BitGo backs Central Asia’s first spot Bitcoin ETF in Kazakhstan

BitGo, a US-regulated crypto custodian, will safeguard assets for Central Asia’s first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which debuted Wednesday on the Astana International Exchange in Kazakhstan. The Astana International Exchange (AIX), a stock …

Military Attaché Assistant of Kazakhstan Detained in Poland on Suspicion of Espionage

On August 1, the Internal Security Agency (ABW) of Poland reported the detention of a citizen of “one of the Asian countries”. The man was detained on July 30 in the Polish city of Bydgoszcz, ABW reports. He was identified as a career military intelligence …

Long-haul trip to Kazakhstan in Champions League duel not distracting Celtic from key task: Brendan Rodgers

The Hoops learned on Tuesday they will face the Kazakh champions, who defeated Slovan Bratislava on penalties in the Third Qualifying Round. McGregor was part of the Celtic side that last played an opponent from the country, when they beat Astana 8-4 on …

Fonte Capital Launches Bitcoin ETF on Astana International Exchange in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan had 5.75 million tons of grains and legumes remaining as of early August

As of August 1 of the current year, total stocks of grains and legumes in Kazakhstan decreased from 5.8 million tons (2024) to 5.75 million tons. This was reported by the press service of APK-Inform with reference to official statistics of Kazakhstan. In …

Feature: Kazakhstan scholar translating Chinese wisdom to world

TIANJIN, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Speaking of China's governance philosophy, Yekaterina Khvan from Kazakhstan expressed deep admiration, acknowledging its wisdom and insight. "The deeply rooted conceptions, such as 'people first,' 'lucid …

Kazakhstan increased grain exports to Asian countries by 27% in January-July

Astana. August 13. KazTAG – Kazakhstan increased grain exports by 27% in January-July compared to 2024, more to Asian countries, said Serik Zhumangarin, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy. “Over the seven months of 2025, 8.9 million tons …

Starlink Officially Launches in Kazakhstan

In a landmark step toward bridging Kazakhstan’s digital divide, SpaceX’s satellite internet service Starlink has officially begun operations in the country. As of today, residents and organizations across Kazakhstan can legitimately purchase and activate …

Kyiv customs prevents illegal export of Kievan Rus relics to Kazakhstan

Kyiv Customs seized 11th–13th century crosses that were being illegally sent by post to Kazakhstan. The valuable finds were returned to the Lviv Historical Museum in accordance with a court decision, according to the Lviv Regional Council website. The …

Cambridge Professor Spotlights Kazakhstan’s Rising Role in Global Science 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan welcomed more than 700 mathematicians, scientists and educators worldwide on July 21-25 for the first International Society for Analysis, its Applications and Computation (ISAAC) Congress ever held in Central Asia. Photo credit: …