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Kazakhstan has announced the creation of a pilot zone called CryptoCity where residents will be able to use cryptocurrency for everyday purchases including real estate dining and investments. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev revealed the plan at the Astana International Forum 2025 calling it a bold step toward integrating crypto into daily life through a controlled regulatory environment.
Minister of Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev confirmed that the city of Alatau is the leading candidate for the CryptoCity zone. Alatau is already home to Kazakhstan’s scientific institutions and the Innovation Technology Park making it a strategic choice for attracting developers and tech talent. Madiyev stated that cryptocurrency would be a legal means of payment within the zone encouraging innovation and foreign investment.
The government is actively shaping crypto-friendly legislation to support the initiative. Officials believe CryptoCity could position Kazakhstan as a major blockchain hub in Central Asia. The city is already under development with a strong focus on creating the right legal and financial infrastructure for digital assets.
