Regimes
How the question is answered under each regime
Kazakhstan · national regimeRegistration with the National Bank
- a digital asset trading platform operator must register with the NBK and is entered in its register
- operating without registration is not permitted
- a digital financial asset platform operator may act as a trading platform operator if it holds the relevant registration
- document and capital requirements are set by NBK regulations
Kazakhstan · AIFC / AFSAAFSA licence for operating a trading facility
- organising trading in digital assets in the AIFC is a regulated activity (Operating a Digital Asset Trading Facility)
- operator rules: business rules, admission of assets, client relations
- an updated version of the AIFC Rules on Digital Asset Activities has applied since 1 January 2026
Other jurisdictionsAssessed on request
- exchange activity requires separate authorisation in most jurisdictions
- we compare regimes on capital, staffing requirements and market access
- foreign law is handled with local counsel
How an activity is classified depends on the actual model: who is the client's counterparty, where assets and keys are held, how settlement works, who the services are for. Information is current as of October 2026 and is confirmed during the project assessment.