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Kazakhstan to Integrate CBDC on BNB Chain, Binance CEO Says

The National Bank of Kazakhstan will integrate its central bank digital currency (CBDC) on Binance's blockchain network BNB Chain, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said on Thursday. "The Hash" hosts discuss why this could be a historic moment for the BNB ecosystem and digital money at large. 

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Policy

Kazakhstan Legislature Pushes New Crypto Rules Forward: Report

The lower house of the country's parliament has passed five bills relating to digital assets as the government seeks to tighten its grip on crypto activity, particularly crypto mining.

Binance is on track to being able to operate in Kazakhstan. (Alexander Serzhantov/Unsplash)

Policy

Crypto Exchange Binance Receives License to Operate in Kazakhstan

The exchange had earlier got a preliminary approval to operate in the country.

Binance is on track to being able to operate in Kazakhstan. (Alexander Serzhantov/Unsplash)

Policy

Crypto Exchange Binance Receives Preliminary Approval to Operate in Kazakhstan

The crypto exchange has strengthened its compliance team and enhanced efforts to win operating licenses this year after drawing the ire of regulators.

Binance is on track to being able to operate in Kazakhstan. (Alexander Serzhantov/Unsplash)

Policy

Kazakh Authorities Arrest 23 Suspected of Forcing IT Professional to Run an Illegal Crypto Mine: Report

The country is still grappling with the illegal crypto mining industry.

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Finance

Bitcoin Miner SAI.TECH Halts Kazakhstan Expansion, Citing Operation and Cost Uncertainties

The Nasdaq-listed company has scrapped plans for a second phase of power-supply cooperation in the central Asian country.

Bitcoin mining rigs (Image credit: Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)

Policy

Kazakh Crypto Mining Tax Hike Signed Into Law by President Tokayev

The tax rate will depend on electricity usage, average electricity price and power source.

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Videos

Foundry Exec on Crypto Mining Industry Outlook

Foundry SVP of Mining Strategy Kevin Zhang shares insights into the state of bitcoin mining operations in New York, China, and Kazakhstan, and their impact on the global mining industry.

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Binance to Advise on Crypto Strategy as Kazakhstan Looks to Boost Industry

The country known as a bitcoin mining hub is trying to attract more crypto firms and broaden the industry.

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Finance

The9 Buys Data Center in Kyrgyzstan to Host 7,500 Antminers

The crypto miner expects the 31.5 MW facility to be ready in July.

Bitcoin mining rigs at Kryptovault's facility in Hønefoss, Norway. (Image credit: Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)