Turkey Moves to Tighten Crypto and Banking Oversight

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Sohrab Khawas

September 30, 2025

Turkey is preparing new rules to expand the powers of its Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK). The reforms will allow MASAK to freeze both bank and crypto accounts, set transaction limits, and blacklist crypto wallets linked to illegal activities. Authorities say the measures mainly target “rented accounts” used in online gambling and fraud schemes. Framed as part of the 11th judicial reform package, the plan aligns with FATF standards to strengthen financial oversight and curb illicit crypto use.

Sohrab Khawas

Sohrab is a passionate cryptocurrency news writer with over five years of experience covering the industry. He keeps a keen interest in blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize finance. Whether he's trading or writing, Sohrab always keeps his finger on the pulse of the crypto world, using his expertise to deliver informative and engaging articles that educate and inspire. When he's not analyzing the markets, Sohrab indulges in his hobbies of graphic design, minimal design or listening to his favorite hip-hop tunes.

Published by

Sohrab Khawas

Tags: Crypto news

September 30, 2025

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