Huobi’s Bold Move in Turkey
In a strategic leap into the Turkish market, global crypto exchange Huobi has officially become a Platinum Member of the Blockchain Turkey Platform (BCTR). This partnership, announced on January 15, marks Huobi’s commitment to collaborating with local players in cryptocurrency and blockchain efforts, just five months after launching their Turkish operations.
The Blockchain Turkey Platform Explained
Founded by the Turkish Informatics Foundation in 2018, BCTR is an independent and non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a vibrant blockchain ecosystem in Turkey. With a diverse membership base that spans banking, finance, venture capital, and technological realms, BCTR is poised to become a catalyst for blockchain growth within the region.
Huobi’s Vision for Blockchain Development
Alphan Gogus, Huobi Turkey’s General Manager, is enthusiastic about the potential of this collaboration. He pointed out, “We believe in the importance of maintaining blockchain-driven development together.” This sentiment encapsulates Huobi’s eagerness to support BCTR’s vision of positioning Turkey as a leader in decentralized systems.
Global Expertise Meets Local Initiative
Huobi’s endeavors in Turkey kicked off with the establishment of a local office at the Eurasian Blockchain Summit last October. This initiative showcased the influx of global blockchain experts to Turkey, underlining Huobi’s intent to bolster Turkey’s blockchain ambitions.
Gogus noted that Huobi looks forward to mutual collaboration with BCTR through its educational arm, Huobi University, plus initiatives from Huobi Research and Huobi Capital. He stated, “Turkey has the potential to become a pioneer in blockchain technology, both regionally and globally.” This reflects Huobi’s desire to share its international knowledge to elevate the local blockchain ecosystem.
Building a Supportive Blockchain Community
According to Soner Canko, CEO of BKM and a founding member of BCTR, this platform nurtures an environment conducive to collaboration among various industries. Canko explained, “BCTR boosted cooperation between public institutions, including the Turkish Ministry of Commerce, academics, and NGOs.” With over 70 members, the platform is focused on generating compelling blockchain success stories in Turkey.
Additionally, BCTR aims to support startups and SMEs by opening up more business opportunities via blockchain technology, facilitating innovation and growth in the Turkish economy.
Conclusion
With Huobi now onboard, the Blockchain Turkey Platform is uniquely positioned to drive forward the integration of blockchain across multiple sectors in Turkey. The combination of Huobi’s global expertise and BCTR’s local insights could soon make Turkey a beacon of blockchain innovation in the region.
