Ripple is intensifying its focus on Turkey, with Managing Director Reece Merrick expressing an "extremely bullish" outlook on the country's crypto adoption. Merrick highlighted Turkey as a global leader in digital asset adoption, driven by economic necessity rather than speculation. He noted that approximately 25.6% of the Turkish population owns cryptocurrency, with adoption rates reaching 52% among adults aged 18 to 60. Turkey's crypto market facilitated nearly $200 billion in transactions in 2025, according to Chainalysis, surpassing other regional markets. Merrick emphasized the role of Ripple's US dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, in providing financial stability amid the lira's volatility. Ripple is collaborating with traditional financial institutions in Turkey to integrate RLUSD, supporting cross-border payments and enhancing financial resilience.