Turkey to Enforce New Crypto Rules to Fight Laundering
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Turkey enacts strict crypto laws to curb fraud and laundering risks. Stablecoin transfers limited to $3K daily, $50K monthly maximum. Non-compliant withdrawals delayed 48–72 hours to block illegal activity. Turkey is taking serious steps to stop the misuse of cryptocurrencies. The Ministry of Treasury and Finance has announced new measures to prevent money laundering, especially from illegal betting and fraud. Such new regulations will have a direct impact on the way crypto transactions are carried out in the country. Turkey Sets $3K Daily, $50K Monthly Limit on Stablecoin Transfers The Ministry will tighten the grip on the Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASP). These venues will have to track its transactions more strictly. With each crypto transaction the CASPs have to prompt users about the origin of funds and why they are transferring funds. In addition, each transaction will require a user to comment briefly (no less than 20 characters). Such switching will enable the detection of suspicious activity easier. In addition, now, Turkey will impose time limits on specific withdrawal of crypto. Any crypto transfer that fails to comply with the provisions of the so-called travel rule, which involves sharing of information about the sender and the receiver, will be slowed down. When this happens, the user will have to wait in a minimum of 48 hours before he/she can make withdrawals. In cases of the first-time withdrawals in an account, the waiting will last not less than 72 hours. Such delays will be used to ensure that there is no speedy removal of illegal funds. Moreover, the government will create new regulations on stablecoin transfers. Stablecoins are virtual currencies pegged on real-world values such as the American dollar. The rule will restrict the amount of stablecoins individuals can move in a single day to just $3,000 and to $50,000…
Filed under: News - @ June 24, 2025 8:27 pm