An exchange based in Kazakhstan, the Central Asian crypto mining hub, has listed the region’s first exchange-traded fund tracking the price of Bitcoin (BTC). The spot Bitcoin ETF, launched by an …
Kazakhstan busts $16 million crypto mining scheme
Financial and law enforcement authorities in Kazakhstan have unraveled a scheme to mine cryptocurrencies using illegally sourced electrical power.
Crypto miners use 50 MWh of power intended for other consumers in Kazakhstan
Financial and law enforcement authorities in Kazakhstan have unraveled a scheme to mine cryptocurrencies using illegally sourced electrical power. Losses caused by the perpetrators amount to more than …
Putin speaks with Xi and three other heads of state about Ukraine and US
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has held phone conversations with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, the presidents of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan and the self-proclaimed president of Belarus; topics included the …
Central Asia becomes launchpad for Freedom’s digital banking expansion
By Clare Nuttall in Glasgow Nasdaq-listed Freedom Holding Corp has started expanding its super app-led digital banking model from Kazakhstan to other Central Asian countries, deepening its regional …
Kazakhstan’s tenge depreciation roulette: seasonal, speculative or fundamental?
By Nizom Khodjayev in Astana The Kazakh national currency, the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT), has depreciated sharply against the greenback over the past two months. It’s hit multiple new lows, falling to …
Azerbaijan to build international medical and health complex in Kazakhstan
Azerbaijan plans to construct an international medical and health complex on the shores of Alakol Lake in southeastern Kazakhstan, a region known for its healing properties and stunning natural …
Alstom inaugurates signalling competence centre in Kazakhstan
The new hub will provide technical support and customised signalling solutions to address KTZ’s operational needs.
Kazakhstan Becomes Regional Fintech Leader as Startups Quadruple
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has emerged as a regional leader in digitizing financial services, ranking first in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) for e-government development. Cashless payments now …
Türkiye, Kazakhstan ink 20 agreements
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed 20 agreements on Tuesday during Tokayev’s official visit to …