Five of Turkey's leading banks are poised to introduce cryptocurrency trading services to the public, with Garanti BBVA Kripto, a subsidiary of Garanti BBVA, spearheading the initiative. Garanti BBVA is majority-owned (86%) by Spanish banking behemoth BBVA. This move aligns with BBVA's earlier announcement of a collaboration with Visa to develop an Ethereum-based stablecoin by 2025. By offering crypto trading services, these Turkish banks aim to tap into the rapidly growing digital asset market and cater to the increasing demand for cryptocurrencies. The availability of these services through established financial institutions is expected to enhance the legitimacy and accessibility of cryptocurrencies in the Turkish market.