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Rejected Crypto-Asset Platforms Announced
The Capital Markets Board (the "Board") announced the platforms whose declaration applications have not been considered...
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Suspicious Transaction Reporting Guide For Crypto Asset Service Providers Has Been Published
As we stated in our article published in MA | Gazette dated 11 May 2021 and numbered 103, in virtue of the Regulation on Amendment of Regulation on the Measures for Prevention of Laundering...
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Equity Requirements Updated For Payment And Electronic Money Institutions
Pursuant to Article 33 of the Regulation on Payment Services and Electronic Money Issuance and Payment Service Providers, the minimum equity requirements applicable to payment institutions and electronic money institutions are recalculated annually in January by the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye.Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership - Article
Communiqué Amending The Communiqué On The Management And Supervision Of The IT Systems Of Payment And Electronic Money Institutions And The Data Sharing Services Of Payment Service Providers In The Field Of Payment Services Has Been Published In The Official Gazette.
Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on the Management and Supervision of the IT Systems of Payment and Electronic Money Institutions and the Data Sharing Services...SRP Legal - Article
Payment And Electronic Money Institutions Have Been Introduced Into The Electronic Notification System And The Deadline Regarding The Requirement For Deputy Compliance Officers To Have Worked In Certain Positions Has Been Extended
The Regulation on the Amendment of the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Electronic Notification System of the Financial Crimes Investigation Board has entered into force...Moroglu Arseven - Article
Digital Wallet Regulations Transition Extended
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Payment Services and Electronic Money Issuance and Payment Service Providers (the "Regulation") prepared by the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye...Esin Attorney Partnership - Article
The Disconnect Between Sound Money And Sound Payments: A New Tension In The Monetary System In The Digital Age
The modern monetary system is evolving into an increasingly complex ecosystem involving a wide range of market participants. While banks have traditionally occupied the central role in both the monetary and payment...Universal Hukuk | Law & Consultancy - Article
The Future Of Finance: Stablecoins In 2025 And Beyond
After the tumultuous crypto winters and significant collapses in 2022 and 2023, the digital asset market has experienced a remarkable recovery in 2024.Universal Hukuk | Law & Consultancy - Article
Amendments To The Use Of Public Disclosure Platform Membership Of Crypto Asset Service Providers Have Been Published
With the General Letter No. 1055 dated 12 December 2025 published by the Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu A.Ş. (Central Securities Depository) ("MKK")...Moroglu Arseven - Article
Capital Markets Board Issues an Official Announcement on Initial Coin Offerings and Crowdfunding
The Capital Markets Board ("CMB") issued an announcement on September 27, 2018, on its website and addressed the much-disputed status of digital tokens and Initial Coin Offerings ("ICO").
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CMB Clarifies The Status Of NFTs, Liquidity Providers And P2P Transactions In Crypto
With its resolution numbered i-SPK.35.B.1 (dated 19 September 2024 and numbered 1484) (the "Resolution"), the Capital Markets Board (the "CMB")...Esin Attorney Partnership - Article
Ministry Of Commerce Has Become The First Public Member Of "The Blockchain Turkey Platform"
The Blockchain Turkey Platform is a non-profit organisation, founded by the Turkish Informatics Foundation to promote blockchain technology in Turkey and to help establish a sustainable blockchain ecosystem.YBK in Cooperation with CMS - Article
The Deadline For Notification To The Central Bank Of Turkey Of Closed Loop Wallet And Marketplace Business Models Exceeding The 50 Million TL Limit Ends On 31 January!
As it is known, the business models referred to as ‘Closed Loop Wallet/Card' and/or ‘Marketplace Exception' in the FinTech sector, which are mostly seen in the e-commerce and food card sectors...Canpolat Legal - Article
The Regulation Prohibiting Payments With Crypto-Assets
The Regulation Prohibiting Payments with Crypto-Assets ("Regulation") that published in the Official Gazette dated April 16, 2021 and numbered 31456 will enter into force on April 30, 2021.CottGroup - Article
Use Of Crypto Assets In Payments
As of 16 April 2021, the first legislation specific to Crypto Assets have been issued by the Central Bank of Turkey.
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Central Bank Of Turkey General Directorate Of Payment Systems And Financial Technologies Department Published Data Sharing Services API Principles For Payment Services And Rules
Data Sharing Services API Principles for Payment Services ("Guide") was published on 16 February 2022 by the Central Bank of Turkey General Directorate of Payment Systems and Financial Technologies.Moroglu Arseven - Article
The Centralized Crypto Asset Registration System Has Been Commissioned
The Central Securities Depository of Türkiye ("MKK") has launched the Centralized Crypto Asset Registration System to facilitate integration...
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Digital Wallet Receives Official Green Light In Turkey
As the digital wallet application becomes widespread all over the world, it offers both a global payment instrument and a secure shopping environment for consumers.KP Law - Article
MASAK Updated Suspicious Transaction Notification Guidelines For Payment And Electronic Money Institutions
On 5 June 2024, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board ("MASAK") announced the publication of an updated version of the Suspicious Transaction Reporting Guide ("Guide")...SRP Legal - Article
The Capital Markets Board Has Issued An Announcement Outlining The Information And Documentation Required For Crypto Asset Service Providers To Submit Activity Permit Applications
The Capital Markets Board ("CMB") published an announcement ("Announcement") on its official website on 2 July 2024.SRP Legal