Turkey

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Turkey's Central Bank Head Says Crypto Rules Coming, Denies Total Ban Ahead
Comments come as use of digital currencies soars in the country.

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.

Turkey Blocks Bank Accounts of a Crypto Exchange Even as It Hunts for the CEO of Another
April has not been a kind month to crypto in Turkey.

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.

