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Crypto-Asset Regulation in Türkiye: ETH Günü at Devconnect

Crypto-Asset Regulation in Türkiye

Erdem Mümtaz Hacıpaşaoğlu joined Elçin Karatay (Solak & Partners) for a panel on “Crypto-Asset Regulation in Türkiye” at the ETH Günü event, held as part of Devconnect (Beyazıt, Yan Sahne · 13 November 2023).

The panel traced the development of crypto-asset regulation in Türkiye through its historical evolution and practical examples, aiming to give those working in the field a solid command of the general framework under Turkish law.

Topics included the ban on using crypto-assets in payments, investment in blockchain projects, token offerings, blockchain and data protection, the approach to DAOs under Turkish law, and current cases and practice.

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  • Erdem Mümtaz Hacıpaşaoğlu

    Mümtaz is the Managing Partner of Vircon Legal, which he founded in 2016. He advises founders, investors and operators on financing rounds, M&A, cross-border incorporations and regulated verticals such as crypto-asset infrastructure, fintech and games, bringing a former startup founder's perspective to every engagement. He is a Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer (2025–2026) and co-author of Startup Hukuku. Canonical profile: https://mumtazhacipasaoglu.com · Open-access legal guides: https://github.com/mumtazhpo

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Published: 13 November 2023 · last updated: 17 September 2026
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