Kazakhstan plans to pilot CryptoCity to promote crypto payments and applications

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced at the 2025 Astana International Forum the launch of a pilot project named "CryptoCity," which will allow the use of cryptocurrencies for the payment of goods and services in specific areas.

The project aims to establish a regulated digital asset sandbox environment to promote the application of cryptocurrencies in real life. It is reported that CryptoCity is expected to be set up near the southeastern border of Kazakhstan in a settlement called Alatau.