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Thodex founder handed over 460 life sentences in prison for massive Turkish crypto scandal News ▸ Crime 8 months ago
More than half of Turkey has turned to crypto amid rapid currency devaluation – KuCoin report Adoption 8 months agoThe survey was conducted in May 2023 and found that found that 52% of Turkish adults aged 18 to 60 have invested in cryptocurrencies, a 12% increase from 40% in November 2021.
Crypto ownership in Turkey, Argentina and Philippines surges as inflation skyrockets Adoption 11 months agoUncover the connection between high inflation and increased crypto ownership rates in Turkey, Argentina, and the Philippines, as citizens seek refuge in digital assets amidst economic turmoil.
Crypto aid for Turkey exceeds $4.5M in one week Adoption 1 year agoTurkish financial watchdog stretched rules to allow crypto donations to help with disaster relief on Feb. 7.
Turkish watchdog stretches rules and allows crypto wallets to collect aid Regulation 1 year agoA Turkish singer convinced the country's watchdog to allow three wallets to collect funds, even though the act isn't currently legal in Turkey.
Turkey’s Nation Alliance set for crypto adoption Politics 1 year agoTurkey's opposing coalition released its doctrine as the elections approach — which included 13 matters aiming to increase crypto adoption.
Turkey completes first digital lira transactions CBDCs 1 year agoThe country's central bank will continue its tests in early 2023.
Istanbul Blockchain Week panelists hopeful on adoption of next-generation blockchain tech Events 1 year agoCEO of Elixxir and cryptography pioneer, David Chaum, expressed that the ongoing issues in centralized finance might hopefully be able to "stimulate the adoption of this next generation of technology" without the vulnerabilities.
Turkish police confiscates $40M worth of crypto Crime 2 years ago35 people were arrested from eight cities for mediating the transfer of money earned from illegal crypto-betting platforms.
W3E to host world’s first web3 esports tournament this November in Istanbul Web3 2 years agoW3E will welcome gamers worldwide on Nov. 17 at Istanbul Blockchain Week for the world's first Web3 e-sport tournament.
Thodex founder arrested in Albania Scams 2 years agoThodex founder Fatih Özer was arrested in Albania on Aug. 31 and is set to be deported back to Turkey.
Istanbul Blockchain Week founder Erhan Korhaliller discusses why Turkey is one of the hottest places for crypto Events 2 years agoKorhaliller explains why everyone should have Turkey on their radar and why he chose Istanbul as the location for his next event.
Turkey drafts new bills to increase regulatory oversight of crypto Regulation 2 years agoAmong the proposals is a requirement for crypto firms to have a minimum capital of 100 million liras (roughly $6 million).
Turkey wants crypto scammer jailed for life Crime 2 years agoThe founder and CEO of Thodex exchange has been on the run since last year after his firm was discovered to have perpetrated a fraud.
Turkey goes all-in on the metaverse, but is the public ready? Metaverse 2 years agoAt Turkey's Forum Metaverse, President Erdoğan and the Minister of Education announced the plan to implement the metaverse into the education system.
Crypto in Turkey: Everything you need to know Adoption 2 years agoRecent falling in the value of Turkish lira made to the global crypto news as a “motivator towards crypto for Turkish residents." However, Turkey got the crypto bug way earlier. An exhilarating growth was seen since then, and this is just the beginning.
Turkey embraces Bitcoin and Tether as the lira keeps spiraling down Adoption 2 years agoCrypto trading volumes using the lira reached a 15-month high as Turks race to get rid of their national currency.
Turkey’s rising inflation pushes citizens to crypto Adoption 2 years agoInflation in Turkey has risen to as high as 36% as Lira lost 44% of its value to the US Dollar.
Turkey considers crypto regulation following the collapse of two exchanges Regulation 3 years agoTwo alleged "exit scams" in just one week prompted the Turkish government to address the issues of crypto regulation.