Kazakhstan has enacted a new law permitting crypto mining and trading beyond the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC), effectively ending the AIFC's exclusive control over crypto sales. Signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the legislation allows licensed entities and individuals to independently mine and trade digital assets. This regulatory shift is part of Kazakhstan's strategy to build a $1 billion national crypto reserve by 2026, which will include confiscated digital currencies and stakes in crypto-related companies.