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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.
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The founder of a Turkish crypto "exit scam" has been arrested in Albania. (Shutterstock)
Founder of Turkish Crypto Exchange Thodex Arrested in Albania
Faruk Fatih Özer disappeared in 2021, taking funds from 400,000 users.
The founder of a Turkish crypto "exit scam" has been arrested in Albania. (Shutterstock)

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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.
Awards ceremony at Blockchain Economy Istanbul (Blockchain Economy Istanbul Team)

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Lessons From the Turkish Government's Hasty Attempt to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
Grassroots action effectively stymied the quick adoption of bad crypto legislation.
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Musk Confirms Funding to Buy Twitter, May Acquire Shares Directly From Shareholders
The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, April 21, 2022.
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Coinbase Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Turkish BtcTurk Exchange for $3.2B
Coinbase Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Turkish BtcTurk Exchange for $3.2B
Coinbase is reportedly in talks to acquire the Turkish BtcTurk exchange for $3.2 billion as part of its ongoing efforts to expand internationally. “The Hash” group discusses t...
Coinbase Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Turkish BtcTurk Exchange for $3.2B

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Coinbase in Talks to Acquire BtcTurk for About $3.2B: Report
The target is one of Turkey's oldest crypto exchanges.
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Two European Soccer Clubs Cancel Sponsorship Deals With Bitci: Report
Sporting Lisbon pointed to the Turkish crypto firm's failure to make its payments.
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Turkish Crypto Firm Bitci Eyes Expansion Into Brazil, Spain: Report
The company aims to open a trading platform in Brazil next month with a Spanish one planned in March.
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Turkish President Calls for Metaverse Research
Turkish President Calls for Metaverse Research
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has ordered the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) to conduct a study on the metaverse, cryptocurrencies, and social media....
Turkish President Calls for Metaverse Research