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Turkey Makes the Case for Bitcoin as Erdogan Runs the Autocrat’s Inflation Playbook

The longtime ruler’s unhinged monetary policy follows a familiar pattern – and it’s pushing some Turks toward bitcoin.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has held power for nearly twenty years. Erdogan has cut interest rates despite high inflation, in a short-term bid to prop up Turkey's economy (Antonio Masiello, Getty Images)

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China’s BSN to Launch Portals in Turkey, Uzbekistan

The Chinese-built blockchain-as-a-service platform continues to expand around the world.

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Turkish Central Bank to Research Benefits of a Central Bank Digital Currency

The bank has not made a final decision regarding the issuance of a digital Turkish lira but expects results from the pilot study to be announced in 2022.

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Crypto Adoption in Middle East Will Come From Unstable Nations

The next wave of crypto adoption in the region is likely to come from citizens in unstable autocracies or those facing crushing inflation in countries like Iran and Lebanon.

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Report: Turkey Plans to Present Law on Cryptocurrencies in October

The Turkish government plans to present a bill regulating cryptocurrencies to Parliament in October, Sabah reported. "The Hash" panel explores the potential scope for crypto regulation in Turkey and whether other countries are likely to develop their own crypto strategy. "While I do think that [Turkey] might be trying to protect consumers... I also do think it's more of a control thing," host Naomi Brockwell said.

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Turkey Plans to Present Law on Cryptocurrencies in October: Report

Crypto-asset companies will be supervised by the Capital Markets Board and will need to set aside minimum capital requirements.

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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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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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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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