Kazakhstan's National Bank plans to establish a state Bitcoin and crypto reserve, signaling a shift in the country's approach to Bitcoin amid growing institutional adoption.
The bank is developing a framework for the formation and management of Bitcoin and crypto reserves through a specialized subsidiary focused on alternative investments, as per National Bank Chair Timur Suleimenov.
The initiative aims to diversify Kazakhstan's financial reserves and reduce reliance on traditional currencies, potentially including confiscated Bitcoin, crypto-assets, and state-mined crypto.
Kazakhstan's move aligns with global trends of institutional interest in Bitcoin, with efforts underway to establish legal frameworks for the reserve and regulate the country's crypto market.