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Previously published articles on legal developments
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DISPUTES ARISING FROM VIOLATIONS OF THE PRINCIPLE OF SETOFF AND METHODS OF RESOLUTION
26 October 2026
The Law No. 7596 on Certain Investment Funds Ordered to Be Liquidated, dated October 22, 2026, and the crisis that unfolded during this process represent one of the most critical turning points......
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THE CURRENT STATE OF THE FUND CRISIS – LEGAL SITUATION AND ROADMAP
25 October 2026
What You Need to Know About Law No. 7596, Dated October 22, 2026, Regarding Certain Investment Funds Ordered to Be Liquidated...
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FUND SCANDAL – LEGAL ASSESSMENT OF THE SETTLEMENT FINALITY PRINCIPLE AND THE LIQUIDITY CRISIS IN LIGHT OF THE FUND LIQUIDATION LAW
25 October 2026
Law No. 7596 on Certain Investment Funds Resolved to Be Liquidated (the "Fund Liquidation Law") and the crisis experienced throughout this process represent one of the most critical turning points in Turkish legal history regarding capital markets,...
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A New Era in Commercial Advertising and Unfair Commercial Practices: What the Regulatory Changes Bring
20 October 2026
Published in the Official Gazette No. 33297 dated July 1, 2026introduced comprehensive amendments to the Regulation on Commercial Advertising and Unfair Commercial Practices dated January 10, 2015, and entered into force on August 1, 2026....
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A New Era in Digital Customer Onboarding: Current Regulations on Remote Identity Verification
20 October 2026
In the financial services sector, establishing a customer relationship entirely through digital channels—without the customer having to visit a branch—has become standard practice....
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Review of the Cybersecurity Presidency’s Regulation on Age Verification and Child-Specific Differentiated Services: Implementations and Legal Assessment
10 October 2026
The impacts of digital platforms and social network providers on the mental, psychological, and personal development of children have become the focus of comprehensive statutory regulations in Turkish law, as is the case worldwide....
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The Limits of an Employer’s Authority to Monitor Communication Tools Have Been Defined
09 October 2026
The Personal Data Protection Board has issued a principle decision regarding the monitoring of tools used by employers in the course of business....
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SUMMARY OF THE PRACTICE GUIDE ON THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA IN THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF ATTORNEYS
09 October 2026
At the core of the attorney–client relationship, which forms the foundation of the legal profession, lie the principles of trust and confidentiality....
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The Medium-Term Program (2027–2029) Vision for Tokenization: Capital Market Instruments Are Being Transformed into Crypto Assets
08 September 2026
The Medium-Term Program (2027–2029), published in the special edition of the Official Gazette dated September 6, 2026, contains not only macroeconomic targets for the Turkish economy over the next three-year period...
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Changes Made by the CMB to Its Remote Identity Verification Regulation: A New Era for Foreign Investors and Crypto Asset Service Providers
03 September 2026
The Capital Markets Board (SPK), in its Communiqué No. III-42.1.b, published in the Official Gazette dated September 3, 2026, No. 33359, the Capital Markets Board (SPK) made significant amendments to the “Communication Regarding......
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Capital Markets Board’s Policy Decision on Priority Criteria for Initial Public Offering Applications
28 August 2026
In its Weekly Bulletin No. 2026/53 dated August 27, 2026, the Capital Markets Board published a Policy Decision regarding which applications will be given priority in the processing of initial public offering (IPO) applications by privately held companies...
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SEC’s Proposed Regulation Crypto Assets: A New Framework for Token Offerings, Launchpads and the Howey Test
27 August 2026
On 18 August 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed a new regulatory framework titled “Regulation Crypto Assets.” The proposal represents one of the SEC’s most significant attempts to date to create......
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What Roadmap Does Turkey’s Artificial Intelligence Action Plan Outline for Companies and Individuals?
18 August 2026
An Analysis and Evaluation of Turkey’s Artificial Intelligence Action Plan (2026–2030)...
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MASAK’s 2026–2030 Strategy Document: Not a New Regulation, but a Roadmap for the Upcoming Compliance Period
06 July 2026
Presidential Decree No. 2026/7, published in the Official Gazette on July 4, 2026, is titled “Strategy Document on Enhancing Effectiveness in the Fight Against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing and in Asset Forfeiture Practices in Turkey...
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GENERAL CIRCULAR OF THE FINANCIAL CRIMES INVESTIGATION BOARD (SERIAL NO. 19) NOTICE REGARDING AMENDMENTS (SERIAL NO. 32)
27 June 2026
The Circular Regarding Amendments to the Financial Crimes Investigation Board General Circular (Serial No. 19) (Serial No. 32), published in the Official Gazette on June 27, 2026, introduces......
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Paxos’ SEC Clearing Agency Registration: A New Milestone for Blockchain-Based Securities Settlement
31 May 2026
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of Paxos Securities Settlement Company, LLC as a registered clearing agency marks a significant moment in the convergence of blockchain infrastructure and traditional capital markets....
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The Constitutional Court Overturned Article 134 of the Criminal Procedure Code, Which Regulates the Authority to Search Computers and Digital Data
25 May 2026
In its decision dated February 12, 2026, numbered E.2023/128, K.2026/36, the Constitutional Court, by a majority vote, struck down the core provisions of Article 134 of the Criminal Procedure Code No. 5271......
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Regulations on Cybersecurity in Nuclear Facilities
07 May 2026
The “Regulation on Cybersecurity in Nuclear Facilities,” prepared by the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (“NDK”), was published in the Official Gazette No. 33244 dated May 5, 2026, and entered into force on the date of publication....
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Upcoming Amendments to Law No. 5651 on the Regulation of Publications Made on the Internet and the Fight Against Crimes Committed Through Such Publications
05 May 2026
Significant amendments have been made to Law No. 5651 on the Regulation of Publications Made on the Internet pursuant to the legislative amendments published in the Official Gazette dated May 1, 2026, and numbered 33240....
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Critical Regulation for Crypto Asset Platforms: Deadlines Are Now Conditional
27 March 2026
The crypto asset market in Turkey has entered a phase where regulations are becoming increasingly clear and enforceable. One of the most significant steps in this process was taken with the Capital Markets Board’s announcement dated March 26, 2026....
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The New Legal Framework Introduced by the Regulation Amendment of March 19, 2026
23 March 2026
Interest Accrual at Payment and Electronic Money Institutions: The New Legal Framework Introduced by the Regulation Amendment of March 19, 2026...
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A New Era for Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Crowdfunding Platforms: TSPB Status Changed
27 February 2026
Turkey's crypto asset regulation has crossed a new and important threshold with the Presidential Decree (No: 10961) published in the Official Gazette on February 27, 2026....
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Mergers and Acquisitions Legislation has been Updated
25 February 2026
Communication on Amendments to the Communication on Mergers and Acquisitions Requiring Approval from the Competition Authority (2010/4) (2026/2) Published...
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AMENDMENT REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF THE TIME LIMIT FOR APPROVALS OF CLOSURES OF COMMERCIAL BOOKS DUE TO FORCE MAJEURE
18 February 2026
The Circular on Amendments to the Circular on Commercial Books (the "Amendment Circular") was published in the Official Gazette dated January 18, 2026, and numbered 33172....
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Overview of Comprehensive Amendments to the Turkish Legal System under Law No. 7571 (11th Judicial Package)
29 December 2025
Law No. 7571, published in the Official Gazette on December 25, 2025, and entered into force, is known in public as the 11th Judicial Package and constitutes a comprehensive reform regulation aimed at addressing many structural...
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Published Circular Regarding Amendments to (VII-128.7)
03 October 2025
Communication on the Principles Regarding Licensing and Registration for Those Operating in the Capital Markets (VII-128.7)...
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Supreme Court Grand Assembly Decision on the Competent Court in Non-Competition Disputes
12 September 2025
Supreme Court Grand Assembly Decision on the Competent Court in Non-Competition Disputes...
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A REGULATION ON DIRECT SALES WAS PUBLISHED BY THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE DATED AUGUST 8, 2025.
01 September 2025
The Direct Sales Regulation published on August 8, 2025, establishes rules covering consumer protection, disclosure forms, withdrawal rights, participation limitations, return rights, and exit conditions in direct sales....
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Establishing a Company in Turkey: Company Types, Terms, Advantages and Disadvantages for Foreign Investors
19 August 2025
Establishing a Company in Turkey: Company Types, Terms, Advantages and Disadvantages for Foreign Investors...
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AI in Courtrooms: When Speed Replaces Scrutiny
14 August 2025
AI in Courtrooms: When Speed Replaces Scrutiny...
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The Shareholder's Right to Information and the Balance Between the Personal Data Protection Law and Trade Secrets
13 August 2025
The Shareholder's Right to Information and the Balance Between the Personal Data Protection Law and Trade Secrets...
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The Law Amending Certain Laws ("Law No. 7554") has been published.
30 July 2025
The Law Amending Certain Laws ("Law No. 7554") has been published....
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The Law Amending the Law on the Protection of the Value of Turkish Currency, Certain Laws and the Decree Law No. 635 ("Law No. 7555") has been published.
30 July 2025
The Law Amending the Law on the Protection of the Value of Turkish Currency, Certain Laws and the Decree Law No. 635 ("Law No. 7555") has been published....
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SERVICES THAT MAY BE OFFERED BY CRYPTO ASSET SERVICE PROVIDERS
09 July 2025
SERVICES THAT MAY BE OFFERED BY CRYPTO ASSET SERVICE PROVIDERS...
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INFORMATION NOTE ON THE FRAMEWORK CONTRACT OBLIGATION FOR CRYPTO ASSET SERVICE PROVIDERS
09 July 2025
Pursuant to the Communiqué on the Principles of Establishment and Operation of Crypto Asset Service Providers...
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Information and Documents Required to be Published on the KAP and Website
09 July 2025
In accordance with the Communiqué on the Establishment and Operation of Crypto Asset Services (“Communiqué”), Crypto Asset Service Providers (“CASP”) must disclose the following information on the Public Disclosure Platform...
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A NEW CHAPTER IN MARITIME LAW?
11 June 2025
Dividing ship ownership into tokens and offering them to investors provides significant advantages such as facilitating the transfer of ownership...
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Regulation of Crypto Asset Activities in the UK: A Review of the FCA's Discussion Paper 2025 (DP25/1)
11 June 2025
Regulation of Crypto Asset Activities in the UK: A Review of the FCA's Discussion Paper 2025 (DP25/1)...
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Important Regulatory Update | Amendments to the Fintech and Payment Services Sector
29 April 2025
Important Regulatory Update | Amendments to the Fintech and Payment Services Sector...
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TOKENIZATION OF STOCKS: LEGAL, TECHNICAL AND REGULATORY DIMENSIONS OF TRANSITION TO DIGITAL CAPITAL MARKETS
29 April 2025
TOKENIZATION OF STOCKS: LEGAL, TECHNICAL AND REGULATORY DIMENSIONS OF TRANSITION TO DIGITAL CAPITAL MARKETS...
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GOLD TOKENIZATION: New Era in Digitalization of Physical Assets
15 April 2025
GOLD TOKENIZATION: New Era in Digitalization of Physical Assets...
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A New Era In The Real Estate Sector: Tokenization of Real Estate from a Legal Perspective
10 April 2025
A New Era In The Real Estate Sector: Tokenization of Real Estate from a Legal Perspective...
