Turkey
Founder of Turkish Crypto Exchange Thodex Arrested in Albania
Faruk Fatih Özer disappeared in 2021, taking funds from 400,000 users.
Turkish Delight or Slight: Decoding Eurasia’s Largest Blockchain Event
Billed as Eurasia’s largest blockchain conference, Blockchain Economy Istanbul didn’t live up to the hype, some attendees said.
Lessons From the Turkish Government's Hasty Attempt to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
Grassroots action effectively stymied the quick adoption of bad crypto legislation.
Coinbase Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Turkish BtcTurk Exchange for $3.2B
Coinbase is reportedly in talks to acquire the Turkish BtcTurk exchange for $3.2 billion as part of its ongoing efforts to expand internationally. “The Hash” group discusses the role of cryptocurrency in Turkey as the national lira’s value declines, and Coinbase’s involvement with Monero.
Coinbase in Talks to Acquire BtcTurk for About $3.2B: Report
The target is one of Turkey's oldest crypto exchanges.
Two European Soccer Clubs Cancel Sponsorship Deals With Bitci: Report
Sporting Lisbon pointed to the Turkish crypto firm's failure to make its payments.
Turkish Crypto Firm Bitci Eyes Expansion Into Brazil, Spain: Report
The company aims to open a trading platform in Brazil next month with a Spanish one planned in March.
Turkish President Calls for Metaverse Research
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has ordered the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) to conduct a study on the metaverse, cryptocurrencies, and social media. This comes amid Turks flocking to crypto to escape the plunging lira as inflation hits a 19-year high. "The Hash" squad reacts, discussing the significance of Turkey potentially considering a metaverse strategy.
Bukele's Bitcoin Is Not What Turkey Needs
El Salvador's President didn't mention bitcoin in his meeting with Erdogan - but it's not a cure for Turkey's monetary woes anyway.
