Kazakhstan Charts New Crypto Course: Central Bank Backs National Reserve Amidst Regulatory Overhaul

Kazakhstan Charts New Crypto Course: Central Bank Backs National Reserve Amidst Regulatory Overhaul

Kazakhstan’s National Bank is making significant strides towards establishing a state-run crypto-asset reserve, a move that has garnered support from a recent parliamentary proposal. Development work is already underway to determine the optimal management and structural framework for this reserve, signaling the nation’s proactive approach to digital assets. This initiative positions Kazakhstan among a growing…

Megatrends of globalization are challenging the education systems in Central Asia.

In a YouTube interview with Astana Times, Rita Almeida, who is head of Education Global Practice Europe and Central Asia at the World Bank, has been covering some of these trends for Kazakhstan and their possible ramifications. She mentioned the importance of properly addressing them as critical to promoting inclusive and sustainable growth as well…

Kazakhstan Targets a Drastic Shift Gauging the Possibility of Crypto Banks

Kazakhstan Targets a Drastic Shift: Gauging the Possibility of Crypto Banks

At the intersection of Europe and Asia, Kazakhstan considers making its first mind-boggling leap into the decentralized finance world. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov shared that the government is contemplating the setting of crypto banks under its law. This proactive move intends to develop a nurturing ecosystem to sustain digital assets and, in the long term,…