The Capital Markets Board of Turkey (SPK) has blocked access to 16 websites, including cryptocurrency exchange "Darkex", as part of efforts to curb unauthorized offshore trading activities, Turkish website "Türkiye Today" reported, quoted by BTA.
According to the SPK's weekly bulletin published on September 11, the decision was made due to unauthorized leveraged forex and crypto transactions offered to Turkish residents.
The regulator said the measure was aimed at protecting local investors from unlicensed forex and crypto services. It confirmed that the access restrictions were imposed by a court decision. SPK noted that investigations have found that these platforms allow residents to conduct leveraged forex transactions without the necessary authorization.
In addition to "Darkerx", the blocked websites include "FBS Broker" and "Olive Market" (OliveMarket).
"Darkex", a Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2024, offers spot, futures and margin trading in over 100 digital assets and recently entered the Turkish market.
Under Turkey’s regulatory framework, crypto asset providers must obtain a license from the Capital Markets Board before offering trading, custody or advisory services to residents.
Platforms that operate without a permit face legal action and their websites can be blocked to restrict access to them.