Türkiye to use blockchain-based digital identity for online public services
Shortly after the Turkish central bank completed the first CBDC tests, Türkiye announced a blockchain-based digital identity application. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
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Central Bank of Turkey Reports First Payment Transactions on Digital Lira Network
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has conducted the first payment transactions on the test network of the digital lira. The monetary authority intends to proceed with more testing in 2023 and plans to invite banks and fintech companies to join the trials. Turkey to Widen Participation in Digital Lira Project, Focus … Read more
Central Bank Gold Demand Rose at the Fastest Pace in 55 Years, Analyst Says Silver Could Outperform Gold in 2023
According to a myriad of reports, the People’s Republic of China has been buying hoards of gold during the last year. Consequently, World Gold Council (WGC) statistics show the demand for gold by central banks has risen at the fastest pace in 55 years. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo’s head of real asset strategy, John LaForge, contends … Read more
Turkey has an obsession with crypto — Specifically Dogecoin: Study
A new study reveals Turkey is in second place for crypto-related searches worldwide and first place for Dogecoin-related searches. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Data From October Shows Gold Reserves Held by Central Banks Tapped the Highest Level in 47 Years
Following the World Gold Council’s (WGC) third-quarter report that shows central banks purchased a record amount of gold, data released by the WGC shows that central banks are buying more gold during 2022’s fourth quarter. Statistics show that the gold held by the world’s central banks is at the highest level since 1974. Central Banks … Read more
Turkey seizes FTX assets in the country amid the ongoing investigation
Turkey’s Financial Crimes Investigation Board has seized assets belonging to Sam Bankman-Fried after launching an investigation into FTX’s affairs in the country. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Turkey Investigates Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried for Fraud, Seizes Assets
The Turkish government has launched an investigation on the former chief executive of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried. According to local media, the authorities in Ankara have also seized assets belonging to the founder of the troubled coin trading platform. Turkey’s Financial Intelligence Unit Initiates Another FTX-Related Probe Financial regulators in Turkey have started … Read more
The FTX collapse not enough to break crypto community’s spirit: IBW 2022
Istanbul Blockchain Week was held in Turkey, and Cointelegraph attended to experience the impact of the FTX collapse firsthand — the result was unexpected. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Albanian Court Approves Extradition of Crypto Exchange Thodex Founder to Turkey
A court in Albania has ordered the extradition of the fugitive founder of cryptocurrency exchange Thodex to Turkey, where he is sought for fraud and other crimes. Faruk Ozer was arrested in Albania this summer, after disappearing last year as the coin trading platform collapsed. Albanian Judiciary Prepares to Hand Over Alleged Crypto Fraudster and … Read more
Turkey’s Financial Intelligence Unit Launches Investigation Into FTX Collapse
The Turkish agency responsible for tackling money-related crime has initiated an investigation against troubled crypto exchange FTX. Days after the trading platform filed for bankruptcy in the United States, the department revealed it has been tracking its activities in Turkey. Turkish Financial Watchdog Sets Out to Dig Deeper Into FTX Case Turkey’s Financial Crimes Investigation … Read more
