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![Thodex founder’s sentence overturned, but fraud conviction stands](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-Turkey-trading-chart-option06-880x525.webp)
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The Istanbul Regional Court of Justice has overturned part of the conviction against Faruk Fatih Özer, the founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Thodex. The court dismissed charges related to starting an organization to commit a crime but upheld his…
![BTguru and Chainlink team up to advance tokenization in Turkey](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/01/crypto-news-Turkey-option02-880x525.webp)
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BTguru, a virtual and crypto assets provider in Turkey, has partnered with Chainlink to accelerate the adoption of tokenized securities by institutions. The partnership will leverage Chainlink (LINK)’s interoperability protocol,data feeds and proof-of-reserve technology, BTguru said in an announcement. As…
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![Springfield man is convicted for using crypto to finance ISIS operations](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/12/crypto-news-war-man-laptop-option01-880x523.webp)
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On December 13, Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa residing in Springfield, was convicted by a federal jury on multiple counts associated with the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, a foreign terrorist organization.
![Coinbase withdraws pre-application to enter Turkish market](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-Turkey-trading-chart-option01-880x525.webp)
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Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has quietly pulled its bid to enter the Turkish market, joining other trading platforms that have backed out. U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase withdrew its pre-application to enter Turkey just four months after applying to the list of…
![Tether pitches boron tokens on blockchain to Turkey’s officials: report](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/01/crypto-news-Turkey-option03-880x525.webp)
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Tether is seeking to introduce blockchain technology to Turkey’s boron industry by tokenizing the mineral for broader adoption. Stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT) is proposing a plan to digitize Turkey‘s boron market using blockchain technology, as the company seeks to expand…
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![Binance sunsets referral program in Turkey due to local regulations](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/01/crypto-news-Turkey-option04-880x525.webp)
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Crypto exchange Binance has ended its retail referral program in Turkey, just months after registering its services with the local regulator. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is changing its operations in Turkey, announcing the termination of its referral program for retail customers…
![Turkey, Russia ban Discord over child abuse allegations](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/12/crypto-news-hacker-watch-on-his-laptop-blue-flame-on-the-screen-matrix-blue-program-code-Decentralization-blockchain-system-background01-880x525.webp)
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Turkey and Russia have both moved to ban the popular communication platform Discord, citing concerns over child abuse and other criminal activities. In Turkey, authorities blocked access to Discord after a court ruling linked the platform to incidents of child…
![PayPal-backed startup Mesh collaborates with Paribu in Turkey expansion](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-Turkey-trading-chart-option06-880x525.webp)
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Fintech startup Mesh has partnered with Turkey’s crypto exchange Paribu to enhance user access to seamless payments across the web3 ecosystem. Mesh, a U.S. fintech startup backed by PayPal Ventures, has joined forces with centralized cryptocurrency exchange Paribu, aiming to…
![Turkey decides against taxing crypto profits this year](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-Turkey-trading-chart-option01-880x525.webp)
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Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz confirmed that Turkey will not implement a tax on profits from crypto or stock trading this year. The government previously considered such a tax but has focused on reducing existing tax exemptions, according to Bloomberg reporting.…
![Survey: Stablecoins on track to settle $5.3t in 2024 despite hurdles](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/10/crypto-news-USDC-stablecoin03-880x525.webp)
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Stablecoins settled $3.7 trillion in 2023 and are on pace to reach $5.28 trillion in 2024, with growing usage beyond exchange settlement, new research shows. Stablecoins continue to solidify their role in the global financial landscape, with settlement volumes reaching…
![Bybit unveils spot trading pairs with TRY in Turkish expansion push](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-Turkey-trading-chart-option06-880x525.webp)
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Bybit launches spot TRY trading pairs, offering Turkish users direct access to cryptocurrencies without the need for conversion steps. Bybit is intensifying its expansion in Turkey by launching Turkish Lira trading pairs on its spot market, allowing users to trade…
![Coinbase, KuCoin join list of crypto exchanges seeking licenses in Turkey](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-Turkey-trading-chart-option08-880x525.webp)
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Coinbase and KuCoin are among a new list of cryptocurrency companies and services eyeing registration in Turkey. The updated list of companies now includes Coinbase, KuCoin and Gate.io, with the number of organizations up from 47 to 76. As crypto.news…
![Binance, Bitfinex, OKX rush to register services in Turkey](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-Turkey-trading-chart-option07-880x525.webp)
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Binance, Bitfinex are rushing to register their services in Turkey as the country has finalized its regulatory stance on crypto. International cryptocurrency exchanges are rushing to register their services in Turkey following the country’s finalization of its regulatory stance on…
![Tether teams up with BTguru to explore RWA use cases for banks in Turkey](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/01/crypto-news-Turkey-option05-880x525.webp)
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The USDT stablecoin issuer Tether has announced signing a partnership agreement with think tank BTguru to evaluate crypto initiatives in Turkey. Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer by market capitalization, is deepening its presence in Turkey through a new collaboration, which…
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![Turkey’s parliament passes crypto bill with prison terms and fines up to $182k](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-Turkey-trading-chart-option06-880x525.webp)
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The Turkish parliament passed a crypto bill regulating crypto use, with fines ranging from $7,500 to $182,600 and prison terms of three to five years for violations. Turkish legislators approved the crypto bill introduced by ruling party chairman Abdullah Güler,…
![Turkey’s Garanti BBVA commercial bank launches crypto wallet service](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/01/crypto-news-Turkey-option01-880x525.webp)
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Garanti BBVA, a prominent Turkish bank, has launched a cryptocurrency wallet for its customers in Turkey.