As of June 25, 2025, Turkey is preparing to introduce new regulations for cryptocurrency transactions to combat money laundering. The country's Ministry of Finance announced limits on stablecoin transfers: a maximum of $3000 per day and $50,000 per month. These measures are aimed at preventing the rapid withdrawal of illegal funds. Exceptions are provided for licensed platforms that comply with the Travel Rule — they will be able to double these limits.
In addition, a withdrawal delay is being introduced: 48 hours for standard transactions and 72 hours for the first withdrawal from a new account if the platform does not provide source of funds data. This will complicate the cashing out of suspicious assets and help track transactions. Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek emphasized that the goal is to protect the financial system without hindering legal operations.
Experts believe that these steps may slow the development of the stablecoin market in Turkey, where demand for them has increased due to the devaluation of the lira. At the same time, they correspond to global trends towards increased regulation, such as in the U.S. with the GENIUS Act.
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