Is Kazakhstan Reopening Its Doors To Crypto An After Initial Ban?

In order to boost cryptocurrency adoption, Kazakhstan’s government has announced the launch of a pilot project for crypto exchanges.
By Ashish Kumar
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In order to give a fresh push to cryptocurrency adoption, Kazakhstan’s government has announced the launch of a pilot project for the crypto exchanges. Meanwhile, this major update has come after Binance Changpeng Zhao’s (CZ) recent visit to the country.

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Ministry approves pilot project

According to the report, a special working group approved the rules for the project within the regulatory framework. This will be a major collaboration between some crypto exchanges and some registered second-tier local banks.

The working group comprised representatives from the Innovation and Aerospace industry, the National Bank, financial market regulators, and monitoring agencies. It also included members from the Association of Financiers, Astana, and the digital assets market. As per the report, the pilot project will operate until the end of this year. With the partnership with second-tier banks, crypto exchanges will be given a license to handle digital assets.

Earlier, the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance took the first step in helping Kazakhstan develop digital asset regulations. It was reported the nation is willing to develop its cryptocurrency industry. The key Ministries and Binance will work in order to evolve the Astana Hub with local and international talent. It also mentioned that it will integrate banking infrastructure within the digital asset market.

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Kazakhstan wants to move ahead of BTC mining

Kazakhstan’s this move suggests that it wants to move ahead of just regulated Bitcoin (BTC) mining. Bagdat Musin, minister of digital development, said that the Crypto industry is just not mining. It combines digital currency, wallets, and major blockchain technologies. This work in favor of the nation’s economy. He added that they have a suitable platform like AIFC which can help in this initiative.

The partnership between digital asset exchanges registered with AIFC and Kazak’s banks will ensure the required regulatory framework for the development of the nation. However, the project related rules will be published on the government’s website later.

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Ashish Kumar
Ashish believes in Decentralisation and has a keen interest in evolving Blockchain technology, Cryptocurrency ecosystem, and NFTs. He aims to create awareness around the growing Crypto industry through his writings and analysis. When he is not writing, he is playing video games, watching some thriller movie, or is out for some outdoor sports. Reach me at [email protected]
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