Kazakhstan granted cryptocurrency exchange Bybit full license approval. Awarded by the Astana Financial Service Authority (AFSA), this approval strengthens the exchange’s expansion in the region. It allows the company to offer a range of crypto services and marks a win in the company’s ongoing global expansion.

Kazakhstan’s Role in the Crypto Space

Kazakhstan has emerged as a key hub for cryptocurrency activity, especially following regulatory tightening in other parts of the world. This new license enables Bybit to offer digital asset trading, custody services, and investment management to users across Kazakhstan and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Commenting about the licensing, Ben Zhou, the Co-founder and CEO of Bybit, said: “Kazakhstan has become a key player in the global crypto ecosystem, and we are thrilled to be expanding our services in such a dynamic market.

“With this full license, we are committed to bringing our cutting-edge technology, security, and transparency to crypto traders in Kazakhstan, ensuring they can access the best possible tools and services to thrive in this fast-growing industry.”

According to the firm’s announcement, Bybit Kazakhstan will launch in October 2024 under the domain “bybit.kz.” The company plans to offer various products, including spot and derivatives trading, margin trading, and crypto loans.

Bybit’s Expansion Strategy

Bybit is focusing on expanding into markets offering favorable regulatory environments for digital assets. The firm’s expansion across the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) highlights a focus on reaching regions where crypto trading is rapidly growing.

Bybit Kazakhstan’s official launch is expected in mid-October 2024. It will operate under AFSA’s regulatory framework. Bybit has vowed to focus on compliance amid regulatory scrutiny in the crypto industry worldwide. These services aim to provide local traders access to tools in a market that has seen increasing crypto adoption.

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