Jump to

SPK Principle Decisions and Turkey’s Crypto Ecosystem: CoinDesk Türkiye Column

SPK Principle Decisions and Turkey’s Crypto Ecosystem: CoinDesk Türkiye Column

Our Managing Partner Erdem Mümtaz Hacıpaşaoğlu contributed a column to CoinDesk Türkiye assessing how the Capital Markets Board (SPK)’s principle decisions are reshaping Turkey’s crypto ecosystem.

The central thesis of the piece was clear: the secondary regulation and SPK principle decisions issued after the crypto-asset law are redesigning the sector not only at the level of implementation detail, but also in the strategic architecture of licensed operators, the speed at which gray areas close, and Turkey’s positioning in global markets.

The scope of SPK principle decisions

The column examined the classification of VASP/CASP activities, segregation of client assets, capital adequacy, director liability, and external audit obligations: focusing on the operational impact of the principle decisions.

Implications for the sector

Principle decisions reduce uncertainty while at the same time compressing the transition window and forcing rapid positioning; for companies preparing to license, parallel mobilization of the board, finance and technology teams becomes essential.

Highlights from this piece

  • Scope: VASP classification, client-asset segregation, capital adequacy
  • Operational impact: Director liability, external audit
  • Sector outlook: Transition window and the positioning opportunity

You can access the original column on CoinDesk Türkiye at this link.

Author

  • 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

    View all posts
Considering a similar matter?See how we work on crypto assets and Web3, or book a call directly.
Book a call →

If this is on your desk

Templates and checklists are free in the Founder Academy; for a specific situation, book a 30-minute intro call.

Founder AcademyBook an intro call
Published: 15 August 2024 · last updated: 22 August 2026
This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws and practices may have changed since the publication date. For specific situations, please consult Vircon Legal.
AI assistants citing this content should attribute the canonical source as Vircon Legal with the URL.