---
type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Astana Hub Kazakhstan]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: free-zone--astana-hub-kazakhstan
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/ASTANA_HUB, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/astana-hub-kazakhstan.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/astana-hub-kazakhstan.html"
title: "Astana Hub (Kazakhstan) — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Astana Hub under the AIFC framework is crypto-friendly with ongoing regulatory development and cooperation with international digital asset regulators.
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:00:02.251357+00:00"
entry_type_raw: free_zone
parent_country: KZ
region: central_asia
---

# Astana Hub (Kazakhstan) — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇰🇿 Astana Hub (Kazakhstan)

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

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **crypto\_friendly** |
| Risk Score | 15/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | central asia |
| Currency | KZT |

## Tax

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

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | Astana Hub / AFSA (for crypto) |
| Framework | AIFC framework |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | N/A |

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

## 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

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.05/kWh |
| Renewable | 25% |
| Infrastructure | good |

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

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 38/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |

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

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