Turkey’s $200 billion crypto market leads the MENA region, but has been fueled more by speculative activity than by sustainable adoption, according to Chainalysis.
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Turkey plans new legislation letting Masak freeze crypto accounts to fight money laundering, aligning with FATF standards.
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BtcTurk halted deposits and withdrawals, citing a “technical issue” with hot wallets, while trading and local currency withdrawals and deposits remained active.
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Carrone says friends and global contacts helped secure his release after Turkey accused him of aiding misuse of an Ethereum privacy tool; legal fight ongoing.
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The decentralized exchange was one of 46 websites Turkey's financial regulator said would be blocked for residents.
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Countries that ban crypto payments often have no restrictions on using crypto abroad, but such legal overlaps may attract scrutiny from global regulators like the FATF.
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Turkey’s Finance Ministry plans new rules requiring crypto platforms to collect source and purpose data, with limits on stablecoin transfers.
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The Crocodilus banking trojan is expanding globally with new campaigns targeting crypto wallets and banking apps, now reaching Europe and South America.
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Speculative activity remains closely tied to global funding rates, highlighting crypto’s growing “interconnectedness” with traditional finance, a BIS report claimed.
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Boutique market makers offer tailored liquidity solutions that address local challenges and provide stable financial access, while bridging liquidity gaps in emerging markets.
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Analysts say Bitcoin’s inflation-hedging ability is uncertain in developed economies but more effective in emerging markets.
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The Turkish Capital Markets Board established full regulatory control over crypto asset platforms, taking responsibility for CASP licensing, operations and compliance.
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A positive ruling could pave the way for new business models in Turkey, particularly for crypto exchanges seeking licenses.
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Turkish banks have been increasingly moving into crypto by offering their clients investments in diverse crypto assets, with BankPozitif being the latest.
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The IRS issued new regulations requiring DeFi platforms to report crypto transactions. In response, the Blockchain Association filed a lawsuit against the IRS, arguing that the rules are unconstitutional.
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