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COMMUNIQUÉ ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNIQUÉ CONCERNING THE DECREE NO. 32 ON THE PROTECTION OF THE VALUE OF TURKISH CURRENCY
08 April 2025
COMMUNIQUÉ ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNIQUÉ CONCERNING THE DECREE NO. 32 ON THE PROTECTION OF THE VALUE OF TURKISH CURRENCY...
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Comprehensive Amendments to the E-Commerce Regulation: New Obligations and Regulations Come into Force
13 March 2025
Comprehensive Amendments to the E-Commerce Regulation: New Obligations and Regulations Come into Force...
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With the Communiqué (Communiqué No: 2025-32/72) Amending the Communiqué on the Decree No: 32 on the Protection of the Value of the Turkish Currency
11 March 2025
With the Communiqué (Communiqué No: 2025-32/72) Amending the Communiqué on the Decree No: 32 on the Protection of the Value of the Turkish Currency...
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Communiqué on Keeping Commercial Books Not Related to the Accounting of the Business in Electronic Environment has been published
17 February 2025
Communiqué on Keeping Commercial Books Not Related to the Accounting of the Business in Electronic Environment has been published...
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A Current Step in the Institutionalization of Cybersecurity Law; Cyber Security Directorate: Duties, Authorities and Responsibilities
09 January 2025
A Current Step in the Institutionalization of Cybersecurity Law; Cyber Security Directorate: Duties, Authorities and Responsibilities...
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Communiqué on Classification of Goods and Services for Trademark Registration Applications has been published
24 December 2024
Communiqué on Classification of Goods and Services for Trademark Registration Applications has been published. Cryptocurrencies and NFTs in Grade 09...
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Regulation of Crypto Assets: Admission and Disclosures and Market Abuse Regime
24 December 2024
Regulation of Crypto Assets: Admission and Disclosures and Market Abuse Regime...
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Administrative Fines to be Imposed in 2025 within the Scope of Consumer Protection
24 December 2024
The Ministry of Trade published a communiqué on the administrative fines to be imposed in 2025 in relation to Article 77 of Law No. 6502 on Consumer Protection....
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Cryptoassets - MiCAR reporting requirements
22 December 2024
Cryptoassets - MiCAR reporting requirements...
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Accounting and Financial Reporting Principles for Crypto Assets
20 December 2024
Accounting and Financial Reporting Principles for Crypto Assets...
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Tokenizing Deposits from a Legal Perspective: The New Dimension of Digital Finance - The Future Face of Digital Law
19 December 2024
Tokenizing Deposits from a Legal Perspective: The New Dimension of Digital Finance - The Future Face of Digital Law...
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Decision by the Capital Markets Board to Block Access to Some Global Crypto Asset Trading Platforms
12 December 2024
Decision by the Capital Markets Board to Block Access to Some Global Crypto Asset Trading Platforms...
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Crowdfunding: The New Face of Modern Finance
26 November 2024
Crowdfunding: The New Face of Modern Finance...
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A Brief Introduction on the Place of Cosmetic Products in the Legal Legislation and Evaluation of the “Guideline on Claims of Cosmetic Products” within the Scope of Current Developments
15 November 2024
A Brief Introduction on the Place of Cosmetic Products in the Legal Legislation and Evaluation of the “Guideline on Claims of Cosmetic Products” within the Scope of Current Developments...
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Latest Developments on Efforts to Increase Tokenization in Financial Services in Singapore
11 November 2024
Latest Developments on Efforts to Increase Tokenization in Financial Services in Singapore...
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Product Offering via Remote Communication and Current Legal Regulations on the Status of the Association of Payment and Electronic Money Institutions of Turkey
31 October 2024
Product Offering via Remote Communication and Current Legal Regulations on the Status of the Association of Payment and Electronic Money Institutions of Turkey...
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Legalization of Smart Contracts in Argentina and an Evaluation of Smart Contracts in Turkish Law
28 October 2024
Legalization of Smart Contracts in Argentina and an Evaluation of Smart Contracts in Turkish Law...
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Digital Platforms Under Scrutiny: Unfair Commercial Practices in Light of Competition Board’s Decisions
22 October 2024
Digital Platforms Under Scrutiny: Unfair Commercial Practices in Light of Competition Board’s Decisions...
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Enhancing Accessibility in Digital Payments with a Practical Framework for Inclusion
21 October 2024
Enhancing Accessibility in Digital Payments with a Practical Framework for Inclusion...
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Evaluation of the Decision on the Establishment of the Parliamentary Investigation Committee on Artificial Intelligence
17 October 2024
Evaluation of the Decision on the Establishment of the Parliamentary Investigation Committee on Artificial Intelligence...
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Announcement Regarding Mandatory Assurance Audits for Corporate Sustainability Reports
02 October 2024
Announcement Regarding Mandatory Assurance Audits for Corporate Sustainability Reports...
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Turkey’s Green Taxonomy has been shared with the public by the Climate Change Directorate
24 September 2024
Turkey’s Green Taxonomy has been shared with the public by the Climate Change Directorate...
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Sustainability Law Agenda 2
16 September 2024
EU Regulation on Preventing Deforestation...
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Current Developments in Banking Law
16 September 2024
The European Union's Digital Euro Project and Expected Developments in 2025...
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The European Commission has signed the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
15 September 2024
The European Commission has signed the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law...
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AM General LLC v. Activision Blizzard, Inc.
08 September 2024
AM General LLC v. Activision Blizzard, Inc....
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Evaluation of Digital Games as Works within the Scope of FSEK
08 September 2024
Evaluation of Digital Games as Works within the Scope of FSEK...
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The Digital Millennium Copyright Act
08 September 2024
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act...
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Electronic Money Law No. 6493 and MetaMask Card and Payment Transactions in the Light of the Central Bank's Crypto Assets Regulation
03 September 2024
Electronic Money Law No. 6493 and MetaMask Card and Payment Transactions in the Light of the Central Bank's Crypto Assets Regulation...
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An Explanatory Report on Real World Assets
29 August 2024
An Explanatory Report on Real World Assets...
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Deeper Look into The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s “Project Guardian”
29 August 2024
Deeper Look into The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s “Project Guardian”...
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U.S. Passes the Financial Technology Protection Act of 2023
20 August 2024
U.S. Passes the Financial Technology Protection Act of 2023...
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Capital Markets Board Publishes Principle Decision on the Establishment Conditions of Crypto Asset Service Provider Companies
16 August 2024
Capital Markets Board Publishes Principle Decision on the Establishment Conditions of Crypto Asset Service Provider Companies...
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Tax Exemption for Employees of Tech-Initiative Companies, But a New Tax Base for Employers
08 August 2024
Tax Exemption for Employees of Tech-Initiative Companies, But a New Tax Base for Employers...
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Proposal for Amendment to the Law on Consumer Protection Submitted
06 August 2024
Proposal for Amendment to the Law on Consumer Protection Submitted...
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Central Bank of Qatar: Guide to Distributed Ledger Technology
05 August 2024
Central Bank of Qatar: Guide to Distributed Ledger Technology...
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Periodic Report from the European Central Bank: Stablecoins
29 July 2024
Periodic Report from the European Central Bank: Stablecoins...
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Work Commenced Following the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Action Plan
26 July 2024
Work Commenced Following the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Action Plan...
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Amendments To The Capital Markets Law Was Published
25 July 2024
Amendments To The Capital Markets Law Was Published...
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Microsoft in Legal Dimension - CrowdStrike Failure: Global IT Outage
19 July 2024
Microsoft in Legal Dimension - CrowdStrike Failure: Global IT Outage...
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The Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Transfer of Personal Data Abroad Has Been Published
17 July 2024
The Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Transfer of Personal Data Abroad Has Been Published...
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Artificial Intelligence Law Proposal Submitted to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey on 24.06.2024
28 June 2024
The Artificial Intelligence Law Proposal ("Proposal"), which envisages regulations on artificial intelligence technologies ("Artificial Intelligence"), was submitted to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey ("TBMM") on 24.06.2024....
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Digital Copyright Law Studies in Turkey
26 June 2024
Geçtiğimiz mayıs ayında uzun süredir merakla beklenen “Dijital Telif Yasası” gündemiyle ilk toplantısını gerçekleştiren TBMM Dijital Mecralar Komisyonu, Milletvekili Hüseyin Yayman başkanlığında toplan...
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Demystifying Tokenization: Dispelling Myths, Explaining Silenced Interest and Setting the Starting Point for Regulation
13 June 2024
Demystifying Tokenization: Dispelling Myths, Explaining Silenced Interest and Setting the Starting Point for Regulation...
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Law No. 7511 on the Amendment of the Turkish Commercial Code and Certain Laws Has Been Published
29 May 2024
Law No. 7511 on the Amendment of the Turkish Commercial Code and Certain Laws Has Been Published...
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Companies and Businesses When, How Will They Have to Comply with the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act?
24 May 2024
Companies and Businesses When, How Will They Have to Comply with the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act?...
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Unlocking the Potential of AI for Your Company, Startup, and Business While Ensuring Compliance with AI Law
22 May 2024
Unlocking the Potential of AI for Your Company, Startup, and Business While Ensuring Compliance with AI Law...
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Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law
21 May 2024
Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law...
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Developments In Artificial Intelligence And Current Status Around The World
21 May 2024
Developments In Artificial Intelligence And Current Status Around The World...
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Cross-Border Payments and Central Bank Digital Currencies
20 May 2024
The IMF has released an internal insight paper on the design and policy considerations for cross-border payments with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)....
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Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Financial Markets
16 May 2024
Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Financial Markets...
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Reverse Solicitation Under The Markets In Crypto Assets Regulation (MİCA)
13 May 2024
Reverse Solicitation Under The Markets In Crypto Assets Regulation (MİCA)...
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EBA has published the final draft of technical standards under the Regulation of Crypto Asset Markets.
09 May 2024
EBA has published the final draft of technical standards under the Regulation of Crypto Asset Markets....
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The Report on Intellectual Property Rights for the Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies
07 May 2024
The Report on Intellectual Property Rights for the Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies...
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The Personal Data Protection Board’s Decision On Crypto Assets Service Providers
06 February 2024
The Personal Data Protection Board’s Decision On Crypto Assets Service Providers...
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Protection Of Personal Data In The Gaming Industry
06 February 2024
Protection Of Personal Data In The Gaming Industry...
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After the KVKK Decision on Gaming Companies, Legal Compliance in the Gaming Industry
01 February 2024
After the KVKK (Personal Data Protection Authority) Decision on Gaming Companies, Legal Compliance in the Gaming Industry...
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Tokenization: The Future of Money and Asset System
23 January 2024
Blockchain Turkey Platform (BCTR) Financial Services, Banking and Insurance Working Group published the “Tokenization: The Future of Money and Asset System” report....
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Amendment to Law No. 5651, Constitutional Court's Decision No. 2020/76 E. 2023/172
17 January 2024
The Constitutional Court's decision numbered 2020/76 E. 2023/172 K. dated 11/10/2023 was published in the Official Gazette dated 10/01/2024 and numbered 32425....
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Constitutional Court Decision dated 12.10.2203 and Application Number 2020/7518
11 January 2024
The Constitutional Court decision dated 12.10.2203 and application number 2020/7518 was published in the Official Gazette dated 15.12.2023....
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Anayasa Mahkemesinin 2020/7518 Başvuru Numaralı Kararı – KVKK İdari Para Cezası
17 December 2023
Veri güvenliğini sağlamaya yönelik gerekli teknik ve idari tedbirlerin alınmadığından Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurulu tarafından uygulanan idari para cezasının mülkiyet hakkını ihlal ettiği iddiasına ilişkindir....
