Description
Implemented ban on crypto assets
On 30 April 2021, the Turkish Central Bank implemented the ban on the use of crypto assets contained in the “Regulation on the Disuse of Crypto Assets in Payments”.
Scope
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Authorisation of goods or services
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central bank