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Kazakhstan central bank building with Bitcoin logo integrated into national strategic reserves concept.
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Kazakhstan Bitcoin Reserves: Central Bank to Stockpile Confiscated Crypto in Strategic Move

January 30, 2026 j n

Astana, Kazakhstan – May 2025: In a landmark decision that blurs the lines between traditional finance and the digital asset frontier, Kazakhstan’s central bank has announced plans to integrate Bitcoin confiscated from criminal operations into its national strategic reserves. This unprecedented strategy, first reported by DL News, positions the Central Asian nation at the forefront […]

Kazakhstan central bank cryptocurrency regulation controlling digital financial asset trading
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Kazakhstan’s Decisive Crypto Shift: Only Central Bank-Approved Digital Assets Permitted for Trading

January 19, 2026 j n

In a decisive move that reshapes its digital economy, Kazakhstan has officially enacted a landmark law that strictly permits the trading of only central bank-approved cryptocurrencies, granting its National Bank unprecedented supervisory power over the sector as of late 2024. This pivotal regulatory shift, first reported by industry publication Cointelegraph, establishes a controlled framework for […]