6.4.2023
A bitter dispute between Paxful's co-founders in Delaware courts may have led to the crypto marketplace's sudden closure
Central Banks Continue to Show Strong Demand for Gold in 2023, Says World Gold Council Report
5.3.2023
Central banks show continued demand for gold in 2023, as per a recent report from the World Gold Council (WGC), which noted that the world’s central banks accumulated 31 tons of the precious metal in January. Turkey was the largest gold buyer, adding 23 tons to its central bank’s stash...
Get 72 Games For 30 Bucks In Syria-Turkey Relief Bundle
3.3.2023
Early last month, two powerful earthquakes struck Syria and Turkey, killing tens of thousands of people. Millions more have been rendered homeless in what has quickly become one of the worst natural disasters in recent memory. The stories emerging from the region are tragic and recovery efforts...
Crypto donations amplify speed and global reach during crisis
2.3.2023
Cryptocurrencies are proving useful in facilitating fast and unencumbered donations during crises, as recently seen during earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and Syria
Today in Crypto: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Embassy in USA, Japanese Banking Giant Invests in Infinity, Kansas May Cap Election Donations in Crypto to $100
15.2.2023
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Today in Crypto: UK Goes After Unregistered Crypto ATM Operators, S. Korea Watching the Ripple-SEC Battle, Silvergate Execs Investigated by Law Firm, Bitget to Collaborate on CBDCs
14.2.2023
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US Judge Approves Removal of FTX Turkish Units From Bankruptcy Case
14.2.2023
FTX had asked the court to greenlight the dismissal after Turkish authorities ordered the seizure of most of the crypto exchange's assets in the country