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Here’s Why Crypto Is Booming in Turkey
At least 8 million people in Turkey are engaged in crypto, according to a 2022 research report by Turkish crypto exchange Paribu. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker shares insights into Turkey's crypto adoption and regulation.

Central Bank of Turkey Plans to Launch a CBDC in 2023
The proposal was mentioned in the executive branch's annual plan presented on Monday.

‘Basically a Savior’: Why Crypto Is So Popular in Turkey
In Turkey, crypto represents freedom from inflation, national currency and the constraints of corporate life, advocates say.

Build on Blockchain, Stay Away From Gambling With Crypto, Turkey’s Erdoğan Says
Not necessarily known for being friendly to crypto, the president's remarks suggest an openness to at least some aspects of the industry.

Turkish Authorities Seize Crypto Worth $40M in Illegal Gambling Sting
Investigators are probing a $135 million transaction that links back to organized crime groups in the country's capital city Ankara.

Why Devcon 7 Should Be in Istanbul
Hosting Ethereum’s biggest event in Turkey can build on what is already strong interest in blockchain and crypto technology.

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.
