Kazakhstan is betting big on crypto and has laid the groundwork to develop the sector into a regulated market.
On the 7th of July, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree for the same.
The document was prepared by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, the National Bank (central bank), other government agencies, and the Astana International Financial Center.
According to the ministry’s statement, the signed document aims to create a ‘modern regulated’ crypto market to boost investment and adoption.
It lays the foundation for the systematic development of a regulated digital assets market, broader adoption of innovative financial technologies, and increased investment attractiveness of the sector.
Will mining and tax relief fuel crypto adoption in Kazakhstan?
The move came following President Tokayev’s intensified calls for crypto legislation last year. The signed decree will cover modern stablecoin payments, tax incentives, a crypto mining framework, and tokenization plans.
Regarding taxes, the document seeks exemption from individual income tax on every revenue generated from cryptocurrency transactions.
But there’s a catch. Users will be required to disclose their crypto ownership on foreign, unregulated platforms. The goal is to encourage citizens to transfer their holdings from unlicensed foreign venues to domestic regulated platforms to enjoy these tax reliefs.
Similarly, the proposal creates a mechanism to allocate excess electricity generated by the state to crypto mining. It added,
This measure is intended to stimulate regional investment and promote more efficient energy consumption.
The main reason for the move is to attract global capital, according to Zhaslan Madiyev, the Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan and the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development.
We are creating an environment where digital assets become as familiar and secure as traditional financial instruments. Our goal is to make Kazakhstan a point of attraction for global capital and expertise while ensuring maximum transparency and protection for every participant in this market.
Can Kazakhstan become a crypto hub?
Although Kazakhstan ranked 16th in the highly competitive APAC region in terms of crypto adoption, it’s the third-largest country in Bitcoin hashrate power.
In 2026, it had a 13% monthly Bitcoin [BTC] hashrate market share, after China (21%) and the United States (37%).
If the decree is implemented as proposed, Kazakhstan will join other jurisdictions like the UAE, the EU, and Singapore with a clear crypto market regulatory framework.
Final Summary
- Kazakhstan has signed a decree to create a formal crypto regulatory framework covering tax incentives, stablecoin payments, mining, and tokenization.
- The country is the third-most dominant in Bitcoin hashrate power, with 13% market share.
