Turkmenistan Legalizes Crypto Trading Under Tight State Control from 2026
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed comprehensive digital asset legislation on November 28, 2025, making his country one of the latest to formally regulate the crypto industry.
Turkmenistan has made a major shift in its economic policy by legalizing cryptocurrency trading and mining.
The new law will take effect on January 1, 2026, giving businesses more than a year to prepare for the changes. This move puts Turkmenistan alongside its Central Asian neighbors in embracing digital currencies while maintaining strict government oversight.
Heavy State Control Over Digital Assets
The legislation creates a tightly controlled environment for cryptocurrency activities. The government can stop, void, or force refunds of token issuances at any…
