02.06.2026 18:40
DEVA Party Adana Deputy Sadullah Kısacık, who was a guest of presenter Dilşad Özcan on Haberler.com, made assessments regarding the future of cryptocurrency markets, Turkey's position in the blockchain ecosystem, and the cryptocurrency tax regulations that have come to the agenda as part of Istanbul Blockchain Week 2026. Stating that Turkey has the potential to be an important hub in the field of cryptocurrency, Kısacık evaluated the withdrawal of tax plans targeting the sector as a positive development.
Istanbul Blockchain Week 2026 continues with intense participation from local and foreign industry representatives, while the future of cryptocurrency markets and Turkey's potential in this field were also discussed. DEVA Party Adana MP Sadullah Kısacık, answering Dilşad Özcan's questions on Haberler.com, both evaluated the organization and made important statements regarding tax regulations on crypto assets.
"ISTANBUL COULD BECOME A REGIONAL HUB"
Stating that Istanbul Blockchain Week is an important organization for Turkey, Kısacık said that, especially after the developments in the Middle East, Istanbul offers significant opportunities to become a regional hub for blockchain technologies. Expressing that the intense interest shown in the event is pleasing, Kısacık noted that senior executives of global cryptocurrency exchanges also found the organization productive.
WHY WAS THE CRYPTO TAX REGULATION WITHDRAWN?
Referring to tax regulations on cryptocurrency markets, Kısacık reminded that the regulation submitted to the Turkish Grand National Assembly Planning and Budget Committee in recent months proposed taxing crypto transactions. Stating that the draft included items such as transaction tax and income tax, Kısacık said that these regulations were withdrawn following reactions from industry representatives and investors.
"THE MARKET IS STILL IN A DEVELOPMENT PHASE"
Emphasizing that the cryptocurrency market in Turkey is still in a development phase, Kısacık expressed that taxes imposed at an early stage could direct investors to different countries and platforms. Evaluating the withdrawal of tax regulations as a positive development, Kısacık stated that Turkey has the potential to become an important hub in the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem.
CAN TURKEY BECOME A CRYPTOCURRENCY HUB?
Stating that if a suitable investment climate is created, Turkey could become a significant attraction center for both local and international investors, Kısacık said that many countries around the world are competing to attract crypto investments and expressed that Turkey could stand out in this field if it takes the right steps.
"ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND CRYPTO ARE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR TURKEY"
Stating that new technologies offer significant opportunities for Turkey, Kısacık said that some industrial transformations were missed in the past, but Turkey could achieve a strong position in the artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency sectors. Expressing that investments made in these areas could bring new capital inflows to the country, Kısacık drew attention to the importance of establishing the necessary regulations and investment environment.