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Fintech

Is Türkiye Entering the Era of Digital Gold?

The Communiqué dated 29 July 2026 regulates, for the first time under Turkish law, precious metals represented on distributed ledger technology. Is digital gold now legally possible, will CASPs be able to list these products, and what happens to PAXG and XAUT? We address each question in turn.

Sima BaktaşJUL 30, 2026
Fintech

How Free Are Crypto Asset Service Providers on Social Media? Facts and Prohibitions

Legal boundaries of marketing, giveaways, and campaigns on Twitter, Instagram, Telegram, and news outlets

Naz KaylarMAY 05, 2026
Fintech

The Real Target of Fraud: Why Even the Smartest Get Deceived?

The most common misconception about fraud is that such cases happen only to inexperienced or careless users. In practice, the opposite is true. Even the most conscious, experienced, and technically knowledgeable users can fall into fraud scenarios. This is because fraud mechanism

APR 09, 2026
Fintech

TCMB Regulation Amendment: Interest-Bearing E-Money Protection Accounts

The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (TCMB) has enacted an important regulation in the payments and electronic money sector through an amendment published in the Official Gazette No. 33201 on March 19, 2026.

APR 01, 2026
Fintech

Crypto Asset Legal Disputes: Recent Court Decisions

Crypto assets are used by millions in Türkiye, yet their legal consequences often catch users off guard. A review of regulations, criminal liability, payment bans and court jurisdiction in current case law.

Kevser ÖztürkFEB 28, 2026
Fintech

How to Obtain a CASP License in Türkiye

Türkiye's regulatory framework for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) was established in 2024 — two years ahead of MiCA. A practitioner's guide to the licensing process, capital requirements and ongoing compliance.

FEB 28, 2026
Fintech

SPK Regulations on Crypto Service Providers: Activity Scope, Advertising Rules and Promotional Draws

With Law No. 7518 and the Capital Markets Board (SPK) communiqués of 13 March 2025, Türkiye's crypto-asset service providers now operate inside a sharper regulatory perimeter. What's permitted, what's forbidden and how the marketing rules actually work.

Naz KaylarDEC 17, 2025

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