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Regulatory Changes Affecting Payment and Electronic Money Institutions in October 2023
10 November 2023
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Payment Services and Electronic Money Issuance as well as Payment Service Providers dated December 1, 2021....
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2022/109 Esas 2023/125 Sayılı Karar
28 September 2023
Bugün 22/09/2023 tarihli Resmi Gazete'de Anayasa Mahkemesinin 2022/109 Esas 2023/125 Sayılı kararı yayımlanmıştır....
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The VERBIS Registration Exemption Criterion has Changed
29 July 2023
On 25th July 2023, the Decision of the Personal Data Protection Board has been published in the Official Gazette. The decision aims to make changes to the exception criteria regarding the obligation to register with the Data Controllers Registry....
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Innovations Regarding Payment and Electronic Money Institutions Introduced on May 27, 2023
12 June 2023
In the Official Gazette dated 27 May 2023 and numbered 32203, two regulations to be taken into consideration by electronic money institutions...
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Publish Licensed Real Money Gambling Apps on Google Play
31 May 2023
A Legal and Sectoral Review in Light of Google's Decision to Add Turkey to the List of Countries Allowed to Publish Licensed Applications for Real Money Gambling on Google Play...
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Obligations of Crypto Asset Companies in MiCA
04 May 2023
The Markets in Crypto Assets (“MiCA”/ “the Regulation”) regulation is a new set of regulations being introduced by the European Union to govern the use of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets within its member states....
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Resale of Used Goods After Refurbishment
25 April 2023
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Sale of Refurbished Products was prepared and entered into force by the Ministry of Trade on April 18, 2023....
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Communiqué on Re-determination of Minimum Equity Amounts of Payment and Electronic Money Institutions
01 February 2023
In the Official Gazette dated January 28, 2023, the Communiqué on the Re-determination of the Minimum Equity Amounts of Payment and Electronic Money Institutions was published by the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey....
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Capital Markets Board Decisions: Issue 2022/72
26 December 2022
The Bulletin covers capital market instruments with approved prospectus/issuance documents, new activity permits, criminal complaints, sanctions and measures, changes in shareholding structure, application results and other special cases....
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Communique dated November 17, 2022, of the Financial Crimes Investigation Board
23 December 2022
On November 17, 2022, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board published a General Communiqué in the Official Gazette....
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The Constitutional Court’s Şaban Kurt Decision
23 December 2022
On October 21, 2022, the Constitutional Court's decision dated 14/9/2022 with application number 2018/25857 was published in the Official Gazette....
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Capital Markets Board Bulletin No. 2022/71
22 December 2022
Under the first section of the Capital Markets Bulletin numbered 2022/71 and dated 21/12/2022, under the heading "Criminal Complaint, Administrative Fines and Other Sanctions and Measures", trading bans were imposed on certain persons....
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The Amendment dated November 25, 2022 to the Regulation on Payment Services and Electronic Money Issuance and Payment Service Providers
19 December 2022
The Regulation on Payment Services and Electronic Money Issuance and Payment Service Providers ('Regulation') has been amended with the regulation published in the Official Gazette dated November 25, 2022....
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Amendments to the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Registered Electronic Mail System
19 December 2022
On December 13, 2022, the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA) amended the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Registered Electronic Mail System (Regulation) published in 2011....
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E-Export Incentives
01 September 2022
The long-awaited decision on export supports in the field of e-commerce was published in the Official Gazette dated 25.08.2022 as the Presidential Decree on E-Export Supports (''Decree or Decision'')....
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Amendments To The Legal Oblıgatıons Of Intermedıary Servıce Provıders
24 August 2022
On 23.08.2022, the Regulation Amending the Regulation on Distance Contracts was published in the Official Gazette. In the amendments, the expansion of the obligations of intermediary service providers stands out....
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The Law On Amendments To The Banking Law, Some Other Laws And The Decree Law No. 655 Entered Into Force
09 July 2022
Law No. 7407 on Certain Amendments to Banking Law, Certain Laws and Statutory Decree No. 655 (“Law”), which was approved by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey on May 26, 2022, published in the Official Gazette dated May 28, 2022....
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Proposal Regarding the Amendment of the Electronic Commerce Approved
04 July 2022
The Proposal Amending the Law on the Regulation of Electronic Commerce (“Proposal”) has been accepted in the Turkish Parliamentary Committee on Industry, Commerce, Energy, Natural Resources, Information and Technology...
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Internationalization of Turkish Informatics Sector and E-Turquality
23 May 2022
Presidential Decision No. 5447 (“Decision”) on the Internationalization of the Turkish Informatics Sector and the E-Turquality (Stars of Informatics) Program was published in the Official Gazette and entered into force on 20 April 2020....
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Amendments to the Consumer Protection Law
04 April 2022
The first amendment made to the Consumer Protection Law No. 6502 (“Law”) is on default of the consumer in installment sales contracts, which is regulated under the Article 19 of the Law....
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Pilot Judgement of the Constitutional Court on Interventions Regarding Online Broadcasting and Publications
27 January 2022
In the application issued by Keskin Kalem Publishing and Trade Inc. and et. al., it is argued that imposition of access blocking decisions to a number of news published on internet news sites constitutes a violation of freedoms of speech and press...
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Regulation on Digital Banking and Banking as a Service
05 January 2022
On 29 December 2021, Regulation on Digital Banking and Banking as a Service was published in the Official Gazette....
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Debt-Based And Share-Based Crowdfunding
07 November 2021
On October 27, 2021, based on Article 35/A of the Capital Market Law, a communique was published by Capital Markets Board (“Board”) to regulate the procedures and principles regarding the debt-based and share-based crowdfunding....
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Constitutional Court’s Decision Regarding Protection of Personal Data
07 November 2021
The alleged breach of personal data is based on the seizure of evidence submitted in a divorce case and the illegality of this procedure....
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Personal Data Protection Board’s 20 Recent Decision Summaries
22 September 2021
Personal Data Protection Board (“Board”) has published summaries of 20 recent Decision on 2 and 9 of August....
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Toged Law Board Is Established
02 September 2021
In the gaming industry, TOGED LAW BOARD, consisting of experienced names in the field of informatics, technology, trade, companies, and contract law, especially in game law, was formed and started to work....
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New Legal Obligations On Crypto Asset Service Providers
19 August 2021
With the Tax Procedure Law Communique published on 13 July 2021, legal entities and unincorporated entities are obligated to notify the real beneficiary information in an up-to-date, complete and accurate manner....
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A FactSheet On Share-Based Crowdfunding Platform
28 May 2021
The Capital Markets Board issued the Share-Based Crowdfunding Communique in 2019 regarding share-based crowdfunding, which is one of the types of crowdfunding that was legitimatized in our country in 2017....
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Information Note On Masak Crypto Assets Service Provider Guide
20 May 2021
As is known, crypto assets service providers were included in the MASAK obligators with the amendment made to the Regulation on Measures to Prevent Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (“Regulation on Measures”) on 01 May 2021....
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The Guideline On Commercial Advertising and Unfair Commercial Practices by Social Media Influencers Has Been Published.
07 May 2021
At the meeting of the Advertisement Board held on 04.05.2021 and numbered 309, the “Guideline on Commercial Advertising and Unfair Commercial Practices by Social Media Influencers” accepted as the resolution numbered 2021/2, has been published....
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The Regulation on Domain Names Has Changed
24 April 2021
The "Regulation on the Amendment of the Domain Names Regulation" has become effective after being promulgated in the Official Gazette dated 20.04.2021....
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Are Cryptocurrencies Banned?
18 April 2021
We would like to put into words what generally announce at last. Cryptocurrencies are not banned....
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Not Using Crypto-Assets in Payments
17 April 2021
Turkish Central Bank's Regulation on Not Using Crypto-Assets in Payments (“Regulation”) was published in the Official Gazette....
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The Communiqué on Notification and Registration of Bearer Shares to the Central Registry Agency
17 April 2021
The Communiqué on Notification and Registration of Bearer Shares to the Central Registry Agency ("Communiqué") entered into force after being published in the Official Gazette dated April 6, 2021 and numbered 31446....
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Regulation on Remote Identification Methods to be Used by Banks and Establishment of Contractual Relations in Electronic Environment is Published
12 April 2021
The Regulation on Remote Identification Methods to be Used by Banks and Establishment of Contractual Relations in Electronic Environment , which was shared by the Turkish Banking Regulatory and Supervisory Board months ago, was published in the...
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The Deadline For Registering With The Turkish Data Controllers Registry (VERBIS) Has Been Postponed Again
06 April 2021
KVKK announced on its website that the deadline for registering the VERBIS has been extended by considering that data controllers have been struggling to fulfill the obligation to register due to the COVID-19 outbreak....
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Message Management System
16 February 2021
Message Management System (MMS) is a national database system that allows service providers to store and manage the consents that they receive from the recipients to send electronic messages via call, SMS and e-mail....
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Personal Data Protection Board Resolution No. 2020/966 dated 22.12.2020
31 January 2021
The following information is regarding the “22.12.2020 dated 2020/966 numbered Resolution of the Personal Data Protection Board (the “Board") which is published on 15.01.2021 dated and 31365 numbered Official Gazette....
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Current Status Regarding Regulations of Foreign Currency Transaction Prohibitions
25 January 2021
The Presidential Decree No. 85, issued on September 12, 2018 Article 1 added the following paragraph to the Decree No. 32, issued on August 7, 1989 Article 4. ‘Residents in Turkey...
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The Regulation on the Amendment to the Trade Registry Regulation
11 September 2020
The Regulation on the Amendment to the Trade Registry Regulation was published in the Official Gazette dated 12 December 2019 and entered into force....
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Commercial Communication and Commercial Electronic Messages
11 September 2020
The Regulation on Amendments to the Regulation on Commercial Communication and Commercial Electronic Messages has been published in the Official Gazette dated January 4, 2020....
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Law No. 7596 A Case-Specific Legal Regime for Investment Funds in Liquidation
27 October 2026
Law No. 7596 on Certain Investment Funds Ordered to Be Liquidated was published in the Official Gazette No. 33413 dated October 27, 2026....
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Tokenized Money Market Fund Shares and the Simplification of the Collateralization Process
22 October 2026
A study published by the ISDA on October 6, 2026, addresses the legal and operational aspects of using tokenized money market fund shares as collateral in financial transactions....
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Corporate Measures Against Cyberattacks and Contractual Liability
19 October 2026
Cyberattacks in France in October 2026 that affected supermarket refrigeration systems led to food spoilage and economic losses....
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Impacts of Fund Liquidations on the Equity Market and Non-Fund Investors
25 September 2026
The economic impacts of the liquidation process are not limited solely to the unit holders of the liquidated funds. Liquidating capital market instruments......
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IRISH DATA PROTECTION AUTHORITY IMPOSES RECORD FINE ON GOOGLE
24 September 2026
The Irish Data Protection Authority (the Authority) announced that it has imposed a fine of 403 million euros on Google Ireland Limited (Google)....
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Decentralization and Effective Control in DeFi Structures
22 September 2026
With the development of digital asset markets, the ways in which financial services are provided have also changed significantly. In particular, decentralized finance (DeFi) applications enable transactions to be carried out via blockchain......
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CMB's Extraordinary Measures for Investment Funds: What the Liquidation Process Means for Investors
21 September 2026
Through decisions adopted on September 17, 2026, the Capital Markets Board (CMB) announced comprehensive measures regarding funds established by certain portfolio management companies....
