Is WhiteBIT available in Turkey?
WhiteBIT is reachable by residents of Turkey through its global platform, and Turkey is not on the list of countries WhiteBIT states it does not support. The limit is that WhiteBIT does not appear on the Capital Markets Board (CMB) list of licensed or transition period crypto asset service providers, and Turkish law now requires that authorisation. The Capital Markets Board has begun blocking unlicensed platforms, so treat access as subject to change.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
How we checked this. We set this status by reading the platform's own terms of use and country eligibility, and the public register kept by the named regulator, then dated the result. Availability can change, so confirm directly with the platform and the regulator before acting. As of 26 June 2026.
As of 26 June 2026, WhiteBIT is reachable by residents of Turkey through its global platform at whitebit.com, and Turkey is not on the list of jurisdictions WhiteBIT does not support. The important limit is regulatory: under Capital Markets Law No. 7518, a crypto asset service provider that serves Turkish residents must hold an authorisation from the Capital Markets Board (Sermaye Piyasalari Kurulu), and anti money laundering supervision runs through MASAK. WhiteBIT does not appear on the Capital Markets Board list of licensed or transition period providers, so a Turkish resident can generally register today but should treat the position as available with limits and confirm it before acting.
Availability for Turkey residents
As of 26 June 2026, WhiteBIT is reachable by residents of Turkey through its global platform at whitebit.com. Turkey does not appear on the list of countries and territories that WhiteBIT states it does not support, so residents can generally complete registration and identity verification.
The regulator for crypto asset services in Turkey is the Capital Markets Board (Sermaye Piyasalari Kurulu, the CMB). Under Capital Markets Law No. 7518, in force since 2024, a platform that offers crypto trading, custody, or transfer services to Turkish residents must obtain an authorisation from the Capital Markets Board, and secondary rules set out the operating and capital requirements. Anti money laundering and counter terrorism financing supervision is carried out by MASAK, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board.
WhiteBIT does not appear on the Capital Markets Board list of authorised or transition period crypto asset service providers. The Capital Markets Board has acted against platforms that serve Turkish residents without authorisation, including a July 2025 measure that blocked access to a group of unlicensed sites. For that reason this page treats WhiteBIT as available with limits in Turkey, and the limit is the absence of a Capital Markets Board authorisation. Confirm the current standing on the primary sources before acting.
Access, KYC, and the licensing position
WhiteBIT is a custodial platform, which means it holds the assets in your account on your behalf rather than giving you the private keys. Residents of Turkey who register fund the account using card payments or crypto deposits, and identity verification, known as know your customer, is required before trading.
The licensing regime is the reason this page applies a limit rather than a simple available status. Turkish law requires authorisation from the Capital Markets Board to serve residents, and the transition arrangements direct platforms already listed by the Capital Markets Board to complete licensing by 30 June 2026. A platform that is not authorised carries the risk that access could be restricted. A Turkish resident should confirm the authorisation status of any platform on the Capital Markets Board records before depositing funds.
How crypto is taxed in Turkey
Crypto in Turkey is overseen for tax purposes by the Revenue Administration (Gelir Idaresi Baskanligi). As of 26 June 2026, Turkey has not introduced a dedicated tax on individual gains from crypto assets, and the government has discussed measures such as a transaction based charge without enacting a standing capital gains tax on crypto for individuals.
This page does not state a rate, because the treatment depends on the current law and your circumstances, and proposals in this area continue to develop. See the Turkey crypto tax page for a fuller explanation, and confirm the current treatment with the Revenue Administration or a qualified local adviser. This is general information, not tax advice.
Several platforms serve Turkey residents, and some hold or are seeking Capital Markets Board authorisation. Availability, products, and local authorisation vary, so compare the exchanges that are genuinely available in Turkey before you choose.
Every availability status here is dated and checked against the named regulator's public register. We never place a link to a platform where it is not available.
Regulator and sources
The regulator for crypto asset services in Turkey is the Capital Markets Board (Sermaye Piyasalari Kurulu), and anti money laundering supervision runs through MASAK. The position below is stated as of 26 June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- Capital Markets Board (Sermaye Piyasalari Kurulu), Capital Markets Law No. 7518 and the secondary communiques on the operating procedures, principles, and capital adequacy of crypto asset service providers.
- Capital Markets Board, list of authorised and transition period crypto asset service providers and notices on action against unlicensed platforms.
- MASAK (Financial Crimes Investigation Board), anti money laundering and counter terrorism financing obligations for crypto asset service providers.
- WhiteBIT terms of service and help centre, list of jurisdictions it does not support and account registration rules.
Frequently asked questions
Is WhiteBIT available in Turkey?
As of 26 June 2026, WhiteBIT is reachable by residents of Turkey through its global platform, and Turkey is not on the list of jurisdictions WhiteBIT does not support. The limit is that WhiteBIT is not on the Capital Markets Board list of authorised crypto asset service providers, so treat it as available with limits.
Is WhiteBIT licensed in Turkey?
WhiteBIT does not appear on the Capital Markets Board (Sermaye Piyasalari Kurulu) list of authorised or transition period crypto asset service providers. Turkish law requires that authorisation to serve residents, so confirm the current standing on the Capital Markets Board records.
Can Turkey block access to WhiteBIT?
Yes. The Capital Markets Board has acted against platforms that serve Turkish residents without authorisation, including a July 2025 measure that blocked a group of unlicensed sites. Access to an unauthorised platform can therefore change at short notice.
Is it legal to hold crypto in Turkey?
Holding, buying, and selling crypto is permitted in Turkey, but using crypto for payments is prohibited under a Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey regulation. The question on this page is the availability of the WhiteBIT platform, not whether owning crypto is allowed.
How is crypto taxed in Turkey?
As of 26 June 2026, Turkey has not introduced a dedicated tax on individual crypto gains, and proposals continue to develop. Confirm the current treatment with the Revenue Administration. See the Turkey crypto tax page. This is general information, not tax advice.
Where can I confirm the current position?
Check the Capital Markets Board (Sermaye Piyasalari Kurulu) records of authorised crypto asset service providers, the MASAK guidance, and WhiteBIT's own published terms and notices. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm availability before acting.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability and authorisation can change at short notice, and Turkey is actively building and enforcing its crypto asset rules under the Capital Markets Board and MASAK. The position on this page is dated 26 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the Capital Markets Board (Sermaye Piyasalari Kurulu) and the platform before you act.
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