Turkey Seeks to Join BRICS to Strengthen Global Influence

Turkey has reportedly formally requested to join the BRICS economic bloc to expand its global influence and establish new alliances beyond its traditional Western partners. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration views the shifting geopolitical landscape as an opportunity to strengthen ties with both Eastern and Western nations while remaining committed to NATO. Erdogan emphasized … Read more

47 Companies Apply to Operate in Turkey Under New Crypto Regulations

Turkey’s Capital Markets Board has issued an update on crypto asset service providers following new regulations. The provisional lists include 47 operational companies and three that are planning to liquidate. Current crypto service roviders are required to apply for permits or proceed with liquidation by specified deadlines, with legal repercussions for noncompliance. Turkey’s Capital Markets … Read more

Tether to Drive Digital Asset Education in Turkey

Crypto industry leader, Tether Operations Limited, and technology and strategy company, BTguru, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to assess digital assets educational initiatives in Turkey (Türkiye). The MoU aims to develop comprehensive programs introducing stakeholders to blockchain and peer-to-peer technology, and explore real-world asset tokenization use cases for banks. This collaboration could … Read more

Turkish Bank Garanti BBVA Embraces Digital Assets With New Crypto Wallet and Trading Platform

In a significant move towards embracing digital assets, Turkish bank Garanti BBVA has launched a crypto wallet and trading platform, “Garanti BBVA Crypto”. This platform allows customers to trade and store BTC, ETH, and USD Coin (USDC) seamlessly via the bank’s mobile app. The bank is also set to introduce the Bonus Platinum Biometric Card … Read more

Turkey Rules out Taxes on Crypto Profits, Considers Limited Transaction Tax

Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek has stated that there are no current plans to impose taxes on profits from cryptocurrencies. However, he mentioned that the government is considering implementing a “very limited” transaction tax on these assets, though the specifics have not been determined. This statement was made to clarify earlier reports by … Read more

Turkish Parliament Committee to Review Crypto Bill This Week

The Turkish parliament’s Planning and Budget Committee will discuss a draft law this week that would require crypto asset service providers to obtain licenses and register. This move aims to enhance Turkey’s compliance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards. In 2021, FATF placed Turkey on its “grey list” due to inadequate oversight of … Read more

Turkey Prepares New Crypto Law to Align With International Standards

Turkey is preparing to present a new law to regulate crypto assets to Parliament. The legislation, aimed at aligning with international standards and reducing risks associated with crypto transactions, will enforce strict regulations on the licensing and operation of cryptocurrency trading platforms by the Capital Markets Board. It will also ensure the safe custody of … Read more