Turkey

Turkey

Markets

Turkish Crypto Exchanges Must Report Transactions Over $1,200, Finance Minister Says

The country is rushing to regulate the crypto market after two local crypto exchanges went offline in April.

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Markets

Turkey Adds Crypto Trading Platforms to List of Firms Covered by AML Regulations

The country's latest move to rein in cryptocurrencies went into effect immediately.

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Markets

Turkish Court Jails Thodex CEO's Siblings in Crypto Exchange Probe

Interpol has issued a red notice for the CEO, who has fled to Albania.

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Markets

Turkish Government Plans Central Custodian Bank to Manage Crypto Risk: Report

Authorities are also contemplating a capital threshold for crypto exchanges and education requirements for the executives at the firms, Bloomberg said, citing an unnamed official.

Istanbul, Turkey

Policy

State of Crypto: Congress Takes One Step Closer to Regulatory Clarity

A bipartisan bill addressing cryptocurrencies made it through the House of Representatives. Next up: the Senate.

The Senate is now looking at a bill that would evaluate cryptocurrency regulation within the U.S.

Videos

What Is Happening With Turkey’s Crypto Exchanges?

The CEO of Turkey-based crypto exchange Thodex is still missing, along with hundreds of millions of dollars in users’ funds, after the exchange went dark last week. The Turkish government is investigating Thodex’s collapse and threatening further crypto crackdowns. Nik De reviews the situation in Turkey. Plus, an update on regulations in South Korea.

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Policy

Turkey's Central Bank Head Says Crypto Rules Coming, Denies Total Ban Ahead

Comments come as use of digital currencies soars in the country.

Istanbul, Turkey

Markets

Turkish Authorities Detain Four in Probe of Vebitcoin Crypto Exchange: Report

It's the second crypto platform in a week to face troubles in a country that is banning the use of cryptocurrencies for payments.

Istanbul, Turkey

Markets

Turkish Police Detain 62 People in Thodex Probe, State News Agency Says: Report

The crypto exchange reportedly has been subject to a legal complaint by its users alleging that hundreds of millions of dollars had been stolen.

Istanbul, Turkey