Kazakhstan Introduces Strategic Mining Rules, Expanding State Crypto Reserve Plan Kazakhstan approved the “Strategic Digital Mining Implementation Rules” on July 18, 2026.
Under the rules, strategic digital mining companies can receive electricity quotas at rates capped by the maximum price for power producers, but must transfer part of their mined digital assets to Astana Hub
The assets will be managed by a state investment company under the National Bank of Kazakhstan and used for the country’s strategic crypto reserve. The reserve may invest in digital assets, digital asset-backed derivatives, and equity of companies involved in digital asset development or investment. The rules will take effect 10 calendar days after official publication. — link