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Tether has allegedly suggested utilizing blockchain technology to develop digital tokens that represent Turkey’s boron reserves.
The stablecoin issuer Tether aims to persuade Turkey to adopt digital assets to revamp the country’s boron market, marking the latest indication of the crypto key player exploring the commodity sector for expansion https://t.co/3cVb8vyJ7d
— Bloomberg Crypto (@crypto) October 24, 2024
As reported by Bloomberg on Thursday, Tether introduced the concept to Turkish officials during talks regarding the potential for a boron-backed digital token and the establishment of a digital-asset exchange in Istanbul.
Tether Engages with Turkish Officials
The discussions encompassed Tether’s meetings with Turkish officials, including the Vice President and the Energy Minister, concentrating on the possible application of blockchain technology within Turkey’s boron market.
The proposal entailed the creation of digital tokens that symbolize borate minerals, which are essential to Turkey’s exports via the state-owned miner, Eti Maden.
Boron, utilized in various sectors such as ceramics and glass manufacturing, is one of Turkey’s vital resources.
“Turkey’s sole provider, state-owned miner Eti Maden Isletmeleri Genel Mudurlugu, estimates that the country holds over 70% of global reserves. The government anticipates approximately $1.3 billion in sales for 2024,” the report states.
A Turkish government representative indicated that implementing such a tokenized system for boron would be intricate and is not currently achievable.
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The discussions with Tether are in the preliminary phases, with no conclusive agreements established.
Turkey’s cryptocurrency market has garnered attention due to substantial inflows, partly influenced by economic instability and elevated inflation.
Data from Chainalysis reveals that the nation attracted around $137 billion in cryptocurrency inflows over the past year, ranking among the highest worldwide.
Binance Ends Retail Referral Program in Turkey
Binance has recently declared the discontinuation of its retail referral program for users in Turkey, citing adherence to local regulations as the reason for this adjustment.
@Binance concludes its retail referral program in Turkey due to changing local regulations. Other services remain unaffected, as the exchange continues to comply with Turkey’s crypto laws.#Binance #TurkeyCryptohttps://t.co/uE9gzCKu4c
— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) October 23, 2024
This decision follows Binance, along with other cryptocurrency exchanges, registering their operations with Turkey’s Capital Markets Board (CMB) earlier this year.
Binance clarified that referral codes accessed via Binance.com are now invalid for Turkish users, and the feature is no longer available for retail clients.
Nevertheless, the exchange assured that other services provided to Turkish users would remain unaffected.
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