{"id":172936,"date":"2025-09-30T13:00:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T10:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=172936"},"modified":"2025-09-30T11:50:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T08:50:44","slug":"turkey-plans-law-allowing-watchdog-to-freeze-crypto-accounts-in-aml-push","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/turkey-plans-law-allowing-watchdog-to-freeze-crypto-accounts-in-aml-push\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkey Plans Law Allowing Watchdog to Freeze Crypto Accounts in AML Push"},"content":{"rendered":"
The initiative underscores growing concern among regulators over the use of digital assets in illicit activity.<\/p>\n
According to a report from Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter, the proposal would expand Masak\u2019s existing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) mandate beyond the traditional banking system to include cryptocurrency platforms. The new rules would allow the agency to freeze both digital and fiat accounts suspected of criminal use.<\/p>\n
The measures are expected to mirror recommendations from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global body that sets standards for countering money laundering and terrorist financing. Aligning with FATF guidelines has been a priority for Ankara as it works to strengthen oversight of emerging financial technologies.<\/p>\n