Turkey's Finance and Treasury Minister Mehmet Simsek announced at the "Ministerial Conference on Counter-Terrorism Financing" in Paris that cryptocurrencies have become a new focal point for financial crime risks. Simsek highlighted that stablecoins, due to their value retention, cross-border transfer capabilities, and accessibility, are increasingly being used by terror financiers.
In response, Turkey has integrated virtual asset service providers into its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations, implemented fund transfer regulations, and imposed a complete ban on crypto ATMs. Additionally, Turkey has set transfer limits on stablecoins at $3,000 per day and $50,000 per month. Simsek urged global adherence to FATF regulatory standards and called for rapid intelligence sharing on suspicious wallets, aiming for hourly updates.
Turkey Imposes Stricter Controls on Crypto to Combat Terror Financing
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