Turkey News

High retail adoption, stablecoin use, regulation, and exchange activity across Turkey.

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Hacks

BtcTurk hack sees $48 million in crypto vanish from hot wallets

After another hit on hot wallets, BtcTurk suspends crypto deposits and withdrawals temporarily.

8 months ago

Adoption

Crypto ownership in Turkey, Argentina and Philippines surges as inflation skyrockets

Uncover 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.

3 years ago

Adoption

Crypto aid for Turkey exceeds $4.5M in one week

Turkish financial watchdog stretched rules to allow crypto donations to help with disaster relief on Feb. 7.

3 years ago

Regulation

Turkish watchdog stretches rules and allows crypto wallets to collect aid

A Turkish singer convinced the country's watchdog to allow three wallets to collect funds, even though the act isn't currently legal in Turkey.

3 years ago

Politics

Turkey’s Nation Alliance set for crypto adoption

Turkey's opposing coalition released its doctrine as the elections approach — which included 13 matters aiming to increase crypto adoption.

3 years ago

CBDCs

Turkey completes first digital lira transactions

The country's central bank will continue its tests in early 2023.

3 years ago

Adoption

Istanbul Blockchain Week panelists hopeful on adoption of next-generation blockchain tech

CEO 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.

3 years ago