Kazakhstan to Launch State-Run Crypto Custody Platform Amid Regulatory Push
Kazakhstan is poised to introduce a government-controlled custodial platform for digital assets by May, marking a significant step in its bid to formalize cryptocurrency operations. National Bank Chairman Timur Suleimenov confirmed the initiative during a policy meeting, revealing that the service will operate under the Central Depository framework.
The MOVE follows the near-completion of a comprehensive legal framework for digital assets in 2025, with full implementation expected by 2026. This regulatory scaffolding aims to legitimize crypto circulation in the mining-friendly nation, which recently allocated $350 million from sovereign reserves for cryptocurrency acquisitions through its National Investment Corporation.