Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reportedly showed some openness to the use of blockchain and some aspects of cryptocurrencies in a speech, after the country implemented a ban on the use of cryptocurrencies for payments last year and the introduction of a bill that would impose other restrictions. in crypto.

Speaking on Friday (Oct 21) at a Blockchain Istanbul Program held at Istanbul University, Erdoğan said that blockchain has merits in terms of supply chain management and intellectual property, that he wants Turkey to become a producer in the world. of digital assets, and that the country aims to create its own metaverse, CoinDesk reported Friday.

“I advise our young people to participate in the change of innovations such as blockchain technology and turn to larger…