Turkey vs Kosovo
Crypto regulation comparison
Turkey
Kosovo
Legal
Legal
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.
Kosovo banned crypto mining in 2022 due to energy crisis but crypto trading remains legal. The Central Bank has warned about crypto risks.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
Income
Tax Rate
0% (legislation pending)
Tax Rate
0-10%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
No
Regulator
CMB (Capital Markets Board), CBRT (Central Bank), MASAK
Regulator
Central Bank of Kosovo
Stablecoin Rules
Under development; CBRT banned crypto for payments
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation
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)
Key Points
- Crypto mining banned in 2022 due to energy crisis
- Crypto trading and holding remain legal
- Central Bank has warned about crypto risks
- Income from crypto subject to taxation
- Growing crypto adoption despite mining ban