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YouTube View Count Method Change Doubles YPP Thresholds
YouTube now counts a view when the first frame of a video starts playing, boosting view counts by about 30%. Starting February 1 2027, the platform will double the view and subscriber thresholds required for the YouTube Partner Program, while creators report no significant change in RPM or CPM.
British Investor Recovers 61 Bitcoins After 12 Years, Builds $5 Million Fortune
A British investor reclaimed 61 Bitcoins he thought lost 12 years ago, turning them into a fortune worth roughly $4.5–$5 million.
Greek Prime Minister Announces 4.06 Billion Dollar Economic Package
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled a €3.5 billion (US$4.06 billion) economic package in Thessaloniki, offering benefits such as €400 annual pension payments, €500 bonuses for civil servants, tax exemptions up to €20,000 for farmers and families with three children, and a 50 % discount on advance tax payments for freelancers and businesses.
2027-2029 Mid-Term Program Published in Official Gazette
The 2027-2029 Mid-Term Program (MTP) prepared by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance and the Presidential Strategy and Budget Office was published in the Official Gazette, outlining Turkey's economic targets and strategic priorities for the period.
Kağıthane Motorcycle Driver Receives 117,000 TL Fine for Riding on One Wheel
In Kağıthane, Istanbul, a motorcycle rider was fined 117,000 TL after riding on a single wheel, committing four traffic violations. The motorcycle was banned from traffic for 90 days and legal proceedings were initiated.
Sberbank Launches Cross‑Border Crypto Payments as Alternative to SWIFT
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, introduced cross‑border crypto payments at the 2026 East Economic Forum, offering a low‑cost alternative to the SWIFT system.
AKP's New Medium-Term Plan: Growth Targets Cut, Inflation Forecasts Raised
The AKP's Medium-Term Plan for 2027‑2029 lowers the 2026 growth target to 3.3% while raising the inflation forecast to 28.4%, aiming for 5% growth, 9% inflation, and 2.1 million new jobs by 2029.
OVP 2026 Inflation Forecast Rises to 28.4%
The 2026 inflation forecast in Turkey's new Medium‑Term Program was raised to 28.4%, with growth projected at 3.3% and unemployment at 8.1%.
Controlling Social Media Platforms: Challenges and Legal Pressures
Increasing legal pressure on social media giants over youth mental health is complicating regulation of user‑based business models.
Hanoi City Police Warns Against Cryptocurrency Investment Scams
The Hanoi City Police issued a warning against cryptocurrency investment scams, outlining how fraudsters lure victims with high‑return promises and advising citizens on how to avoid falling prey.
Electricity Theft Rises in Southeast Asia Due to Crypto Mining
Systematic electricity theft for crypto mining in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia is straining power grids, causing billions in revenue loss and security risks.
SCEX Unveils Its Ecosystem by Raising Capital to 5 Trillion VND
SCEX increased its capital to 5 trillion VND in less than a year.