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BtcTurk, Turkey’s second-largest exchange, becomes the latest casualty in a brutal summer for digital asset platforms. With $142 million already looted in July, security teams are scrambling for answers. On August 14, blockchain security firm Cyvers flagged a series of…

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Ethereum developer detained: After being detained by Turkish authorities over alleged misuse of the Ethereum network, Ethereum core developer Federico Carrone, who goes by Fede’s Intern on X, has been released and is now in Europe. Carrone was detained for…

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An Ethereum developer known as “Fede’s Intern” has been detained in Izmir, Turkey, after authorities accused him of helping individuals “misuse” the Ethereum network. On Aug. 11, the Argentine crypto researcher shared on X that Turkish authorities informed his lawyer…

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Every day, the media are telling us how various countries take legal steps to embrace cryptocurrency. However, not the entire humanity is moving in the same direction in this regard. On July 14, 2025, Hungary introduced the law turning “unauthorized…

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Turkish regulators recently outlined their approach to DeFi apps, which could lead to more bans.


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Turkey started a DEX crackdown, with PancakeSwap as its first target.

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Türkiye is at the formation of a new economic paradigm that values transparency, decentralization, and global participation.

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Turkey’s Ministry of Treasury and Finance is rolling out new regulations to strengthen oversight of crypto transactions. Turkey’s Ministry of Treasury and Finance is stepping up efforts to combat money laundering through crypto. According to information obtained by Anadolu Agency,…

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Binance’s USDT/TRY trading pair saw its highest volatility since April 2024 after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival to President Tayyip Erdogan, was arrested. Turkey’s arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a key political figure, and potential 2028 presidential…


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The Turkish Capital Markets Board introduces new licensing and operational regulations for cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, and wallet service providers. Turkish authorities have rolled out a new regulatory framework on March 13 to tighten oversight and operational standards for cryptocurrency exchanges,…

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BankPozitif, a leading digital bank in Turkey, has partnered with Swiss digital asset infrastructure provider Taurus to offer institutional-grade cryptocurrency custody services. The move positions BankPozitif at the forefront of Turkey’s expanding digital asset sector as the country experiences rising…

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Law enforcement in Phuket has arrested four hackers suspected of orchestrating ransomware attacks on Swiss firms and stealing millions in cryptocurrency. The accused, all Russian nationals, reportedly deployed ransomware on the networks of 17 Swiss companies between April 2023 and…

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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…

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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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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.

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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…