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Visa Plans to Provide Data Support to Blockchain Credit Market
Visa is preparing to supply more data to blockchain-based lenders as stablecoin‑linked card programs grow rapidly.
İslam Memiş: Warning to Gold Investors – Stay Away (September 8)
The theft of 4,000 BTC from the Lid Network Federation wallet has rattled the crypto market, while geopolitical tensions are boosting gold demand. Financial analyst İslam Memiş warns investors to stay away from short‑term trades amid expected volatility.
Australia Introduces User Choice in Social Media Algorithms
Australia proposes a bill that would give users the right to opt out of algorithmic feeds, limiting them to content from accounts they follow, and imposes penalties on platforms that fail to remove under‑16 accounts.
China Central Bank renews 22‑month gold buying spree by purchasing 650,000 troy ounces
China’s central bank bought 650,000 troy ounces of gold in August, extending its uninterrupted buying streak to 22 months and raising reserves to 2,386.6 tonnes.
Turkey's July 2026 Current Account Forecast
Economists predict Turkey will post a $582.3 million surplus in its July 2026 current account, while the annual deficit is expected to reach $51.54 billion.
Australia to Introduce Option for Social Media Users to Opt Out of Algorithmic Recommendations
Australia is preparing a bill that would let social media users decide whether to see algorithmic recommendations in their feeds.
Australia Drafts Bill to Let Users Opt Out of Social Media Algorithms
Australia's government has drafted a bill that would require social media platforms to offer users an option to opt out of algorithmic recommendations, aiming to protect minors under 18 from harmful content.
Turkey's Women's Volleyball Team Wins 2026 Nations League, European Championship, Mediterranean Games, Secures 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Spot
Turkey's women's volleyball team dominated international competitions in 2026, winning the Nations League, European Championship, and Mediterranean Games, and securing a berth for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Gold Rises 0.2% Amid Dollar Weakness
Gold edged up 0.2% to 6,874 TL per gram as the dollar weakened and the market for ounces rebounded, while investors await U.S. inflation data due Friday.
Brent Oil Prices Surpass $98 as Geopolitical Tensions Heighten Supply Concerns
Brent crude rose to $98.06 a barrel amid Middle East tensions and attacks on Saudi energy facilities, fueling worries over supply disruptions.
Geopolitical Risk Pressures the Stock Market: BIST 100 Index Falls to 14,102.43 Points
The BIST 100 index fell 0.35% to 14,102.43 points amid geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices, while the banking sector gained and the IT sector lost the most.
BIST 100 Index Falls 0.35% to 14,102.43 Points in First Half of the Day
The BIST 100 index slipped 0.35% to 14,102.43 points in the first half of trading, while the banking index gained 0.73% and the real estate investment trust sector led gains at 1.48%.