According to BlockBeats, Kazakhstan's President Tokayev announced plans to launch a cryptocurrency pilot zone called 'CryptoCity'. This pilot zone will allow the use of cryptocurrencies to purchase goods and services. The related statement was published on the presidential website on May 29.

Tokayev stated at the 2025 Astana International Forum that the pilot zone will explore the adoption of cryptocurrencies in a regulated sandbox environment. He emphasized that the pilot zone will enable broader uses for cryptocurrencies.