Kazakhstan

Highlights: Kazakhstan plans a national crypto reserve that could reach up to $700 million. Funding will come from National Bank reserves, National Fund, and seized digital assets. Reserve funds will invest in digital assets and companies building blockchain technology. Kazakhstan’s […]

Highlights: Kazakhstan wants to expand its crypto reserves with confiscated digital assets. The reserve project will be under the control of Kazakhstan’s  National Investment Corporation (NIC). Kazakhstan has already mapped out $350 million from its gold and foreign currency reserves […]

Highlights: Kazakhstan targets a $500 million and $1 billion crypto reserve fund backed by seized and mined digital assets. The fund will invest in ETFs and crypto-related companies instead of holding tokens directly. Officials frame the fund as part of […]

Highlights: Kazakhstan launches Alem Crypto Fund, first state-backed reserve seeded with Binance Coin. Deputy Prime Minister says fund will support major investors and strengthen state-level reserves. Recent KZTE launch, CryptoCity plans, and Binance partnership boost Kazakhstan’s digital finance hub. Kazakhstan […]

Highlights: Kazakhstan launches Evo stablecoin pegged to the national tenge currency. Mastercard and Solana support the stablecoin’s technical and global integration. The project boosts Kazakhstan’s growing digital asset ecosystem. The introduction of the Evo (KZTE) stablecoin marks a significant move […]

Highlights: Kazakhstan plans a full digital asset ecosystem to support regulated crypto adoption nationwide. The planned State Fund is set to oversee key digital assets through the National Bank. Alatau is slated to become the region’s first fully digital city, […]

Highlights: Kazakhstan approves Central Asia’s first spot Bitcoin ETF named BETF. The ETF is fully backed by physical bitcoin held by BitGo. BETF is listed on the Astana International Exchange under AIFC regulation. Kazakhstan has made a significant leap in […]

Highlights: Kazakhstan considers adding crypto to reserves, inspired by the U.S., Norway, and the Middle East models. Country’s national bank head warns crypto offers high returns but comes with strong risk and volatility. Kazakhstan builds a legal crypto framework, aims […]

Highlights: Kazakhstan’s crypto card enables instant crypto-to-fiat payments via licensed providers. 2025 pilot projects include stablecoins, tokenized assets, and crypto custody systems. The crypto card bridges traditional banking and decentralized finance for everyday use. Kazakhstan will soon introduce a crypto […]

Highlights: Kazakhstan is considering creating crypto banks to enhance services related to cryptocurrencies. Crypto banks will provide exchange, storage, and transaction activities within the regulated framework. The introduction of crypto banks aims to enhance Kazakhstan’s appeal to global investors. Kazakhstan […]

Highlights: Mastercard has launched a Crypto Credential solution for UAE and Kazakhstan users. Mastercard Crypto Credential replaces complex blockchain addresses with simple aliases The solution will instill more trust in crypto transactions by utilizing metadata and sharing Travel Rule information. […]

Highlights: Binance has secured regulatory approval in Kazakhstan, marking a significant landmark in the trading platform’s global penetration goals. The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) endorsed the approval. Binance’s license will remain partial, pending the comprehensive operational permit approval. On […]