Astana Hub under the AIFC framework is crypto-friendly with ongoing regulatory development and cooperation with international digital asset regulators.
| Status | crypto_friendly |
| Risk Score | 15/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | central asia |
| Currency | KZT |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% (Hub participants) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 0% (Hub participants until 2028) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |
No crypto-specific tax guidance available.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | AFSA (Astana Financial Services Authority) |
| Framework | AIFC Rules on Digital Asset Activities (Rulebook on Digital Asset Activities, effective Jan 1, 2024; amendments effective Jan 1, 2026) |
| Ease | medium |
Licensing is managed by AFSA with multiple regulated activity types and ongoing framework enhancements.
No significant enforcement actions reported; jurisdiction actively encourages crypto business
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | not_grey_listed |
| FATF Body | EAG |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: regulated
DeFi activities are regulated under the AIFC digital asset frameworks with ongoing amendments to ensure compliance.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under the dedicated AIFC Stablecoin Framework effective January 2024. Fiat-backed and commodity-backed stablecoins permitted with dedicated issuer license. First license granted to AnchorX.KZ Ltd in 2025. AFSA accepts stablecoin payments for regulatory fees (Sept 2025). Commodity stablecoin issuance also covered.
Status: no_rules
No specific NFT regulation; generally permitted
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.05/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 25% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Mining is legal with competitive electricity costs and a significant renewable energy share. Infrastructure is rated good for mining operations.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 38/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |
Risk Factors
Kazakhstan is politically stable with moderate corruption and business environment. No major sanctions apply. Some regional risks and moderate banking access for crypto companies.
Astana Hub under the AIFC framework is crypto-friendly with ongoing regulatory development and cooperation with international digital asset regulators.
Astana Hub (Kazakhstan) is classified by FATF as: not_grey_listed.
Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.
KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.
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