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Israel vs Turkey

Crypto regulation comparison

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Israel

Israel

Turkey

Turkey

Legal
Legal

Cryptocurrency is legal in Israel and treated as a taxable asset. The Israel Tax Authority classifies crypto as property, subject to 25% capital gains tax (or up to 50% for significant shareholders or high earners). Israel has a vibrant blockchain ecosystem with many startups and R&D centers.

Turkey has one of the highest crypto adoption rates globally, driven by lira depreciation and high inflation. While crypto ownership is legal, the CBRT banned crypto payments in April 2021. In 2024, Turkey passed comprehensive crypto legislation under the Capital Markets Law amendment, giving the CMB authority to license and regulate crypto asset service providers. No crypto-specific tax exists yet, though legislation is under consideration. MASAK (Financial Crimes Investigation Board) oversees AML compliance.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 25-50%
Tax Rate 0% (legislation pending)
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator ISA (Israel Securities Authority), ITA (Israel Tax Authority), CTMFA
Regulator CMB (Capital Markets Board), CBRT (Central Bank), MASAK
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation; ISA exploring digital asset framework
Stablecoin Rules Under development; CBRT banned crypto for payments
Key Points
  • Capital gains tax of 25% on crypto profits (up to 50% including surtax for high earners)
  • Israel Tax Authority classifies cryptocurrency as property, not currency
  • ISA is developing a regulatory framework for digital asset trading platforms
  • AML/KYC requirements apply to crypto service providers under CTMFA supervision
  • Israel has one of the highest densities of blockchain startups globally
Key Points
  • 2024 Capital Markets Law amendment gives CMB authority to license crypto platforms
  • CBRT banned the use of crypto assets for payments in April 2021
  • No crypto-specific tax currently; capital gains tax legislation under discussion
  • MASAK enforces AML/KYC requirements on crypto platforms
  • Turkey ranks among top 5 globally for crypto adoption (driven by lira depreciation)
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