Maldives vs Turkey
Crypto regulation comparison
Maldives
Turkey
Restricted
Legal
The Maldives Monetary Authority has warned against cryptocurrency and does not recognize it as legal tender. No specific legislation exists but the MMA discourages crypto activities.
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
None
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
0% (legislation pending)
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
No
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA)
Regulator
CMB (Capital Markets Board), CBRT (Central Bank), MASAK
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
Under development; CBRT banned crypto for payments
Key Points
- MMA has warned against cryptocurrency use
- Crypto not recognized as legal tender
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Financial institutions discouraged from dealing in crypto
- Limited crypto adoption
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)