Fintech is described by the FSB as "technology-enabled innovation in financial services that could result in new business models, applications, processes or products with an associated material effect on the provision of financial services".

Pursuant to Law No. 5549 on the Prevention of Laundering Proceeds of Crime, those defined as obligated parties are required to report suspicious transactions...

According to the announcement of the Financial Crimes Investigation Board ("MASAK") dated 30 September 2025 (the "Announcement"), the "Guide for Crypto Asset Service Providers" (the "Guide")...

On 23 June 2024, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board ("MASAK") announced the publication of an updated version of the Suspicious Transaction Reporting Guide ("Guide")...

Pursuant to Article 4 titled "Suspicious Transaction Notification" of the Law No. 5549 on Prevention of Laundering Proceeds of Crime ("Law"), if there is any information, suspicion, or circumstance requiring suspicion...

The first crypto asset regulation of Turkey, the Regulation on Non-Use of Crypto Assets in Payments (the "Regulation") has been published in the Official Gazette dated April 16, 2021.

Blockchain technology has taken the world by storm, revolutionizing various sectors with its promise of enhanced security and efficiency. In recent years, Turkey has emerged as a pioneer...

United Kingdom Commercial Court has granted an interim proprietary injunction over Bitcoin, traced as part of a cryptocurrency payment, following its transfer due to a cyber-attack

The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye ("TCMB") has made updates to the Workplace Registration System ("İşyeri Kayıt Sistemi" or "İKS") Rules

Pursuant to Article 32 of the Communiqué on the Operating Procedures and Principles of Crypto Asset Service Providers and Capital Adequacy, published in the Official Gazette dated March 13, 2025 and numbered 32840, ...

Significant amendments have been introduced to the Communiqué on Information Systems of Payment and Electronic Money Institutions and Data Sharing Services in the Field of Payment Services...

Few issues in the world of intangible rights contain as many legal uncertainties as do non-fungible tokens. Kat friends Mutlu Yıldırım Köse and Havva Yıldız discuss a recent decision rendered in Turkey, representing the first foray by a Turkish court into these murky legal waters.

Non-Fungible Token, which we have heard about more often since the beginning of 2021, is a digital asset that uses blockchain technology and primarily operates within Ethereum.

In integrated digital platforms that combine virtual and augmented reality with blockchain technology, users can connect with other users through their avatars, while visiting virtual places, doing business, and trading virtual and non-virtual goods and services.

In the fight against counterfeiting, after EUIPO has launched the "Anti-Counterfeiting Blockathon Forum" in early 2021, now it intends to conduct a proof of concept at the end of this year...

On 25 December 2025, the Law Amending the Turkish Penal Code, Certain Laws, and Decree Law No. 631 was published in the Official Gazette, introducing Article 128/A to the Criminal Procedure Code and establishing a new regulation concerning banks, payment service providers, and Crypto Asset Service Providers.

Amendments have been made to the Capital Movements Circular dated 2 May 2018 (the "Circular") by the letter of the Ministry of Treasury and Finance...

Generally speaking, this article basically seeks to examine the potential impacts of the Digital Wallet Era in Turkey. There is a growing acceptance that Turkey offers business-friendly policies through...

As is known, pursuant to Article 4(1) of Law No. 5549 on Prevention of Laundering Criminal Revenues.

In this MTP for the period of 2023-2025, global, regional and macroeconomic targets and policies to be followed in economic and social fields are declared to the public.