The AK Party Group Chairman Abdullah Güler recently announced the draft of the “Proposal Law on Amendments to the Capital Markets Law”, which includes Turkey’s cryptocurrency regulations, during a press conference held in the Turkish Grand National Assembly. The crypto bill passed the Commission in the Turkish Grand National Assembly last week, and it is expected to be discussed in the General Assembly in the coming days.
Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek provided new insights during a presentation about the economy at the AKP’s consultation meeting in Kızılcahamam. Minister Şimşek revealed that they are currently working on new studies regarding the taxation of income derived from cryptocurrencies and transactions on crypto exchanges. He emphasized the importance of taxation on generated income, stating that cryptocurrencies, publicly traded assets, investment funds, etc., need to be regulated for better discipline.
It is evident that the Turkish government is taking steps towards regulating and taxing cryptocurrency transactions to ensure transparency and compliance with financial laws. Investors and stakeholders in the cryptocurrency space should stay informed about these developments for better financial planning and decision-making.
