Uzbekistan granted its first official cryptocurrency mining license, ending months of uncertainty and signaling its entry into Central Asia’s growing Bitcoin mining industry. The licensed miner pledged to "build the infrastructure of the future."
Uzbek authorities arrested a man for allegedly transferring more than $1 million via international crypto exchanges, reportedly including Binance. The case highlights enforcement of Uzbekistan’s rule that exchanges must be authorized to operate locally.
Telegram's integrated crypto wallet has been approved by Uzbekistan's primary financial regulator, enabling residents to buy and trade cryptocurrencies using locally issued bank cards. The launch brings legal, in-app on‑ramps to the Central Asian market.
Uzbekistan will recognize stablecoins as an official means of payment starting Jan. 1, 2026, under a regulatory sandbox that also permits trading in tokenized securities. The framework is intended to bring legal clarity for crypto payments and tokenized asset markets.