Turkey Said to Consider Granting Authorities Power to Freeze Crypto Accounts Under New AML Rules
Turkey is drafting anti-money laundering regulations to give the country’s financial crime regulator (or MASAK) the power to freeze and restrict cryptocurrency accounts. The rules will require exchanges to collect user details, delay withdrawals under certain conditions, and cap stablecoin transfers. Platforms following the Travel Rule may offer higher limits. The regulations follow prior licensing requirements and are part of wider efforts to strengthen oversight while considering a small transaction tax.
