The upcoming presidential elections in Turkey on May 14th have become a topic of intense debate, as the two leading candidates, Recep Erdogan and Kemal Kilicdaroglu, have opposing views on cryptocurrencies. Erdogan has declared "war" on Bitcoin and supports the launch of a digital lira, while Kilicdaroglu is a proponent of cryptocurrencies and Web3. The election outcome is uncertain, with a runoff potentially on the cards. Kilicdaroglu's vision for a country where entrepreneurs and young people can exist freely, with the help of the brightest minds from both Turkey and around the world, has gained support from Turkish crypto enthusiasts.