Kazakhstan President Tokayev announced ‘CryptoCity,’ a national crypto trials zone.
Located in Alatau, it allows regulated digital asset use in payments and services.
The initiative aims to integrate blockchain into Kazakhstan’s digital economy.
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has announced the launch of a national trials zone dedicated to cryptocurrency use and blockchain integration. The project will be developed in the country’s Alatau region. President Tokayev made the announcement during the Astana International Forum 2025.
This pilot zone establishes a regulated environment for utilizing digital assets in payments, services, and real estate transactions. The initiative marks a formal step by Kazakhstan toward integrating blockchain technology into its national digital economy infrastructure.
Alatau Region Chosen for Regulated Crypto Pilot Zone
The Alatau region was selected as the site for the CryptoCity project. This choice stems from the area’s existing concentration of research institutions and advanced technology parks. Alatau will function as a controlled testing ground, permitting legal cryptocurrency payments under direct state o…
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