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BAN ON REFERRAL MARKETING ON CRYPTO ASSET PLATFORMS
17 September 2026
Unlike traditional capital market instruments, crypto assets—which are built on distributed ledger technology (DLT) infrastructure—are risky financial instruments characterized by high volatility....
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND COPYRIGHT LAW: A REVIEW ON THE DELHI HIGH COURT'S ANI V. OPENAI DECISION
16 September 2026
Data, at the center of digital transformation, is no longer just a simple digital input in today's IT law discipline; it has turned into a strategic raw material that feeds, develops, and directs artificial intelligence systems....
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CURRENT LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS IN 2026 REGARDING BIOMETRIC ACCESS CONTROL AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-ENABLED EMPLOYEE TRACKING IN THE WORKPLACE: AN ANALYSIS OF PRACTICES IN THE EU, THE U.S., AND TURKEY
16 September 2026
The use of biometric systems such as fingerprint and facial recognition in workplaces, along with the monitoring of employees’ activities through AI-supported technologies, continues to be a major area of legal debate in 2026 regarding......
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MASAK’s New Guide on Hawala and Alternative Value Transfer Systems: A New Approach to AML/CFT, Unlicensed Payment Services, and Sanctions Risks
14 September 2026
The Presidency of the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (“MASAK”) published the “Guidance on the Identification of Hawala and Similar Alternative Value Transfer Systems and the Reporting of Suspicious Transactions” in 2026....
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RISK MANAGEMENT IN COMPANIES
14 September 2026
Artificial intelligence systems now play an active role in many areas of business, ranging from hiring to customer relations, financial analysis to cybersecurity....
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LEGAL ENGINEERING AS A PILLAR OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: AN ASSESSMENT OF TURKEY’S ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACTION PLAN
29 August 2026
Presidential Decree No. 2026/9, published in the Official Gazette No. 33344 dated August 18, 2026,[1] (“Decree”), brought the Turkey Artificial Intelligence Action Plan[2] (“Plan”) into effect....
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A NEW ERA IN VENTURE CAPITAL BROUGHT ABOUT BY LAW NO. 7582 AND CONVERTIBLE NOTES
28 August 2026
A convertible note is a hybrid financing method whereby a loan provided by an investor to an early-stage startup converts into company equity upon the fulfillment of predetermined conditions in the future....
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The Legal Framework of the Embedded Finance Model and the Liability of the Parties
27 August 2026
The widespread digitalization of the financial sector has led to financial services moving beyond traditional banking channels and becoming integrated into digital platforms, a process that has given rise to the concept of Embedded Finance. ...
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The Legal Framework for Cybersecurity Insurance and the Evolution of Policies in AI-Driven Cyber Risks
27 August 2026
The integration of artificial intelligence systems into corporate business processes is giving rise to new risks in terms of cybersecurity....
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Artificial Intelligence Liability Clauses in Contracts, with a Focus on the Example of “AI Washing”
18 August 2026
Artificial Intelligence Liability Clauses in Contracts, with a Focus on the Example of “AI Washing”...
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COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TRAINING: AN ANALYSIS OF THE BARTZ v. ANTHROPIC SETTLEMENT IN THE U.S. FROM A COPYRIGHT LAW PERSPECTIVE
17 August 2026
The issue of the unauthorized use of copyrighted works in the training of generative artificial intelligence models is one of the most controversial topics in copyright law worldwide....
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MEMORIZATION AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODELS: AN ANALYSIS OF THE GEMA/SUNO RULING IN GERMANY FROM A COPYRIGHT LAW PERSPECTIVE
07 August 2026
With regard to the relationship between artificial intelligence and copyright law, the question of whether the use of protected works for training a model and the storage of these works in the model’s parameters constitutes an exercise of economic......
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DECISION REGARDING OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT MERKEZİ KAYIT KURULUŞU A.Ş. MAY CONDUCT IN ADDITION TO ITS SECURITIES SETTLEMENT SYSTEM OPERATIONS
06 August 2026
The Decision Regarding Other Activities That the Central Securities Depository Inc. May Conduct in Addition to Its Securities Settlement System Operations (the “Decision”), published in the Official Gazette on August 1......
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LEGAL LIABILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER AND THE USER IN CYBERATTACKS CARRIED OUT USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
06 August 2026
The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence systems in daily life and business processes has brought with it new risks regarding the security of these systems....
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CAN CRYPTO ASSETS BE USED AS INTERNATIONAL COLLATERAL OR SECURITY?
05 August 2026
The digitization of financial markets has given rise to new asset classes that push the boundaries of traditional collateral mechanisms....
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THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR LIQUIDITY PROVISION WITH CRYPTO ASSETS
04 August 2026
The structural transformation of the traditional financial system has taken on a new dimension with the rise of blockchain technology and the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem....
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Law No. 7590 and the Expanding Scope of Authority of the Cybersecurity Presidency
02 August 2026
The institutional architecture of the cyber domain in Turkey has changed significantly as a result of a series of regulations enacted since the beginning of 2025....
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The Legal Status, Tax Exemptions, and Commercialization Mechanisms of Research Infrastructures Under Law No. 6550
31 July 2026
Research infrastructures, which are of strategic importance for the sustainability of the national innovation and technology ecosystem, derive their legal status and operational frameworks from Law No. 6550 on......
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AN ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF THE LAW AMENDING CERTAIN LAWS TO ENSURE THE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT FUNCTIONING OF THE JUDICIARY
31 July 2026
Law No. 7589, which was adopted by the General Assembly of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey on July 16, 2026, and entered into force upon its publication in the Official Gazette No....
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THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR MARKET MAKERS IN THE CRYPTO ASSET MARKET
30 July 2026
Market makers are among the most critical actors in ensuring market depth, continuous liquidity, and price stability in financial markets....
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The Era of Digital Precious Metals: How Is the New Regulation Affecting the Crypto Asset Regime?
29 July 2026
The Era of Digital Precious Metals: How Is the New Regulation Affecting the Crypto Asset Regime?...
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THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR INVESTMENT ADVICE REGARDING CRYPTO ASSETS
09 July 2026
Cryptocurrencies have brought about a radical transformation in the global economy. Initially viewed as a speculative investment instrument, cryptocurrencies have evolved into an ecosystem that now attracts the interest of institutional investors as well....
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Countries Where Paying with Tether (USDT) Is Prohibited and Legal
28 June 2026
Tether (USDT) is a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. In other words, USDT is a fiat-backed stable cryptocurrency. The use of USDT and similar stablecoins as a means of payment......
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A NEW ERA IN MASAK REGULATIONS: REMOTE IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF FOREIGN NATURAL PERSONS AND ITS IMPACT ON CRYPTO ASSET SERVICE PROVIDERS
28 June 2026
The rapid impact of globalization and digitalization on the financial system has necessitated the reshaping of traditional identity verification methods and cross-border customer acquisition processes....
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MiCA’s Final Deadline: Why 1 July 2026 Marks a New Era for Europe’s Crypto Market
26 June 2026
The European crypto market is approaching one of the most important regulatory turning points in its history. On 1 July 2026, the transitional period under the Markets in Crypto-Assets .....
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Stablecoins Beyond Payments: BIS Reframes Their Role in On-Chain Finance
25 June 2026
Stablecoins have long been discussed as one of the most practical applications of crypto-assets. Their promise appears straightforward: a digital token designed to maintain a stable value, usually by reference to a fiat currency......
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SPK Puts the Brakes on Block Share Purchases by Investment Funds: What Does the Ban on Special Orders and Wholesale Sales Mean?
25 June 2026
SPK Puts the Brakes on Block Share Purchases by Investment Funds: What Does the Ban on Special Orders and Wholesale Sales Mean?...
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IS IT POSSIBLE TO BE PAID IN TETHER?
22 June 2026
The rise of remote work has rapidly increased the number of employment contracts involving cross-border and foreign elements. In this context, paying wages using Tether (USDT)—a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar—has become......
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DLT and Repo: ICMA’s Report Signals a New Phase for Market Infrastructure
18 June 2026
The International Capital Market Association’s report, “DLT and repo, Part I”, provides one of the most detailed institutional assessments to date of how distributed ledger technology is being applied to the repurchase agreement market....
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THE LEGAL LIMITS OF GUIDELINES IN KVKK SANCTIONS
17 June 2026
The Constitutional Court’s January 27, 2026, decision regarding Viennalife Pension and Life Insurance Inc. (“the Decision”)[1] raises a highly significant issue regarding the application of Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”): Can non-compliance with guidelines......
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Important Council of State Ruling on Taxation of Short-Term Residential Rentals via Online Platforms
17 June 2026
The legal status of short-term real estate rental activities conducted via digital platforms has sparked significant doctrinal debates in tax law regarding the tension between the exercise of property rights and the need for public oversight....
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LEGAL STATUS OF DATA USED IN TRAINING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODELS: AN EVALUATION IN LIGHT OF THE CANADIAN MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS' OPENAI CASE
16 June 2026
The foundation of the data economy lies in the production of new information, analysis, and economic value from machine-processable data. Generative artificial intelligence systems are largely built upon these data processing activities....
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LIABILITY OF INTERMEDIARY PLATFORMS IN E-COMMERCE IS BEING UPDATED AN ANALYSIS IN LIGHT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT’S DECISION
04 June 2026
The Constitutional Court’s decision dated February 12, 2026, No. 2024/187 E., 2026/42 K. (“Decision”), contains a significant development regarding the liability of e-commerce platforms in consumer contracts....
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THE IMPORTANCE OF MINIMIZATION IN FINGERPRINT-BASED TIME TRACKING GDPR Compliance Agenda for Employers:
02 June 2026
The Personal Data Protection Board’s “Principle Decision on the Processing of Biometric Data for the Purpose of Attendance Tracking,” dated April 29, 2026, and numbered 2026/921, published in the Official Gazette on June 2, 2026......
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Turkey’s New Tax and Investment Package: A Strategic Move for Foreign Investors, Regional Hubs, and Global Capital
25 May 2026
Turkey has adopted a comprehensive tax and investment package that could be one of the most significant legal and tax developments of recent years for foreign investors, multinational corporate groups......
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Banking in the Tokenized Economy: Why Banks Are Entering Their Next Infrastructure Shift
19 May 2026
Banking in the Tokenized Economy: Why Banks Are Entering Their Next Infrastructure Shift...
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Fund Tokenisation: The FCA’s New Framework and Why It Matters
05 May 2026
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken a decisive step toward modernising the asset management industry with its Policy Statement PS26/7, titled Progressing Fund Tokenisation....
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Decentralized Finance: Why Congress Is Paying Attention
04 May 2026
Decentralized finance, or DeFi, has moved from a niche crypto experiment into a serious policy and market issue. A recent Congressional Research Service report, An Overview of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) by Paul Tierno, frames DeFi as a set ......
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Breaking Dollar Dominance: The Next Evolution of Stablecoins
27 April 2026
Stablecoins are becoming one of the most important building blocks in digital finance. Once viewed mainly as tools for crypto trading, they are now increasingly used for cross-border payments, treasury management......
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Posting Debt Lists in Common Areas of Multi-Unit Buildings and the Personal Data Protection Board: An Analysis of the Personal Data Protection Board’s Principle Decision No. 2026/348
03 April 2026
Posting Debt Lists in Common Areas of Multi-Unit Buildings and the Personal Data Protection Board: An Analysis of the Personal Data Protection Board’s Principle Decision No. 2026/348...
