Kraken plans to enter Kazakhstan's crypto market, says Kursiv

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• Kursiv states: Kraken, an international crypto platform, is planning to enter Kazakhstan's market.

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  • Frank Media · 27 Oct · Kraken получила предварительное одобрение на работу в Казахстане (Original publication)
  • Kursiv · 27 Oct · Международная криптобиржа Kraken выходит на рынок Казахстана (Original publication)

• Kursiv states: The announcement was made following a meeting between Prime Minister Olzhas Baikenzhanov and Kraken co-CEO David Ripley at the AI & Digital Bridge 2026 forum.

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  • Kursiv · 27 Oct · Международная криптобиржа Kraken выходит на рынок Казахстана (Original publication)

• Kursiv states: A memorandum between the ministry and Kraken outlines cooperation in developing the digital asset market, improving regulation, implementing blockchain technology, and integrating traditional banking infrastructure with the digital asset market.

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  • Kursiv · 27 Oct · Международная криптобиржа Kraken выходит на рынок Казахстана (Original publication)

• Gizzat Baytursynov states: Vice Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Gizat Baytursynov stated that attracting major international companies will help Kazakhstan develop its digital asset industry and strengthen its position as a regional crypto hub.

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  • Frank Media · 27 Oct · Kraken получила предварительное одобрение на работу в Казахстане (Original publication)
  • Kursiv · 27 Oct · Международная криптобиржа Kraken выходит на рынок Казахстана (Original publication)

• David Ripley states: David Ripley said that preliminary approval from AFSA is a crucial step for Kraken's parent company, Payward, to enter the Kazakh market.

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  • Frank Media · 27 Oct · Kraken получила предварительное одобрение на работу в Казахстане (Original publication)
  • Kursiv · 27 Oct · Международная криптобиржа Kraken выходит на рынок Казахстана (Original publication)

• Kursiv states: A court ruled that operators of six crypto platforms must not provide or advertise services with digital assets within the center without proper licensing.

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  • Kursiv · 27 Oct · Международная криптобиржа Kraken выходит на рынок Казахстана (Original publication)

• Kursiv states: The court made this decision on September 15, 2026, in response to a regulatory lawsuit.

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  • Kursiv · 27 Oct · Международная криптобиржа Kraken выходит на рынок Казахстана (Original publication)

• Kursiv states: Operating without a license creates unequal conditions for market participants.

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  • Kursiv · 27 Oct · Международная криптобиржа Kraken выходит на рынок Казахстана (Original publication)