Crypto Law in Türkiye: Guide to Crypto Asset Regulation

As crypto assets become widespread, the legal framework for this field in Türkiye is also taking shape quickly. This guide brings together the main headings of crypto law for general information.

⚖️ The Legal Basis: Law No. 7518

With Crypto Assets Law No. 7518, adopted in 2024, crypto asset service providers (KVHS) were placed under the supervision of the Capital Markets Board (SPK). Secondary regulations were published in 2025. The investor side of the subject is covered in our article on Law No. 7518TR.

🏛️ SPK Licence and Platforms

In Türkiye, crypto trading services can be offered only by platforms authorised by SPK. Unlicensed activity is subject to serious sanctions. On choosing a platform, our article on how to tell whether an exchange is SPK-licensedTR covers the investor's perspective.

🪪 MASAK, Customer Identification and the Travel Rule

Under MASAK (Financial Crimes Investigation Board) rules, crypto platforms are obliged to identify their customers (KYC) and to share sender and recipient information for transfers above a certain threshold (the Travel RuleTR). Details are in our article on MASAK and customer identificationTR.

💰 Taxation

The taxation of crypto gains differs depending on whether the transaction takes place on a licensed domestic platform or abroad. The general framework is covered in our article on crypto taxationTR.

🔐 Wallet Security and Privacy Coins

The choice between hot and cold wallets, private key management and the legal status of privacy coins (Monero, Zcash) are technical but important headings of crypto law. These topics are covered in separate articles in our cluster.

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