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Are "Similarity to the Point of Indistinguishability" and "Similarity Likely to Cause Confusion" the Same Thing? A Clear Distinction from the Supreme Court
27 March 2026
Are "Similarity to the Point of Indistinguishability" and "Similarity Likely to Cause Confusion" the Same Thing? A Clear Distinction from the Supreme Court...
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March 31 for Crypto Asset Service Providers: Information Systems Management and Retention Obligations
24 March 2026
The regulatory framework for the crypto asset market in Turkey was established at the primary legislation level through Articles 35/B and 35/C, which were added to the Capital Markets Law No. 6362 by Law No. 7518 ......
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CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULING: STORAGE OF GENETIC DATA IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
23 March 2026
The Constitutional Court’s decision dated December 25, 2025, No. 2025/141 E., 2025/274 K.; published in the Official Gazette on March 18, 2026, the Constitutional Court annulled Article......
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A New Era for the Gaming Industry: An Analysis of Supplementary Articles 5 and 6 Added to Law No. 5651 via Bill No. 2/3566
19 March 2026
A New Era for the Gaming Industry: An Analysis of Supplementary Articles 5 and 6 Added to Law No. 5651 via Bill No. 2/3566...
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Constitutional Review of Regulations Concerning the Expulsion of a Partner in a Two-Partner Limited Liability Company
17 March 2026
Constitutional Review of Regulations Concerning the Expulsion of a Partner in a Two-Partner Limited Liability Company...
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PSD2 and MiCA: The End of the Transitional Truce for Crypto-Asset Service Providers
24 February 2026
PSD2 and MiCA: The End of the Transitional Truce for Crypto-Asset Service Providers...
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Tokenized Securities: What the SEC Staff Statement and Commissioner Uyeda’s Remarks Signal for Markets
24 February 2026
Tokenized Securities: What the SEC Staff Statement and Commissioner Uyeda’s Remarks Signal for Markets...
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Tokenised Money: From Experimentation to Infrastructure
19 February 2026
Money has always evolved. From physical cash to electronic bank entries, the mechanics of recording and transferring value have changed repeatedly while the underlying logic of money......
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Netherlands Box 3 Tax Reform: The Wet Werkelijk Rendement Box 3
19 February 2026
On 12 February 2026, the Dutch House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) passed the Wet werkelijk rendement box 3 — the Actual Return in Box 3 Act......
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An Assessment of the Draft Law on Digital Copyright and Online News Content
17 February 2026
The Bill on Digital Copyright and Online News Content, submitted to the Turkish Grand National Assembly on January 21, 2026, is a 22-article regulatory proposal......
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The Crime of Disposing of Another Person's Trademark Rights by Transferring, Licensing, or Pledging Them Without Authorization
31 January 2026
According to Article 30, Paragraph 3 of the Industrial Property Law, "A person who disposes of another person's trademark rights by transferring, licensing, or pledging them without authorization shall be punished...
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Tokenization of Funds: Global Regulatory Framework and Developments in Turkey
16 January 2026
A Comprehensive Assessment in Light of Official Reports from International Regulatory Organizations and Examples from Comparative Law...
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CRIME OF CIRCUMVENTING TECHNOLOGICAL MEASURES REGULATED BY THE LAW ON INTELLECTUAL AND ARTISTIC WORKS
14 January 2026
The crime of circumventing technological measures is regulated in Article 72 of the Intellectual and Artistic Works Law No. 5846. Accordingly, "For the purpose of protecting the rights...
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An Assessment of the Amendment to Article 62 of the Craftsmen and Artisans Professional Organizations Law No. 5362 with the 11th Judicial Package
05 January 2026
An Assessment of the Amendment to Article 62 of the Craftsmen and Artisans Professional Organizations Law No. 5362 with the 11th Judicial Package...
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Tokenization of Financial Assets: IOSCO's Critical Assessment and Implications for Turkey
03 January 2026
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published a comprehensive assessment of the tokenization of financial assets in its final report in November 2025...
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Corporate Transformation in the Field of Artificial Intelligence in Turkey
26 December 2025
These regulations show that artificial intelligence is understood not only as a technological innovation or economic competitive tool, but also as an area of transformation that directly affects public administration,...
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ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF CYBER ATTACKS TARGETING FINANCIAL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ASSESSMENT UNDER TURKISH CRIMINAL LAW
25 December 2025
Financial systems are a primary target for malicious actors because they form the backbone of modern economies. Activities discussed in the literature as "cyber terrorism" can also be carried out on financial systems....
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CMK Article 128/A: New Legal Framework for Intervening in Digital Crime Proceeds
25 December 2025
Law No. 7571, published in the Official Gazette on December 25, 2025, entered into force, adding Article 128/A to the Criminal Procedure Code after Article 128....
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An Analysis of the Turkish Grand National Assembly's Digital Copyright Bill
20 December 2025
The rapid development of digital technologies and the global spread of communication infrastructures have qualitatively transformed the processes of production......
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FORENSIC COMPUTING IN TERMS OF INTELLECTUAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY RIGHTS: DECISION ANALYSIS
19 December 2025
With the widespread use of technology in all sectors today, digital evidence has become critically important in the resolution of legal disputes....
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Evaluation of Unfair Competition Offenses Regulated in Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102 in Terms of the Principle of Legality in Crime and Punishment
11 December 2025
Considering that humans have been trading since ancient times, the concept of competition is equally ancient. Competition is a concept that appears in every area of life, and for the proper functioning of the economy, it is essential that......
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PRINCIPLE DECISION FOR THE TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SECTOR
09 December 2025
Today, the Policy Decision published by the Personal Data Protection Board ("Board") in the Official Gazette dated 9.12.2025 and numbered 33102 published by the Personal Data Protection Board ......
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ACCESS REGIME FOR HEALTH DATA UPDATED: REGULATION ON PERSONAL HEALTH DATA AND 2025 AMENDMENTS
09 December 2025
The Regulation on Personal Health Data ("Regulation") has been comprehensively updated in terms of both its underlying legislation and its implementing provisions with the amendments published in the Official Gazette dated December 3, 2025....
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STORAGE AGREEMENT EXTENSION: WHAT DO CRYPTO ASSET SERVICE PROVIDERS EXPECT?
05 December 2025
As is known, the regulatory process for the crypto asset market in Turkey has gained a comprehensive and concrete legal framework with the secondary regulations published on March 13, 2025. Published in the Official Gazette numbered 32840;...
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Recognition of Digital Assets as Personal Property in the UK
04 December 2025
Recognition of Digital Assets as Personal Property in the UK...
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Understanding the Transformation of Global Capital Markets: Deutsche Bank Research Institute Report
04 December 2025
Understanding the Transformation of Global Capital Markets: Deutsche Bank Research Institute Report...
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Central Bank Digital Currency: A New Era in Money
29 November 2025
In November 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) unveiled the third wave of its “CBDC Virtual Handbook,” accompanied by a comprehensive policy paper titled “Central Bank Digital Currency: Further Navigating Challenges and Risks.”...
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THE LIMITS OF COMPETITION IN THE LABOR MARKET: NO-POACHING AGREEMENTS
28 November 2025
The labor market, a fundamental component of production processes, also has a direct impact on the well-being and productivity levels of employees. The goal of a healthy competitive environment in the labor market ......
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EXPECTATIONS FOR A DIGITAL SHIELD FOR CHILDREN: THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT'S NOVEMBER 2025 REPORT
20 November 2025
EXPECTATIONS FOR A DIGITAL SHIELD FOR CHILDREN: THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT'S NOVEMBER 2025 REPORT...
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Capital Markets Board Organizational Regulation: What Has Changed for the FinTech and KVHS Ecosystem?
19 November 2025
Capital Markets Board Organizational Regulation: What Has Changed for the FinTech and KVHS Ecosystem?...
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GFTN Global Digital Assets Report 2025: A New Map for Digital Finance
13 November 2025
The GFTN Global Digital Assets Report is the first comprehensive, cross-jurisdictional study that brings together market data, regulatory analysis and executive perspectives to explain how digital assets are reshaping global finance....
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The Legal Dimension of Digital Transformation: The KVKK–GDPR Compliance Process within the Framework of the 2026 Presidential Annual Program
12 November 2025
The countdown has begun for the harmonization of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation. The 2026 Presidential Annual Program states that this harmonization process will be completed...
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SEARCHING FOR BALANCE BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY AND EXPERTISE: OPENAI'S POLICY CHANGE
08 November 2025
On October 29, 2025, OpenAI updated its usage policies to reflect a universal set of policies across OpenAI products and services...
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CONSTITUTIONAL COURT ASSURANCE TO THE PRESS: A REVIEW OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT'S DECISION ON THE PRESS ADVERTISING AGENCY
05 November 2025
In its decision dated June 17, 2025, the Constitutional Court ruled that the Press Advertising Agency’s authority to impose penalties for official announcements and advertisements on newspapers......
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Switzerland’s New Push on Stablecoins and Crypto: What the Federal Council’s Consultation Means
24 October 2025
Switzerland’s New Push on Stablecoins and Crypto: What the Federal Council’s Consultation Means...
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An Examination of the Constitutional Court's Decision on the Lawsuit to Annul the Presidential Decree on the Establishment of the Cyber Security Presidency and Its Constitutionality
21 October 2025
An Examination of the Constitutional Court's Decision on the Lawsuit to Annul the Presidential Decree on the Establishment of the Cyber Security Presidency and Its Constitutionality...
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Legal Limits of Automated Decision-Making Processes in Banking: An Analysis of the SCHUFA Decision
14 October 2025
Legal Limits of Automated Decision-Making Processes in Banking: An Analysis of the SCHUFA Decision...
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THE DUTY OF CARE OF LAWYERS AND THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE:
10 October 2025
This article examines how the FIFA case highlights the ethical and procedural risks of using AI in legal practice, analyzing its impact on lawyers’ duty of care and its implications for professional responsibility under Turkish law....
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Review of Regulations Introduced Under the EU Data Act
07 October 2025
Review of Regulations Introduced Under the EU Data Act...
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The European Union's Role as a Super Regulator: The Implications of the AI Act for Companies in Turkey
01 October 2025
The European Union's Role as a Super Regulator: The Implications of the AI Act for Companies in Turkey...
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Financial Market Tokenization: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How Policy Can Make or Break It
01 October 2025
Financial Market Tokenization: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How Policy Can Make or Break It...
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BRAND RELIABILITY AND PERCEPTUAL INTEGRITY: THE ROLE OF THE TRUST INTEGRITY SCORE IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
26 September 2025
This article explores the Trust Integrity Score (TIS) as a tool for measuring brand reliability in the AI era, assessing its legal foundations, its impact on digital trust, and its role across various sectors....
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A New Era in Combating Cybercrime in Turkey: Assessment of the Impact of Cyber Security Law No. 7545 on the Turkish Penal Code and the Personal Data Protection Law
24 September 2025
Cyber Security Law No. 7545 marks a new era in Turkey’s fight against cybercrime. This article reviews its impact on the Penal Code and Data Protection Law, and its practical legal outcomes....
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MISLEADING INTERFACE DESIGNS AND UNFAIR COMMERCIAL PRACTICES: ADVERTISING BOARD'S DECISION ON TRENDYOL
24 September 2025
An analysis of the Advertising Board’s decision on Trendyol regarding misleading notifications and unfair commercial practices, highlighting its significance in consumer law and the transparency obligations imposed on digital platforms....
