In the United States, “crypto crimes” generally involve the misuse of digital assets (particularly cryptocurrencies) for illegal activities, fraud, money laundering, or operations in violation of regulatory frameworks. Below is a summary of the most common types of crypto crimes in the U.S. and how they are typically committed: 1. Ponzi Schemes via Cryptocurrency These […]
🔹 Introduction: The Art of Cleaning Dirty Money Money laundering is the process of making illegally-gained proceeds appear legal. In countries like the United States, where the financial system is both advanced and diverse, money laundering operations tend to be highly sophisticated, while legal regulations are multilayered and strictly enforced. Drug trafficking, smuggling, corruption, and […]
1. Introduction: The Need for Regulation in the Crypto Ecosystem Cryptocurrency exchanges—whether centralized or decentralized—facilitate the trading of digital assets. Although Turkey ranks among the countries with the highest rates of crypto adoption, for many years it operated without a clear, comprehensive legal framework governing these platforms. Due to concerns such as investor protection, anti-money […]
In recent years, Turkey has emerged as one of the leading markets for cryptocurrency adoption. The growing public interest in digital assets, blockchain technology, and fintech solutions has triggered a surge in entrepreneurs seeking to establish cryptocurrency-related companies. However, the legal landscape for cryptocurrency businesses in Turkey remains complex and is evolving rapidly. This article […]
2.1 Corporate Form Selection Crypto companies are generally established as joint stock companies (A.Ş.) or limited liability companies (Ltd. Şti.) according to the Turkish Commercial Code. For regulatory reasons, joint stock companies are often preferred, especially for larger platforms. 2.2 Drafting Articles of Association The articles of association must specify: 2.3 Application for Company Name […]
Introduction The Turkish market offers significant opportunities for technology companies, particularly those operating in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrencies. The country’s young and digitally skilled population, emerging technology ecosystem and government-provided incentives support growth in these sectors. Turkey’s Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector has demonstrated an average annual growth rate 25.2% […]