Kazakhstan and Kraken Sign Digital-Finance Cooperation Pact

Kazakhstan’s digital-development ministry said Oct. 27 that it had signed a cooperation memorandum with Kraken covering digital-asset regulation and links between banks and digital-asset markets. The signing followed a meeting between Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and Kraken Co-CEO David Ripley at AI & Digital Bridge 2026. The memorandum also lists digital finance, blockchain technology, education and financial literacy as areas of focus, along with cooperation with the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). The agreement spans regulatory work, financial connections, technical expertise and public education.