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Digital Finance & Crypto Regulation: Kazakhstan says digital asset transactions hit $10.6bn, with the AIFC’s regulated market up more than 30-fold, and plans a National Cryptocurrency Analytics Center to track fiat and crypto flows and support anti-fraud checks. Kazakhstan–South Korea Deals: President Tokayev and Hyundai Motor Group discussed deeper localization and expansion, while Hyundai and partners signed agreements for a western Kazakhstan gas processing plant and local production of the Hyundai Tucson; KIND also sealed cooperation talks on Alatau City and infrastructure. Economy & Competitiveness: Kazakhstan’s economy grew 4.1% over eight months, railways posted 191bn tenge net profit but rising debt, and the country ranked 38th in the IMD Global Competitiveness 2026 list. Energy & Industry: Kazakhstan will host the WPC Energy Congress in Astana in 2028, and officials outlined plans to more than double refining capacity by 2040 while adjusting the oil-to-refining ratio. Agriculture & Food Prices: Parametric crop insurance is expanding nationwide with commission-free payouts, milk output is rising in Karaganda, and wheat import restrictions are sparking poultry and feed-grain concerns. Politics: The Adilet party named new deputy chairmen after its August 23 election win.

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Kazakhstan-based ITS launches Prediction Market with event options linked to Bitcoin, SpaceX and central bank rates

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From Classical Virtuoso to Oscar-Nominated Composer: Tatiana Lisovskaya Releases Memoir

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Kazakhstan’s youth help shape the future of education: UNESCO holds national consultation on Education Beyond 2030

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