According to Cointelegraph, Kyrgyzstan is making significant strides in the Central Asian cryptocurrency market by advancing legislation to establish a state cryptocurrency reserve. The Kyrgyz parliament has passed amendments to the bill 'On virtual assets' in three readings, officially incorporating terms such as 'state crypto reserve' and 'state mining.' This legislative move, presented by Economy and Commerce Minister Bakyt Sydykov, aims to create a comprehensive legal framework for the issuance and circulation of stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets, and state-operated industry activities.
Minister Sydykov highlighted that the establishment of a crypto reserve would enable the state to accumulate assets in cryptographic form through crypto mining, tokenization of real-world assets, and the issuance of stablecoins backed by fiat currency. He emphasized that this initiative is designed to enhance Kyrgyzstan's financial stability by diversifying and adopting new accumulation instruments. The minister also addressed concerns regarding the country's energy supply, assuring that the government will adhere to the mining rates set by the state. He clarified that there is a distinct tariff for mining activities in Kyrgyzstan, and the state will not be exempt from these rates. Additionally, he noted that there will be no mining operations at the thermal power plant, as its primary purpose, along with Kambar-Ata-1, is not mining-related.