Kazakhstan’s central bank said it is prepared to allocate up to $300 million to purchase crypto assets, the governor told reporters on Nov. 29, 2025. The announcement marks a notable state-level engagement with digital assets.
The South African Reserve Bank says there is no urgent case for a retail central bank digital currency and recommends prioritizing wholesale and cross-border CBDC work instead. The conclusion comes in a report released on Nov. 27, 2025.
Russia’s central bank has relaxed rules to allow mutual funds to allocate to cryptocurrencies, a targeted move designed to attract institutional capital while preserving guardrails for financial stability.
A new UAE banking decree formally folds crypto and blockchain into the regulated financial system, placing digital assets under Central Bank oversight. The move is designed to boost market certainty and attract institutional business.
South Africa’s Reserve Bank has warned that rising adoption of digital assets, particularly stablecoins, could threaten financial stability. Regulators may step up monitoring and consider tighter rules as risks around backing, liquidity and cross‑border flows grow.
Federal Decree Law No. 6 expands the UAE central bank's authority over DeFi and Web3, removes the “just code” defense, and introduces penalties of up to $272 million. The move raises enforcement and compliance risks for developers and protocol operators.
Reserve Bank of India Governor said the central bank is taking a cautious stance on cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, flagging risks around volatility and financial stability. The comment underscores possible tighter oversight for crypto activity in India.
A senior official at Russia’s monetary authority said the forthcoming digital ruble is unlikely to become a major store of private wealth, benefiting the state and broader economy more than individual savers. The comment suggests limited retail uptake is expected once the CBDC launches.
Dutch central bank governor Olaf Sleijpen warned that a run on stablecoins could force issuers to liquidate reserve assets, amplifying market stress and complicating the ECB's policy choices.
The Czech National Bank bought $1 million in Bitcoin as a pilot move to explore reserve diversification, CNB Governor Aleš Michl said. The purchase is small in size but notable for signaling institutional interest in crypto as a reserve asset.