Business 6 March 2019

Leading real estate agency in Turkey now accepting crypto

As the transition from fiat to crypto continues, a major real estate company has embraced the future and began accepting coins such as Bitcoin Core (BTC) last year. The decision has proven to be a smart one.

Business 26 February 2019

Leading exchange in Turkey adds Bitcoin SV support, markets rally

The leading Turkish cryptocurrency exchange, Vebitcoin, has decided to add support for BSV, and will open up deposits and withdrawals for the crypto at 10:00pm on February 26. With all of the recent support, BSV is seeing a market rally.

Business 22 February 2019

Exmo crypto exchange continues expansion, moves into Turkey

UK-based bitcoin exchange EXMO has launched a new office in Istanbul, Turkey, marking the fourth office it controls outside of the UK.

Business 14 February 2019

Police: ‘Battle royale’ gamers stole $2.47M from Turkish crypto firm

Twenty-four suspects have been arrested in a simultaneous operation, after Turkish police received reports of a theft of cryptocurrencies.

Business 18 October 2018

CoinText makes its way to Turkey, Argentina

On Oct. 15, crypto platform CoinText has started offering its SMS-based Bitcoin Cash (BCH) wallet service to users in Turkey and Argentina.

Business 15 August 2018

Turks shift to cryptocurrencies to escape devaluing Lira

As the Turkish Lira continues its descent against other currencies, more and more people in Turkey are seeking out cryptocurrencies as a safe haven.

Business 20 June 2018

Turcoin founders flee Turkey with millions in investors’ money

Turkish investors are reeling from reports that the founders of Turcoin, described as Turkey’s “national” crypto, fled the country with their money.

Business 23 February 2018

After Venezuela, Turkish official now ponders national cryptocurrency ‘Turkcoin’​

The proposal says the Turkcoin will be backed by large public assets.

Business 17 November 2017

Police nab Turkish kidnappers who target Bitcoin millionaires​

The gang targeted a wealthy businessman after seeing posts of his luxuries.