National Bank of Kazakhstan Launches Crypto Card Pilot Project

On Tuesday, the National Bank of Kazakhstan announced the launch of one of its digital assets integration projects, the implementation of crypto cards. These cards, which allow users to complete non-cash purchases, are linked to wallets containing cryptocurrency that can be liquidated at the time of a transaction, allowing merchants to receive money after the … Read more

CryptoCity Is Coming: Kazakhstan to Fuse Blockchain With Daily Life

Kazakhstan ignites a digital revolution with CryptoCity, a daring experiment to fuse cryptocurrency into daily life and economic infrastructure. Kazakhstan Launches CryptoCity to Pioneer National Crypto Integration Kazakhstan is preparing to test the integration of cryptocurrency into everyday economic life through a bold new initiative unveiled by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev: a pilot zone named CryptoCity. … Read more

Kazakhstan, UAE Seek to Boost Digital Asset Cooperation

Kazakhstan’s financial sector recently strengthened ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through a delegation visit from March 26-27. Kazakhstan, UAE to Cooperate on CBDC Development A delegation from Kazakhstan’s financial sector recently visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to strengthen collaboration in digital assets and blockchain technology. Held from March 26 to 27, the … Read more

Putin Reveals Over 85% of CIS Trade Now in National Currencies

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that more than 85% of trade within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is now conducted in national currencies, highlighting a move toward greater financial independence. This development is part of broader efforts by CIS countries to reduce reliance on foreign economic systems, particularly imports, and to build resilient financial … Read more

Binance Secures Regulatory License in Kazakhstan for Crypto Trading

Binance Kazakhstan has secured a full Digital Asset Trading Facility (DATF) license from the Astana Financial Services Authority. This approval allows the crypto exchange to operate as a trading platform, broker-dealer, and digital asset custodian. Kazakhstan becomes the first Central Asian country where Binance has regulatory approval, positioning it as a key fintech hub. Binance … Read more

Bybit Expands in CIS Region With Kazakhstan License for Crypto Services

Crypto exchange Bybit has secured a major license in Kazakhstan, marking its expansion in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region. With its new regulatory approval, Bybit plans to offer a broad range of services including digital asset trading and crypto loans, while emphasizing Kazakhstan’s growing influence in the global crypto ecosystem. Bybit Secures Key … Read more

Binance Kazakhstan Receives Formal Consent for Regulatory License

Binance Kazakhstan received formal consent from the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) for a full regulatory license, marking a major step toward becoming Kazakhstan’s first fully regulated Digital Asset Trading Facility (DATF). The approval followed rigorous evaluations, including financial audits and ISO certifications. Once licensed, Binance will manage virtual assets, offer custody services, and conduct … Read more

Turkey Seeks to Join BRICS to Strengthen Global Influence

Turkey has reportedly formally requested to join the BRICS economic bloc to expand its global influence and establish new alliances beyond its traditional Western partners. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration views the shifting geopolitical landscape as an opportunity to strengthen ties with both Eastern and Western nations while remaining committed to NATO. Erdogan emphasized … Read more