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Kazakhstan Signs Tether MoU on Tenge Stablecoin Pilot
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Fusion42 · 9 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Kazakhstan's central bank signed a memorandum of understanding with Tether to explore stablecoin issuance and real-world asset tokenization, supplementing an existing tenge-backed stablecoin pilot already operating in the national regulatory sandbox. The exploratory MoU aims to develop frameworks and pilot projects without confirming launch dates or operational details.
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Kazakhstan’s central bank is opening the door for fintech founders to engage in stablecoin and asset tokenization projects within a new local framework. You should explore partnerships and pilot opportunities now, as this creates new market access beyond existing crypto initiatives.
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