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Ministry of Trade Fines Illegal Betting and Cutting Tool Advertisements 7.6 Million TL
The Ministry of Trade's Advertising Board has blocked access to illegal betting advertisements and imposed 7.6 million TL in fines on seven e-commerce platforms for the unlawful sale and promotion of knives.
Ticaret Bakanlığı'ndan Yasa Dışı Bahis ve Bıçak Reklamlarına Ağır Yaptırım
Ticaret Bakanlığı Reklam Kurulu, yasa dışı bahis reklamı yapan 11 sosyal medya hesabına erişim engeli getirirken, kamu güvenliğini tehdit eden bıçak reklamları nedeniyle 7 e-ticaret platformuna toplam 7,6 milyon lira idari para cezası uyguladı.
Borsa Istanbul's BIST 100 Index Starts the Day with a Rise: 14,261 Points
The BIST 100 index on Borsa Istanbul began the new trading day with a 0.23% gain, reaching 14,261 points. The financial leasing and factoring sector emerged as the top performer.
February 18, 2026 Crypto Report: Bitcoin Near $67,000, WLFI Surges
The cryptocurrency market stabilizes at $2.34 trillion with Bitcoin trading at $67,386, while WLFI leads altcoin gains with a 16% increase.
February 18, 2026 Turkey Agenda: Critical Developments in Politics, Economy, and Sports
Turkey faces a busy schedule on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, featuring high-level political meetings led by President Erdoğan and significant European sports competitions.
Bloomberg Strategist Mike McGlone Warns of $10,000 Bitcoin Price Target
Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone has warned that Bitcoin could lose 85% of its value and drop to $10,000. McGlone suggests that the structural market shift may have ended the long-standing "buy the dip" era for investors.
X Launches In-App Financial Transactions with 'Smart Cash Tags'
Social media platform X has introduced 'Smart Cash Tags,' a feature enabling users to trade cryptocurrencies and stocks directly within the app.
Ata Turizm (ATATR) IPO Results Announced: Trading Date Set for Borsa Istanbul
The IPO process for Ata Turizm İşletmecilik A.Ş. (ATATR) has concluded, with shares scheduled to begin trading on the Borsa Istanbul Star Market on February 19.
$20 Billion Loss for Crypto Treasury Companies: Strategies Shift
A sharp downturn in cryptocurrency markets has resulted in over $20 billion in losses for public companies holding digital assets, prompting a shift toward physical assets and financial technology.
Sharp Decline in Gold and Silver Prices: Current Data for February 18
Global gold prices have retreated toward the $4,900 mark driven by positive developments in US-Iran negotiations and macroeconomic data. In the domestic market, gram gold is trading at 7,426 TL as silver prices also follow a downward trend.
New Era for Under-15s on Social Media: ID and Live Verification Requirements Coming
Turkey is planning to introduce mandatory ID and biometric verification for social media account creation to restrict usage for children under the age of 15.
February 18, 2026 Agenda: President Erdoğan's Meetings and Critical Economic Data
Key political and economic headlines for February 18, 2026, have emerged, featuring President Erdoğan's schedule at the Presidential Complex and upcoming data from the Central Bank of Turkey.