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AI-Washing: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Discourse in Marketing and Its Legal Consequences
20 September 2025
AI-washing explores the exaggerated use of artificial intelligence claims in marketing and its legal risks. It examines how AI references in advertising must meet standards of accuracy, proof, and consumer protection....
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DISNEY'S LAWSUIT CONCERNING TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT AND MISLEADING ORIGIN LABELING RELATED TO THE MICKEY MOUSE TRADEMARK
10 September 2025
This study examines Disney’s trademark infringement case on Mickey Mouse, analyzing public domain transition and copyright scope within national and international legal frameworks....
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Historical Firsts for Turkey's Digital Independence: Artificial Intelligence Bill Submitted to Parliament
04 September 2025
A Historic First for Turkey's Digital Independence: Artificial Intelligence Bill Submitted to Parliament...
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Blocking Access to Artificial Intelligence Applications in Turkey: Grok Example under Law No. 5651
24 August 2025
Blocking Access to Artificial Intelligence Applications in Turkey: Grok Example under Law No. 5651...
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THE JUDICIARY MADE A PRECEDENT-SETTING DECISION: MOVIE ABOUT FAMOUS ARTIST'S LIFE WILL NOT BE SCREENED
24 August 2025
THE JUDICIARY MADE A PRECEDENT-SETTING DECISION: MOVIE ABOUT FAMOUS ARTIST'S LIFE WILL NOT BE SCREENED...
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LEGAL LIMITS OF THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE: A REVIEW ON THE WOPR ACT
19 August 2025
LEGAL LIMITS OF THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE: A REVIEW ON THE WOPR ACT...
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Protection of Commercial Reputation and Legal Entities' Right to Material and Moral Damages in the Framework of Breach of the Backup Obligation and Ransomware Victimization
19 August 2025
Protection of Commercial Reputation and Legal Entities' Right to Material and Moral Damages in the Framework of Breach of the Backup Obligation and Ransomware Victimization...
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SEC Approves In-Kind Creations and Redemptions for Crypto ETPs: A Turning Point for Digital Asset Markets
08 August 2025
SEC Approves In-Kind Creations and Redemptions for Crypto ETPs: A Turning Point for Digital Asset Markets...
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Digital Identity and Copyright in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Denmark's Pioneering Legal Model
01 August 2025
Digital Identity and Copyright in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Denmark's Pioneering Legal Model...
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The Road to Frictionless Cross-Border Payments in APAC
31 July 2025
The Road to Frictionless Cross-Border Payments in APAC...
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Ripple Seeks U.S. Banking License: A New Chapter for Crypto Integration
30 July 2025
Ripple Seeks U.S. Banking License: A New Chapter for Crypto Integration...
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ESMA’s Final Guidelines on Staff Competence in Crypto Markets: A New Era Under MiCA
23 July 2025
ESMA’s Final Guidelines on Staff Competence in Crypto Markets: A New Era Under MiCA...
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The GENIUS Act: A New Era for U.S. Stablecoin Regulation
23 July 2025
The GENIUS Act: A New Era for U.S. Stablecoin Regulation...
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Crypto-Asset Safekeeping by Banks: New Regulatory Guidance and What It Means for the Financial Sector
17 July 2025
Crypto-Asset Safekeeping by Banks: New Regulatory Guidance and What It Means for the Financial Sector...
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Tokenisation of Government Debt: Luxembourg’s Digital Treasury Certificate
17 July 2025
Tokenisation of Government Debt: Luxembourg’s Digital Treasury Certificate...
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Hong Kong’s New Stablecoins Ordinance: A Regulatory Turning Point
17 July 2025
Hong Kong’s New Stablecoins Ordinance: A Regulatory Turning Point...
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South Korea Eyes Won-Denominated Stablecoin Amid Rising Global Interest
14 July 2025
South Korea Eyes Won-Denominated Stablecoin Amid Rising Global Interest...
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Blockchain-Based Eurobond Issuance: Inside the İşbank–IFC Digital Model
14 July 2025
Blockchain Based Digital Identity and Tokenization: Technical and Legal Analysis for Turkey...
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The Digitalisation of Finance: UK Leads the Way into a New Financial Era
14 July 2025
The Digitalisation of Finance: UK Leads the Way into a New Financial Era...
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Tokenisation in the Cleared Derivatives Market: Accelerating the Future of Collateral Mobility
14 July 2025
Tokenisation in the Cleared Derivatives Market: Accelerating the Future of Collateral Mobility...
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Bahrain Launches Comprehensive Stablecoin Framework: A New Era for Digital Finance in the Gulf
14 July 2025
Bahrain Launches Comprehensive Stablecoin Framework: A New Era for Digital Finance in the Gulf...
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The Continued Reign of Securities Law in a Tokenized Era
14 July 2025
The Continued Reign of Securities Law in a Tokenized Era...
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Books, Codes and Rules: Anthropic PBC Secures Critical Victory in Copyright Battle with Authors
09 July 2025
Books, Codes and Rules: Anthropic PBC Secures Critical Victory in Copyright Battle with Authors Legal Process for Pirated Copies and Damages Remains Uncertain...
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New York State's Historic Step into Artificial Intelligence Security: RAISE ACT Opens the Doors to Future Security
09 July 2025
New York State's Historic Step into Artificial Intelligence Security: RAISE ACT Opens the Doors to Future Security...
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Seeking Balanced Regulation in Crypto Asset Law and Ecosystem
30 June 2025
Seeking Balanced Regulation in Crypto Asset Law and Ecosystem...
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Blockchain Based Digital Identity and Tokenization: Technical and Legal Analysis for Turkey
29 June 2025
Blockchain Based Digital Identity and Tokenization: Technical and Legal Analysis for Turkey...
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Conflicts of Jurisdiction and Anti-Suit Injunction in International Patent Litigation: A Review of Global Practices and Turkish Perspective
20 June 2025
Conflicts of Jurisdiction and Anti-Suit Injunction in International Patent Litigation: A Review of Global Practices and Turkish Perspective...
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Artificial Intelligence vs. Movie Giants: Imagination Wars Have Begun!
20 June 2025
Disney and Universal Join Forces, File Copyright Suit Against Artificial Intelligence Agent Midjourney...
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Virtual Office Tokenization - Analysis and Technical Analysis under Turkish Law
19 June 2025
Virtual Office Tokenization - Analysis and Technical Analysis under Turkish Law...
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Crowdfunding Stories from Around the World Successful Examples and Consequences of Crowdfunding Law
15 June 2025
Crowdfunding Stories from Around the World Successful Examples and Consequences of Crowdfunding Law...
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Demand Draft / Bills Tokenization: Legal and Technical Review under Turkish Law
11 June 2025
Demand Draft / Bills Tokenization: Legal and Technical Review under Turkish Law...
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Necessity and Requirements of GRC System for Tokenization Projects in the Financial Sector
27 May 2025
Necessity and Requirements of GRC System for Tokenization Projects in the Financial Sector...
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What is Real Estate Tokenization and How should it be done? Legal and Technical Infrastructure, Risks and Implementation Guide
27 May 2025
What is Real Estate Tokenization and How should it be done? Legal and Technical Infrastructure, Risks and Implementation Guide...
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The Fair Use Defense in Artificial Intelligence Training: Thomson Reuters v. Ross Intelligence
26 May 2025
The Fair Use Defense in Artificial Intelligence Training: Thomson Reuters v. Ross Intelligence...
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WEF Report on Asset Tokenization
26 May 2025
In May 2025, the World Economic Forum (WEF), in collaboration with Accenture, released a pivotal report titled Asset Tokenization in Financial Markets: The Next Generation of Value Exchange....
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Project Pine
26 May 2025
Introduction and Purpose: Rethinking Central Banking through Project Pine...
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FCA Regulation on Cryptoassets
26 May 2025
In its Discussion Paper DP25/1, Regulating Cryptoasset Activities, published in May 2025, the FCA outlines a comprehensive framework to bring key cryptoasset-related services within its regulatory perimeter....
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A NEW CHALLENGE FOR SPORTS LAW: TOKENIZATION OF ATHLETES !
10 May 2025
Blockchain technology, which is at the center of this transformation, enables clubs, fans and athletes to generate revenue through digital assets...
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Porland Paşabahçe Design Registration Lawsuit
10 May 2025
Constitutional Court Decides in Favor of Paşabahçe in the 10-Year Lawsuit between Porland and Paşabahçe for "Registration of Tea Plate Design"...
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Legal Foundations of Tokenization: Legal Architecture Design Requirement for Securing Digital Assets
28 April 2025
Legal Foundations of Tokenization: Legal Architecture Design Requirement for Securing Digital Assets...
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THE LEGAL DIMENSIONS OF AI IN BANKING: REFLECTIONS ON EUROMONEY’S BEST PRACTICES PLAYBOOK
24 April 2025
THE LEGAL DIMENSIONS OF AI IN BANKING: REFLECTIONS ON EUROMONEY’S BEST PRACTICES PLAYBOOK...
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APRIL 26 IS WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DAY 2025 THEME: INTELLECTUAL RIGHTS AND MUSIC
22 April 2025
World Intellectual Property Day, celebrated on 26 April each year, is one of the most comprehensive public awareness campaigns organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) since 2000...
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PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA IN THE PAYMENT ELECTRONIC CURRENCY SECTOR
15 April 2025
The Personal Data Protection Authority published the Good Practices Guide on the Protection of Personal Data in the Payment and Electronic Money Sector....
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Four Paths, Four Legal Realities in Venture Finance
15 April 2025
Four Paths, Four Legal Realities in Venture Finance...
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Legal Aspects of Stablecoins and Their Expanding Role in the Financial System
11 April 2025
Legal Aspects of Stablecoins and Their Expanding Role in the Financial System...
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Legal Implications of the Rise of Payment Stablecoins
11 April 2025
Legal Implications of the Rise of Payment Stablecoins...
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Strong Start Donation-Based Crowdfunding
10 April 2025
Donation-based crowdfunding is a model of raising financial support from the masses to solve a project, initiative or social problem....
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A Legal Approach to Financial Innovation: Reward-Based Crowdfunding
08 April 2025
A Legal Approach to Financial Innovation: Reward-Based Crowdfunding...
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The Revolution Beyond the Limits of Financing: Debt-based Crowdfunding
27 March 2025
The Revolution Beyond the Limits of Financing: Debt-based Crowdfunding...
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Compliance in Crypto Asset Transfers: Travel Rule and its Legal Dimension in terms of KVKK, MASAK and CMB
27 March 2025
Compliance in Crypto Asset Transfers: Travel Rule and its Legal Dimension in terms of KVKK, MASAK and CMB...
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Global Artificial Intelligence Race and the Legal Plane FK Digital Table Talks
27 March 2025
Global Artificial Intelligence Race and the Legal Plane FK Digital Table Talks...
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From Risk to Responsibility: The EU AI Act’s Legal Landscape
25 February 2025
From Risk to Responsibility: The EU AI Act’s Legal Landscape...
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The Unitary Patent System and the Unified Patent Court: A New Era in European Patent Law
24 February 2025
The Unitary Patent System and the Unified Patent Court: A New Era in European Patent Law...
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TRAVEL RULE AND ITS APPLICATIONS IN TURKEY
24 February 2025
TRAVEL RULE AND ITS APPLICATIONS IN TURKEY...
