---
type: free_zone
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "central_asia", "eag", "crypto_friendly"]
aliases: ["ASTANA_HUB", "KAZ-AHUB", "Astana Hub"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--kazakhstan]]"]
sources:
  - name: "Astana Hub / AFSA (for crypto)"
    url: "https://afsa.aifc.kz"
    type: "official"
  - name: "AIFC framework"
    url: "https://afsa.aifc.kz"
    type: "framework"
---

# 🇰🇿 Astana Hub (Kazakhstan) (ASTANA_HUB) — Crypto Regulation

> Astana Hub under the AIFC framework is crypto-friendly with ongoing regulatory development and cooperation with international digital asset regulators.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | crypto_friendly |
| Sub-jurisdiction of | [[country--kazakhstan|Kazakhstan]] |
| Risk Score | 15/100 (Low Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--central-asia|central asia]] |
| Currency | [[entity--kzt|KZT]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% (Hub participants) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 0% (Hub participants until 2028) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--astana-hub|Astana Hub]] / AFSA (for crypto) |
| Framework | AIFC framework |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

Licensing is managed by AFSA with multiple regulated activity types and ongoing framework enhancements.

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | fsrb_only |

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the AIFC digital asset frameworks with ongoing amendments to ensure compliance.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the AIFC digital asset framework with specific amendments introduced in 2025.

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No specific NFT regulation; generally permitted

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.05/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 25% |
| Climate | continental |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal with competitive electricity costs and a significant renewable energy share. Infrastructure is rated good for mining operations.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 38/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | moderate |

## Enforcement

No significant enforcement actions reported; jurisdiction actively encourages crypto business

## CBDC Status: pilot

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.io/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-04-13.*

**Sources:**
- [Astana Hub / AFSA (for crypto)](https://afsa.aifc.kz)
- [AIFC framework](https://afsa.aifc.kz)