Kazakhstan Adds Digital Assets to Banking Law Crypto Rules
Kazakhstan just made a big move to bring order to its crypto market. Lawmakers updated the country’s banking law so it now officially covers digital assets.
The goal is to give clear rules and real oversight for things like crypto trading, stablecoins, and digital finance in general. Parliament passed these changes in late December 2025. Once the president signs off and they publish the law, it’ll kick in.
The new rules are part of the Law on Banks and Banking Activities in the Republic of Kazakhstan. This law had been around since 1995, but it was starting to show its age. Now, it’s getting a much-needed update for the digital world.
The standout change is that the law now recognises “digital financial assets” (DFAs) as…