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A Patent Dispute in Gaming Law: The Nintendo vs. Palworld Case
18 February 2025
A Patent Dispute in Gaming Law: The Nintendo vs. Palworld Case...
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Blockchain, Crypto Assets from the Perspective of Trademark and Patent Law
17 February 2025
Blockchain, Crypto Assets from the Perspective of Trademark and Patent Law...
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A Review on the Doctrine of "Corporate Separation" in Trademark Disputes under the Lanham Trademark Act
13 February 2025
A Review on the Doctrine of "Corporate Separation" in Trademark Disputes under the Lanham Trademark Act...
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A New Era with the European Union Artificial Intelligence Regulation: Implementing the General Provisions and Prohibitions
11 February 2025
A New Era with the European Union Artificial Intelligence Regulation: Implementing the General Provisions and Prohibitions...
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A Modern Solution to Start Up Law from Traditional Financial Markets;
06 February 2025
A Modern Solution to Start Up Law from Traditional Financial Markets; Hisseden Destek, "Legal Architecture and Sectoral Future of Equity-Based Crowdfunding...
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Thatchers vs. Aldi (UK) and Bellies Mamia (Australia) The Legal Agenda of Retail Brands
06 February 2025
Thatchers vs. Aldi (UK) and Bellies Mamia (Australia) The Legal Agenda of Retail Brands...
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The Invisible Opponent of Tokenization Law: Financial Market Inefficiencies
04 February 2025
The Invisible Opponent of Tokenization Law: Financial Market Inefficiencies...
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The New Star of Digital Finance Law: The Four Powers of Crowdfunding
23 January 2025
The New Star of Digital Finance Law: The Four Powers of Crowdfunding...
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A New Financial Institution: Crypto Asset Service Providers
30 December 2024
A New Financial Institution: Crypto Asset Service Providers...
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The Search for a Global Harmony in the Regulation of Crypto Assets: "2nd Global Cryptoasset Regulatory Landscape Study" Review
30 December 2024
The Search for a Global Harmony in the Regulation of Crypto Assets: "2nd Global Cryptoasset Regulatory Landscape Study" Review...
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Turkey's Crypto Asset Roadmap: Legal Dimension
28 December 2024
Turkey's Crypto Asset Roadmap: Legal Dimension...
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Legal Architecture and Legal Framework of the Bank Indonesia's Digital Currency Project
25 December 2024
Legal Architecture and Legal Framework of the Bank Indonesia's Digital Currency Project; Project Garuda and the Journey of Rupiah Digital...
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Regulation of Crypto Assets from a Legal Perspective
24 December 2024
Regulation of Crypto Assets from a Legal Perspective...
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Law on Digital Assets: A New Step Toward Digital Ownership
20 December 2024
Law on Digital Assets: A New Step Toward Digital Ownership...
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From A Legal Perspective Sustainability Reporting In The EU: ESMA sustainability and digitization in the financial statements opinion
20 December 2024
From A Legal Perspective Sustainability Reporting In The EU: ESMA sustainability and digitization in the financial statements opinion...
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Can Digital Assets, Social Media Accounts, Cryptocurrencies Be Subject To Inheritance
11 December 2024
Can Digital Assets, Social Media Accounts, Cryptocurrencies Be Subject To Inheritance Examination Of The Concept Of Digital Inheritance And Digital Probate Under Turkish Law...
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Crowdfunding: The New Face of Modern Finance
26 November 2024
Crowdfunding: The New Face of Modern Finance...
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Information Technology Law (Compilation) - Mete TEVETOĞLU
03 November 2024
Information Technology Law (Compilation) - Mete TEVETOĞLU...
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Sustainability in the Cosmetics Industry: Threats, Opportunities and Future Readiness for Turkish Companies
22 October 2024
Sustainability in the Cosmetics Industry: Threats, Opportunities and Future Readiness for Turkish Companies...
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Rules Regarding Advertising and Promotion Campaigns of Crypto Asset Service Providers
21 October 2024
Rules Regarding Advertising and Promotion Campaigns of Crypto Asset Service Providers...
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Conditions For Providing Services As An Integrator Within The Scope Of The Communication Management System
08 October 2024
Conditions For Providing Services As An Integrator Within The Scope Of The Communication Management System...
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Foreign Crypto Asset Service Providers Operating in Turkey
08 October 2024
Operation of Foreign Crypto Asset Service Providers in Turkey...
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Capital Markets Board's Principle Decision for Crypto Asset Service Provider Companies
08 October 2024
Capital Markets Board's Principle Decision for Crypto Asset Service Provider Companies...
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The European Union Data Act and the European Union Data Management Act
05 October 2024
The European Union Data Act and the European Union Data Management Act...
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The Charges Brought Against Trusttoken and Truecoin by the SEC and Their Outcomes
01 October 2024
The Charges Brought Against Trusttoken and Truecoin by the SEC and Their Outcomes...
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Climate Change, Corporate Governance, and the Duty of Care and Diligence of Directors: A Legal Assessment
01 October 2024
Climate Change, Corporate Governance, and the Duty of Care and Diligence of Directors: A Legal Assessment...
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Legal Review Of The Draft Turkey Green Taxonomy Regulation
24 September 2024
Legal Review Of The Draft Turkey Green Taxonomy Regulation...
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Review of the OECD Report on “Regulatory Approaches to Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Sector”
21 September 2024
Review of the OECD Report on “Regulatory Approaches to Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Sector”...
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Sustainability Law Agenda 2
16 September 2024
EU Regulation on Preventing Deforestation...
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Data Security Threats Arising with the Development of Quantum Computers, New Encryption Standards Determined by NIST and Encryption in Turkish Law
06 September 2024
Data Security Threats Arising with the Development of Quantum Computers, New Encryption Standards Determined by NIST and Encryption in Turkish Law...
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Tokenization Studies in Banking Law: A Review of the German Banking Industry Committee and the Proposal for Tokenized Commercial Bank Money
02 September 2024
Tokenization Studies in Banking Law: A Review of the German Banking Industry Committee and the Proposal for Tokenized Commercial Bank Money...
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The Future of Custody in a Tokenized World
29 August 2024
The Future of Custody in a Tokenized World...
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Legalization of Paying Salaries in Cryptocurrencies in Dubai: Legal Advantages and Disadvantages, Could it be Implemented in Turkey?
26 August 2024
Legalization of Paying Salaries in Cryptocurrencies in Dubai: Legal Advantages and Disadvantages, Could it be Implemented in Turkey?...
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Russia's New Legalization Regulations on Crypto Asset Use and Considerations for Banks and Crypto Asset Service Providers
16 August 2024
Russia's New Legalization Regulations on Crypto Asset Use and Considerations for Banks and Crypto Asset Service Providers...
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The Antitrust Ruling Against Google and Its Implications for the Tech World
14 August 2024
The Antitrust Ruling Against Google and Its Implications for the Tech World...
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Legal Sources of Information Systems Security Regulations in Financial Markets and Their Assessment for Crypto Asset Service Providers
09 August 2024
Legal Sources of Information Systems Security Regulations in Financial Markets and Their Assessment for Crypto Asset Service Providers...
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BTK Decides to Block Access to Instagram
08 August 2024
BTK Decides to Block Access to Instagram...
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Internal Governance and Regulatory Framework for ARTs - MiCAR
27 June 2024
Internal governance encompasses the standards and principles for establishing the strategies and risk management frameworks for issuers of Asset-Referenced Tokens (ARTs...
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WIPO Member States Adopt A New And Historic Agreement On Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources And Related Traditional Knowledge
31 May 2024
WIPO Member States Accepted an Agreement on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Related Traditional Knowledge of New and Historical Nature...
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Digital Services Act (DSA) Enacted in the European Union
22 May 2024
Digital Services Act (DSA) Enacted in the European Union...
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The Role Of Meta In The Digital Market And The Competition Board's Practice Of Preventive Measures
02 May 2024
The Role Of Meta In The Digital Market And The Competition Board's Practice Of Preventive Measures...
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TESCO Lost The Legal Battle Against LIDL
24 April 2024
TESCO Lost The Legal Battle Against LIDL...
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Tax Exemption for Software Development Services
12 March 2024
Earnings obtained by real persons only by exporting services after software development are supported with some advantages in terms of tax laws....
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Patenting Software with Applications in Turkey
25 February 2024
Patenting Software with Applications in Turkey...
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Taxation of Social Media Influencers
21 February 2024
In this article, the tax status of people who are commonly called "influencers” will be discussed....
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Crypto Assets Law Turkey
21 January 2024
What will the new crypto regulation in Turkey bring? Will there be taxes? Will foreign exchanges be banned? Lawyer - Associate Professor Dr. Mete TEVETOĞLU answers....
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Decision of the Personal Data Protection Board dated 28/09/2023
20 January 2024
Decision of the Personal Data Protection Board dated 28/09/2023...
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The Current Status of Administrative Institutions' Struggle Against Social Media Companies
12 January 2024
Administrative institutions continue to diligently scrutinize whether rapidly rising and enriching social media companies have been acting in accordance with the law over the past decade....
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Turkish Patent And Trademark Office's Wait For The Authority to Annul Trademarks Has Come to an End
11 January 2024
In accordance with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office's Article 26 of the Civil Code, the "brand cancellation authority" came into force as of January 10, 2024....
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Judicial Review of Sanctions Imposed by the Personal Data Protection Board in the Context of Interference with Fundamental Rights
19 December 2023
Judicial Review of Sanctions Imposed by the Personal Data Protection Board in the Context of Interference with Fundamental Rights...
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Elon Musk – A Rebranding Campaign With “X”
30 October 2023
A Lawsuit Filed Against Elon Musk's X Corp by Marketing Company X Social Media LLC, Alleging Trademark Infringement of the "X" Brand...
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Constitutional Court, which provisions found to be inconsistent with the Constitution regarding the Digital Services Tax and decided to annul these provisions?
21 October 2023
The digitalization of services in the age of digitalization, their transfer to digital platforms, and the provision of services in these environments have led to the taxation of revenue, creating a legal framework for digital service tax....
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OpenAI Faces Legal Action Once Again Over Copyright Infringement Allegations
08 October 2023
As claimed in the lawsuit filed by the authors, the issue that OpenAI "benefits and profits from the unauthorized and illegal use" of copyrighted content has been reopened for discussion....
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An Atypical Case: SEC v. Ripple Has Been Concluded
23 September 2023
Due to Ripple's atypical nature as a cryptocurrency asset, the SEC v. Ripple case also stands out as an unusual legal example....
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NFT And Art Law
23 September 2023
It seems that there is still no clear roadmap regarding the impact of NFTs on the financial rights of artworks, and more legal clarification and regulation may be necessary in this regard....
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'Stake' in Crypto and Its Place in Legislation
23 September 2023
Staking of crypto assets does not appear to be prohibited by legislation; however, it should be noted that each situation may require a detailed legal analysis....
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Can Payments be Made with Cryptocurrency?
23 September 2023
In this article, it is discussed that there is legal ambiguity and deficiencies in payment transactions and crypto assets in Turkey, and the need for rectifying this issue or canceling the regulation is debated....
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The Most Surprising Fashion Face-Off Of The Year Barbie Vs Burberry
12 September 2023
Year's Most Surprising Fashion Face-off: Barbie Vs. Burberry: Mattel, the Manufacturer of Barbie Toys, Objects to Burberry's "Brby" Brand Application...
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Remote Legal Entity Customer Acceptance And Other Amendments Under Masak Legislation
05 September 2023
Acceptance of Remote Legal Entity Customers and Other Changes Under MASAK Legislation...
