While blockchain technology touches upon number of fields and this number continues to grow, our article aims to discover the effects of the technology in monetary transactions.

9. Boğaziçi Siber Güvenlik ve KVKK Kariyer Zirvesi'nde yönetici ortaklarımızdan Avukat Selen Ibrahimoglu Gures "Uzaktan Çalışmada Hukuki Süreçler" konusunu anlattı.

We proudly present the ninth of BASEAK CORE Papers article series! In this part of the series, our forensic IT specialist Burak Aytekin and our associate Ramiz Arslan evaluate the regulations in Turkey and in the world about crypto assets.

On 16 April 2021, the Central Bank of Turkey published the country's first crypto-asset regulation, styled Regulation on the Use of Crypto-Assets in Payments ("Regulation"), effective 30 April 2021...

Significant developments in law and technology emerged in February 2026, including a new Turkish Personal Data Protection Board principle decision, proposed digital copyright regulation for online platforms, pay transparency discussions, OECD guidance on artificial intelligence, and a DSA investigation concerning TikTok. This update provides insights on these developments alongside recent judicial decisions in labour law and personal data protection.

Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş and Uğur Erkırlı have contributed to Startup Legal Playbook - Fourth Edition 2026, which is published by ITechLaw.

Pursuant to the Capital Markets Board’s (the “Board”) Resolution dated 26 March 2026 and numbered 18/617 (the “Resolution”), it was resolved to extend certain deadlines applicable to crypto asset service providers.

The Decision of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye on the Establishment of a Parliamentary Investigation Commission to Determine the Steps to Be Taken Regarding the Gains of Artificial Intelligence

Turkey's Capital Markets Board has issued a decision linking the timeline for crypto asset service providers to comply with custody requirements to the actual availability of authorized custody institutions.

The increase in the number of electronic and mobile payment providers, the emergence of new payment services and models in the Fintech market brought along legal changes.

The Communiqué Amending the Financial Crimes Investigation Board General Communiqué (Serial No: 19) (Serial No: 28) ("Amending Communiqué") was published in the Official Gazette dated 12 June 2025...

A game-changing development is unfolding in the world of Turkish fintech, and it's poised to have a significant impact on financial transactions.

The Cyber Security Presidency was established under Presidential Decree No. 177 on the Cyber Security Presidency, which determined the institutions' duties, authorities, and responsibilities.

The legislative proposal amending the Law Numbered 6493 Regarding Payment and Security Agreement Systems, Payment Services and Electronic Currency Institutions ("the Law No. 6493")

The Capital Markets Board of Türkiye ("Board") has extended the deadline for crypto asset service providers ("CASPs") to submit their independent audit reports on information systems to the Board with its decision...

Vice President Fuat Oktay announced the introduction of a "digital identity" application as a blockchain-based login system to the e-Government platform.

On December 25, 2025, the Presidential Decree Amending the Presidential Decree on Cybersecurity ("Decree") was published in the Official Gazette, introducing structural changes to the Cybersecurity Presidency ("Presidency").

The Capital Markets Board (the "Board") announced the platforms whose declaration applications have not been considered...

US authorities have added 140 primarily China based companies to export control lists which target manufacturers of semiconductors and high-bandwidth memory chips essential for AI and advanced computing.

The U.S. aims to postpone retirement of coal plants to meet the massive electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence.