{"id":20462,"date":"2024-12-26T20:53:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T01:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sikaoer.com\/turkey-rolls-out-new-crypto-aml-regulations\/"},"modified":"2024-12-26T20:53:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T01:53:04","slug":"turkey-rolls-out-new-crypto-aml-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sikaoer.com\/turkey-rolls-out-new-crypto-aml-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkey rolls out new crypto AML regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Turkey\u2019s cryptocurrency regulation landscape continues to evolve, with new regulatory developments around crypto transactions and anti money laundering.<\/p>\n
On Dec. 25, the Official Gazette of the Republic of Turkey published new AML rules. Under these regulations, users transacting over 15,000 Turkish liras ($425) have to share identification details with cryptocurrency service providers.<\/p>\n
The new regulation targets the prevention of crypto use in money laundering and terrorism financing.<\/p>\n
Notably, crypto service providers in the country are not mandated to collect customer transaction information when amount involved is below $425.<\/p>\n
The new regulations take effect on February 25, 2025.<\/p>\n
As Turkey looks to curb potential illicit crypto transactions, it\u2019s effort reflects trends around the globe.<\/p>\n
Most notable is the European Union\u2019s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. MiCA comes into effect on Dec. 30, which has several crypto providers scrambling to comply. Several exchanges have delisted non-compliant stablecoins.<\/p>\n
Turkey allows crypto users to hold and trade. The country granted crypto legal status in June 2024.<\/p>\n
However, a ban on the use of crypto assets for payments has been in place since 2021.<\/p>\n
A recent proposal has also looked to introduce a 0.03% transaction tax, with this aimed at boosting the county\u2019s budget. Turkey currently has no crypto profit tax.<\/p>\n