Türkiye proposes to align crypto legislation with international standards

Turkey's ruling party submitted a draft encryption bill to parliament on May 16. The bill focuses on licensing and registration of encryption service providers and aligning with international standards.The draft law aims to update existing legislation to comprehensively regulate the emerging cryptocurrency market. The key areas of focus for the bill include consumer protection, platform transparency, and compliance with financial regulations. The proposed legislation aims to regulate cryptocurrency trading platforms and other service providers in the industry, requiring them to obtain a license from the Capital Markets Board of Turkey.