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Turkey Moves to Introduce 10% Crypto Income Tax

Turkey’s ruling party has proposed a 10% tax on crypto gains, granting the president authority to adjust the rate within a defined range.

Tether Extends USDT and Gold Tokens into Opera’s MiniPay Wallet

Altcoins, DeFi & FinTech, News

By Michael Turner Feb 3, 2026

Tether is expanding support for USDT and Tether Gold within Opera’s MiniPay wallet, targeting broader stablecoin and digital asset adoption across emerging markets.

Iranians Move Bitcoin Off Exchanges as Rial Weakens

Bitcoin, News

By Michael Turner Jan 16, 2026

Iranians are increasingly withdrawing bitcoin to personal wallets as protests intensify and the rial continues to collapse amid economic stress.

Altcoins, Bitcoin, DeFi & FinTech, Ethereum, News

Coinbase Deepens India Push with CoinDCX Stake Approval

By Laura Mitchell Dec 18, 2025

India’s competition regulator has approved Coinbase’s minority investment in CoinDCX, reinforcing the US exchange’s renewed focus on the Indian market.

Altcoins, DeFi & FinTech, Markets & Trading, News, Regulation & Policy

IMF Flags Stablecoins as Emerging Market Risk

By Emily Carter Dec 10, 2025

The IMF warns that USD-pegged stablecoins could undermine local currencies in emerging markets, though experts say their market size is not yet significant.

Altcoins, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Markets & Trading, News

Crypto Exchange MEXC Launches Global P2P Incentive Program for Fiat Expansion

By Matthew Clarke Nov 28, 2025

MEXC, a major global cryptocurrency exchange, has initiated a long-term P2P incentive program aimed at accelerating its fiat market expansion across key emerging regions.

Altcoins, Bitcoin, News, Regulation & Policy

Bolivia to Integrate Stablecoins and Crypto Assets into Its Formal Financial System

By Emily Carter Nov 26, 2025

Bolivia’s government announced plans to integrate cryptocurrencies and stablecoins into the formal financial system, allowing banks to offer crypto-based services.