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Istanbul Stock Exchange Manipulation Operation: Four Arrests
An investigation into alleged manipulative trading on the Istanbul Stock Exchange has led to the arrest of four suspects, with a fifth still under search.
Four Suspects Arrested in Borsa Istanbul Share Manipulation Investigation
In a probe into alleged manipulative posts about nine Borsa Istanbul‑listed shares, four individuals were detained following content posted from the X account "bySerez".
Six Companies Conduct Share Buybacks on Istanbul Stock Exchange on September 8
On September 8, six Istanbul Stock Exchange‑listed companies announced share buybacks, with total lot volumes disclosed.
Bessent Ready to Test Intervention in the Japanese Yen
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to intervene in the Japanese yen market, prioritizing a 30‑year first purchase and long‑term bond buybacks, while option markets react to the move.
Singaporean Malone Lam Confesses to $245 Million Bitcoin Theft
22‑year‑old Singaporean Malone Lam has admitted to stealing $245 million worth of Bitcoin in the United States, with the stolen crypto reportedly used to purchase luxury cars, a jet and a nightclub.
Children Aged 13-16 Should Comment on Social Media Under Adult Supervision
The draft decree 147/2024/ND-CP from the Ministry of Justice makes parental supervision mandatory for children aged 13-16 when they post or comment on social media platforms.
Social Media and Second‑Hand Listings Follow GIB's Footsteps
The Revenue Administration expands its data‑collection scope to include sales, rentals, and listings on digital platforms, now also monitoring social media and second‑hand ads.
Dumlupınar University Professor Prof. Dr. Altay Tayfun Özcan Ends YouTube Videos Due to Social Media Revenue Ban
Professor Altay Tayfun Özcan of Dumlupınar University has permanently discontinued his YouTube videos following a revenue ban imposed by the Presidency's General Secretariat, a decision that has led many academics to remove their digital content.
Bessent: If Democrats Win, Budget Deficit Reduction Plan Could Speed Up
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that if Democrats gain a majority in the midterm elections, the Trump administration's plan to reduce the budget deficit could be accelerated.
Sociologist Prof. Dr. Veysel Bozkurt: It Tells Something Beyond Individual Longing
Prof. Dr. Veysel Bozkurt examines how the 1980s AI trend serves as both a visual fashion and a conduit of nostalgia, highlighting generational differences and the era's socio‑political backdrop in Turkey.
Instagram 80: Nostalgic 1980s Photos Created with AI
The Instagram 80s trend lets users transform their photos into 1980s studio-style images using AI, adding period‑appropriate hairstyles, clothing, analog lighting, and film grain for a nostalgic experience.
Australia Prepares to Restrict Social Media Algorithms
Australia’s new bill will give users the right to opt out of algorithmic content recommendations and see only posts from accounts they follow, aiming to curb addictive use and protect younger audiences.