Tag: Turkey
Report: Here Are The Most “Crypto Obsessed” Countries
Singapore and UAE top ApeX Protocol’s crypto adoption report, with the US, Canada, and Turkey following closely behind. Crypto adoption has grown across many…
Ethereum Developer Detained in Turkey and Later Freed as ETH Price Nears All-Time High
Ethereum dev arrested in Izmir on misuse claims, later freed as ETH price approaches new all-time high levels. An Ethereum developer known as “Fede’s…
Turkey Tightens Crypto Rules to Fight Money Laundering
In Turkey, a new anti-money laundering law requires identification verification for crypto transactions over $425. Rules, which take effect on February 25, 2025, aim to…
Coinbase Withdraws Pre-Application to Enter Turkish Market
Coinbase has withdrawn its pre-application to enter the Turkish market amid rising liquidations. 14 firms seek liquidation, 77 applicants remain active. Coinbase, one of the…
Turkey Sees a Surge in Crypto Licenses as New Regulations Spark Industry Interest
Turkey’s new crypto legislation has sparked an influx of 47 license applications. 76 crypto exchanges, including Coinbase and KuCoin, have applied for licenses in Turkey.…
Chainalysis: Mena Is the Top Crypto Region
The two fastest growing regions in the category of crypto use and adoption include North Africa and the Middle East. Both areas – between July…
Thodex Crypto Exchange Founder Arrested in Europe
Faruk Fatih Ozer – the alleged founder of Turkish cryptocurrency exchange Thodex – has been arrested in the European nation of Albania and is now…
Turkey Is Allegedly Having Crypto Conversations with El Salvador
Turkey – in the middle of its currency crisis – appears to be taking advice from and meeting with the most unlikely contender: El Salvador.…
Turkey Says “No” to BTC Payments, Citing Lack of “Supervision Mechanisms”
It looks like Turkey is not as comfortable with bitcoin as other nations. The region has decided to put a stop to all bitcoin payments citing concerns…
