Coinbase and HTX Among Six Crypto Platforms Facing Restrictions in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is moving to restrict access to six unlicensed crypto platforms after a court-backed action by the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA). On September 15, the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC) Court granted AFSA’s claims against the operators of BingX, Bitcoin.com, Huobi Global (HTX), BitMart, Coinbase and WEEX. The decision also involves Google and Apple, which operate the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Both companies are subject to the court’s order regarding geographic restrictions on access to the named platforms. AFSA said the legal action comes after months of efforts to tackle crypto services operating without authorization.