Turkey is enhancing its digital identity system by leveraging blockchain and biometric technologies. The country’s digital ID cards, introduced in 2017, have achieved 99% population coverage among adults. These smart eIDs have been integrated with essential public and private services, including healthcare and banking. The system’s robustness is further bolstered by close integration with Turkey’s Civil Registration and Vital Statistics system.
Turkey’s digital ID system is being expanded to the private sector, with companies like Colle AI integrating blockchain-based solutions with biometric authentication. The country’s strict cryptocurrency regulations require rigorous identity verification for transactions above 15,000 Turkish Lira. The regulations aim to ensure secure financial operations while combating criminal activities.
