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Kazakhstan court bars Coinbase, five others from unlicensed crypto services in Astana International Financial Centre
Publication: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
Authors: Francisco Rodrigues, AI Boost
Source published: 20/10/2026, 13:35:08 UTC
Briefing created: 20/10/2026, 13:41:36 UTC
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Briefings
A Kazakh court issued injunctions against five cryptocurrency service providers operating in the Astana International Financial Centre, restricting their access to licensed crypto services. The ruling specifically targets users located within the AIFC, excluding the broader territory of Kazakhstan.
Key points
- Five cryptocurrency service providers were barred from operating unlicensed crypto services within the Astana International Financial Centre.
- The court injunctions apply strictly to users within the AIFC and do not extend across the rest of Kazakhstan.
Context
The court ruling restricts crypto service access for users in the Astana International Financial Centre, a specific financial zone in Kazakhstan. This decision limits the scope of the ban to the AIFC, excluding the rest of the country.
Limitations
The evidence indicates the injunctions apply strictly to users within the AIFC and do not extend across the rest of Kazakhstan. Coverage is limited to the specific financial zone where the court action was taken.
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