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Precedential Decision on CFTC’s Supervision of DAOs: CFTC v. Ooki DAO
03 September 2023
In this article, we will examine the case brought by the CFTC, another actor taking steps towards cryptocurrency asset regulation in the United States, against Ooki DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO)....
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Evaluation of Dark Commercial Designs in the Light of Advertising
24 August 2023
Assessment of Dark Commercial Designs in Light of the Decisions of Advertising Board, Decision Number 336 Dated 08.08.2023...
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Did Ali Kemal Sunal's Family Win The Copyright Case
16 August 2023
The family of Kemal Sunal, had filed copyright lawsuits against production and film companies regarding the unauthorized distribution of the films in which the artist had roles during the 1970s and 1980s, beyond their theatrical screenings...
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Digital Markets Act
09 August 2023
The European Union digital markets law begins to be implemented as of 02 May 2023....
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Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework
24 July 2023
A series of changes have been approved by the OECD Committee on Fiscal Affairs in the 'Cryptocurrency Asset Reporting Framework and Common Reporting Standard for Automatic Exchange of Information on Tax Matters, for the period 2022/2023...
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How Did Counterfeit Cisco Products Reach Government Agencies?
19 July 2023
Ron Aksoy and Dave Durden, “pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy with others to smuggle counterfeit goods and attempted mail and wire fraud ” at his plea hearing on June 5th, 2023....
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Hallucination By ChatGPT
10 July 2023
ChatGPT has allegedly exposed the claim that it made a mistake and embezzled funds from radio host Mark Walters' non-profit organization in Georgia....
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Uber's Turkey Adventure Ends in Unfair Competition
07 July 2023
On behalf of Istanbul taxi drivers, the United Taxi Drivers Association and the Istanbul Chamber of Automobile Tradesmen filed "unfair competition" lawsuits with the Istanbul 10th and 11th Commercial Courts of First......
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Evaluation Of The Discussions On The Copyrights Of Tattoo Artists In Computer Games In Terms Of The Spatial Reality Perception Exception An Unusual Limit Of Intellectual Rights
05 July 2023
Evaluation Of The Discussions On The Copyrights Of Tattoo Artists In Computer Games In Terms Of The Spatial Reality Perception Exception An Unusual Limit Of Intellectual Rights...
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The Patent Process Of Motion Capture Technology
26 June 2023
Motion capture technique is the process of placing motion markers on a moving object and detecting the object's movements with a specialized camera, followed by the placement of a three-dimensional model of the object onto a computer environment....
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SEC Takes Action Against Crypto Asset Service Providers: SEC vs. Binance
19 June 2023
The reasons behind the SEC's lawsuits against Binance and Zhao, and their implications for the cryptocurrency industry and the legal framework in the U.S., will be discussed...
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Protection of Copyright in Esports and Digital Games
17 June 2023
Seminar on Copyright Protection in Esports and Digital Games organized by the Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights Commission of the Istanbul Bar Association...
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Changes in Banks' Remote Customer Acceptance
12 June 2023
Regulation Amending the Regulation on Remote Identification Methods to be Used by Banks and Establishment of Contractual Relationship in Electronic Environment published in the Official Gazette dated 25 May 2023 and numbered 32201...
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A New Case to Impact the Crypto Asset World: SEC vs. Coinbase
10 June 2023
In a press release[1] issued on June 6th, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filed a lawsuit against Coinbase, Inc., a crypto asset exchange and digital asset company founded in May 2012...
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Grace Period In Design Law And The Precedent Set By The Puma Decision
02 June 2023
Design creates an image of an aesthetic form formed by the elaboration of a product in one's mind. Legal experts and designers, on the other hand, have different approaches to the concept of design....
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How Will The European Union Define “Artificial Intellegence”?
26 May 2023
The European Union continues its legislative efforts unabated, aiming to regulate and harmonize the rapidly developing field of artificial intelligence, which has consequences within many branches of law....
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TRADEMARK AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN THE META-UNIVERSE: HÈRMES- ROTHSCHILD AND THE MYTH OF METABIRKINS
18 May 2023
The word metaverse is a combination of the Ancient Greek "meta" meaning "beyond" and "verse" meaning "universe" as the final part of the Western word "universe"....
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Anti-Money Laundering Laws, Regulating Crypto Assets and the Impact of MiCA
18 May 2023
Money laundering refers to the process of disguising illegally obtained assets as if they were obtained legally....
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Dabus Decision Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property
10 May 2023
DABUS14, Dr. It is an artificial intelligence system developed by Stephen Thaler and has already made two inventions15....
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Evaluation of Venture Capital Investment Trusts and Joint Stock Company Start-Up Companies in terms of Corporate Tax Liability
10 May 2023
It is of great importance for investors and those who plan to establish a start-up to follow the incentives provided through taxation, in other words, tax exemptions, exemptions and reductions through new legal regulations....
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Evaluations and Highlights on the Recent Decisions of the KVKK
03 May 2023
The Personal Data Protection Board ("Board") published a number of decision summaries on 24.04.2023....
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What are Robot Bees?
25 April 2023
With the development of Robot Bees, the aim is to produce alternative solutions; It is to ensure the continuity of pollination and fertilization of plants with the extinction of bee species with climate change....
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Startup Law
25 April 2023
Although there isn’t necessarily a specific area of law that is traditionally framed as start-up law, such as criminal law or civil law, start-up law is infact a reality....
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We Process Your Data Lawfully What About “Artificial Intelligence”?
14 April 2023
An evaluation in the light of the Italian Data Protection Authority's decision on ChatGPT to temporarily prohibit the processing of Italian users' data...
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Can Fragrances Be Registered As Trademarks?
14 April 2023
Whether or not fragrances can be registered as trademarks has always been a matter of debate by the European Union. Likewise, it is a matter of curiosity to what extent it can be made applicable to Turkish Law....
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What is BlockFi? How did BlockFi go bankrupt?
12 April 2023
BlockFi was founded in October 2017 in Jersey City, New Jersey, with a store opening by Zac Prince and Flori Marquez....
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European Union Digital Areas Getting Under Control
23 December 2022
To keep pace with the recently changing online circumstances, the European Commission presented in December 2020 a suite of two-law digital services....
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Expected Legislation in Capital Market Law Regarding Crypto Assets
23 December 2022
The changing and transforming technology of the blockchain leads to the fact that it does not only have an impact on crypto assets, but also affects and transforms traditional capital market instruments....
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Legal Reflections of Twitter's Verification and Bot Issue
23 November 2022
14 Nisan 2022’de Elon Musk, Twitter’ı satın almak için 44 milyarlık bir teklifte bulunarak gündeme gelmişti. 27 Ekim itibariyle Musk, Twitter’ı satın aldı. Bunu takip eden 2-3 haftada ise tam anlamıyla bir kaos ve kargaşa içine girildi....
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Does Asset Peace Cover Crypto Assets?
18 August 2022
Varlık Barışı Yasası yenilendi. Önceki Varlık Barışı Yasası önemli avantajlar sunuyordu. Kayıt dışı, yurt dışında bulunan veya yurt içinde ekonomiye dahil olmayan birçok varlığın aktif şekilde ekonomiye dahil edilmesi için önemli destekler sunuyordu....
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Young Entrepreneur Incentives
22 July 2022
Young Entrepreneur Incentives were first revised with the first article of the Law No. 6663 and the abolished 20th article of the Income Tax Law....
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IV. International Symposium on Intellectual Property Law
26 October 2020
IV. International Symposium on Intellectual Property Law...
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Current Legal Issues Symposium in the Time of Coronavirus
02 June 2020
Current Legal Issues Symposium in the Time of Coronavirus...
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Blockchain Regulations and Application Examples in the World - BCTR Webinar
18 June 2021
Blockchain Regulations and Application Examples in the World - BCTR Webinar...
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Law of the Gaming World - IAB Gaming Webinar
28 May 2021
Law of the Gaming World - IAB Gaming Webinar...
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The Effects Of Technology From Artificial Intelligence To Intellectual And Industrial Rights
19 January 2021
The Effects Of Technology From Artificial Intelligence To Intellectual And Industrial Rights...
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Investment and Intellectual Property Processes in Game Startups
12 May 2021
Investment and Intellectual Property Processes in Game Startups with Mete Tevetoglu...
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Advocacy in the Field of Capital Market Law
22 February 2021
Advocacy in the Field of Capital Market Law...
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Legal Aspects of Crypto Assets and Initial Offering of Crypto Assets
22 May 2022
Legal Aspects of Crypto Assets and Initial Offering of Crypto Assets...
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An Old But Timeless Debate “Loot Box”
10 October 2019
An Old But Timeless Debate “Loot Box”...
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GDPR vs KVKK – The Beginning of the End?
30 October 2018
GDPR vs KVKK – The Beginning of the End?...
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Analysis of Digital Resurgence in Terms of Intellectual Rights
10 January 2018
Analysis of Digital Resurgence in Terms of Intellectual Rights...
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Analysis of a Current Court Decision Regarding Using Someone Else's Brand or Design in Digital Games
06 December 2017
Analysis of a Current Court Decision Regarding Using Someone Else's Brand or Design in Digital Games...
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What is the Law on Payment Services and Electronic Money Institutions?
30 April 2017
What is the Law on Payment Services and Electronic Money Institutions?...
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Is the Sale of Gaming Accounts or Assets Legally Possible?
16 March 2017
Is the Sale of Gaming Accounts or Assets Legally Possible?...
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How Should the Gaming Industry Compliance with the Law on the Protection of Personal Data?
08 March 2017
How Should the Gaming Industry Compliance with the Law on the Protection of Personal Data?...
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It's not Sports Law. It's Electronic Sports Law
05 February 2017
In our article on Electronic Sports Law and not Sports Law, we will endeavor to provide a general overview of the rules and developments brought by the regulation on sports in France....
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Is the Crypto Money Banned?
16 April 2022
Is that what the market has become, a prohibition of cryptocurrency? No, there is no rule that makes existing crypto money a prohibited product through the regulation. Likewise, the crypto money supply is no longer banned....
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ICO – The First Digital Monetary Supply and the Protection of the Investor
13 November 2020
The concept of Initial Coin Offering, in short, “ICO”, came into our lives with the emergence of Block Chain technology and Bitcoin....
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Bitcoin cases from a Banking and Capital Market Law Perspective
02 November 2020
The interest in Bitcoin and the cryptography developed by Block Chain technology is increasing every day. Investments in Bitcoin and altcoins and economic and legal discussions on the subject are also deepening....
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Does the Regulation of the BDDK cover crypto money?
11 May 2020
Does the BDDK’s manipulation and deceptive transaction regulation cover crypto money or crypto monetary transactions?...
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Is Bitcoin Legal?
29 April 2020
“What is BITCOIN? Is it legal?" They sought answers to their questions. However, they could not reach an agreed conclusion and answer on this issue. Because, in fact, there is no single answer to these questions, at least for now....
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Nft as a New Digital Product and Its Importance in Intellectual Property Law
19 May 2022
Nft as a New Digital Product and Its Importance in Intellectual Property Law...
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Legal Problems Caused by Digital Advertising and Solution Proposals
19 May 2022
Legal Problems Caused by Digital Advertising and Solution Proposals...
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Evalutions Regarding the Arrangements Planned to be Done With the Electronic Check and Bills Law Offer
19 May 2022
Evalutions Regarding the Arrangements Panned to be Done With the Electronic Check and Bills Law Offer...
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