President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed rules creating licensed cryptocurrency exchanges and giving the central bank the authority to approve which digital assets can be traded. The move narrows the pool of tradable tokens and raises compliance requirements for market participants.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev approved changes to AI and digitalization laws on Nov 17, 2025, permitting crypto mining and trading outside the Astana International Financial Center. The reform expands legal clarity nationwide and could attract investment while raising implementation and energy-management questions.