Kazakhstan Plans $1B Crypto Fund Using Seized and Mining Assets
Kazakhstan is planning to build a national crypto reserve fund worth between $500 million and $1 billion by early 2026.
The money will come from digital assets seized during criminal investigations and mining proceeds that have been brought back from overseas. The idea is to take what’s been recovered and turn it into a structured fund that feeds into the country’s broader financial strategy.
Instead of stockpiling tokens directly, the fund will rely on crypto-related ETFs and shares in blockchain-focused companies. It will be overseen by the Astana International Financial Centre alongside the investment arm of Kazakhstan’s central bank.
The state wants to take a more measured approach, using familiar financial…
