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In 2018, Onur Altan Tan launched Bitci from the picturesque town of Bodrum, Turkey. Onur Altan Tan previously created the cryptocurrency exchange CHFT. Under his leadership, Bitci became a multifaceted platform offering cryptocurrency exchange, mining, and its own blockchain network. A major achievement was launching Bitcicoin that same year, the first Turkish cryptocurrency with an independent blockchain infrastructure.

In the years that followed, Bitci expanded its horizons far beyond Turkey. By 2021-2022, the company looked to international territories such as Brazil and Spain, intending to open exchanges there. The company’s growth in these countries was closely tied to soccer fan tokens, which helped it connect with the soccer community.

Financially, by 2021, Bitci had raised over $50 million, with Coinbase Ventures and Middle East Venture Partners as key investors. Added to this success are important alliances with famous soccer teams such as Brazil, Spain, and Uruguay, as well as partnerships with clubs including Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Bitci received recognition after it was named the “Best Cryptocurrency Exchange” at the prestigious Crypto Expo Dubai in 2021. Onur Altan Tan, a Cambridge University graduate and entrepreneur, drove these achievements.