Turkey Crypto Licences Requirements Has Published
The latest updates from the Capital Markets Board of Turkey (SPK) have introduced significant changes for “Crypto Asset Trading Platforms,” signaling a shift in how the crypto industry will operate in Turkey. Minimum Capital Requirements One of the most notable changes is the introduction of a minimum paid-in capital requirement of 50,000,000 TL for Crypto […]
A Detailed Comparison of Initial Offering Structures
Traditional finance allows startups to raise funds through specific methods, including but not limited to taking investments from angel investors or VCs, going public through initial public offerings (IPOs), or obtaining loans from the shareholders or accredited institutions. However, blockchain technologies introduced new crowdfunding models, which paved the way for the blockchain startups to raise […]
A Trust and Liability Analysis: Ronin Hack
Blockchain has been widely deployed in almost every industry, all of which benefit from blockchain’s decentralized, transparent, trustless, immutable, and fully distributed peer-to-peer architecture. Every blockchain project revolves around three core elements: decentralization, security, and scalability depending on its vision and priorities. Many blockchain projects aiming for global adoption strive to achieve and maximize all […]
Comprehensive Analysis of Recent Side Chain Hacks
The development of blockchain technologies is not all lavender and roses… In the last year, the world has experienced three major side chain hacks, the total sum of which exceeds $1.5 Billion. Even though several precautions are adopted to minimize the adverse consequences, the way things are going, people’s stance toward side chains will probably […]
How Does AML and KYC Affect Crypto Exchanges?
As crypto ushers in a new era for the financial industry, the spreading adoption of crypto exchange platforms has created the need to set a new understanding in terms of financial regulations. The most obvious example of this is the AML and KYC practices that dominate traditional financial institutions that have become a critical process […]
3 Things to Learn from Arianna Simpson’s Journey to Crypto
Your passion will lead you where you are supposed to be. You can raise your voice in Crypto by investing more time and energy into yourself. Enjoy the waves. Please allow us to share a bit of Arianna Simpsons’ background before moving onto her Crypto journey. Arianna was born in Milan. Arianna spent most of […]
Private Investment Vehicles: SAFEs vs. SAFTs
Investment vehicles refer to any method or instrument by which individuals or companies can invest and hopefully earn positive returns or interest. With the growing and evolving startup ecosystem, a variety of investment vehicles are offered, each with their own risks and benefits to suit specific markets, different investment motivations, specific financial goals, or liquidity […]
Web3 Democracy Touched by Chris Dixon
Chris Dixon has said “a new era of Internet companies that will be owned and operated by communities instead of owned and operated by corporations” in his latest interview. Although @cdixon explained “Why Web3 matters” (1) on 23rd September of 2021, some stuff didn’t get mentioned. In this interview, Chris Dixon hit the majority of Web3’s criticisms. Democracy […]
Five Key Points of Flip Up
Turkey has implemented various incentive and investment programs and provided tax advantages to support startups; however, most of the tech startups aim to incorporate in the United States. The motivations behind this tendency are several, but one of the common mechanisms that serve this purpose is the “flip up” process, which allows entrepreneurs to move […]
Litmus Test For Crypto Platforms: Differentiating Cryptocurrencies and Securities
The rapid development of blockchain technologies has brought many use cases in the train and consequently required scrutiny of governmental bodies. Even though most countries (including the United States) have not enacted comprehensive legislation on blockchain and digital assets, general rules remain applicable while determining that blockchain-related activities are legitimate. At the moment, various digital […]