Turkish authorities have recently escalated their crackdown on the cryptocurrency sector by blocking access to 46 major decentralized exchanges (DEXs) in the past month. This action follows a warning from the Turkish Capital Markets Board, citing that these platforms were operating without the necessary authorization to provide cryptocurrency-related services within the country. This move signifies a stricter regulatory approach toward decentralized finance (DeFi) in Turkey. PancakeSwap (CAKE), a popular DEX, was reportedly the first platform to face such restrictions, setting a precedent for the subsequent broader ban. The specific DEXs targeted and the exact reasons for the block remain somewhat unclear, raising concerns about transparency and the future of DeFi adoption in Turkey. Users are now exploring VPNs and other workarounds to access these platforms. ```