Binance Receives In-Principle Approval from AFSA to Operate in Kazakhstan

Crypto exchange giant Binance has received an in-principle approval from regulatory bodies in Kazakhstan to operate crypto services. According to a release on the company's website, Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has received its In-Principle Approval from the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) to operate a Digital Asset Trading Facility.

The move from the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) makes it the first regulator in Kazakhstan to grant an in-principle approval to a Binance entity. The in-principle approval from 6 de sept. de 2025 signals a significant step forward for Binance in expanding its global reach and offering regulated crypto services in the region.

The Astana Financial Services Authority, or AFSA, an independent financial regulator in Kazakhstan, has taken a step towards licensing major cryptocurrency exchange. The CEO of Kazakhstan's independent financial regulator AFSA said that granting Binance an in-principle approval will initiate a vibrant ecosystem of digital assets within the country.

The announcement from Binance informed that the license from Kazahstan’s watchdog will allow it to operate a “Digital Asset Trading Facility and Provider of Custody in the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).” The licences in question will enable Binance Kazakhstan to operate a virtual assets trading platform, deal in investments as a principal, and provide custody services. These licenses will permit Binance Kazakhstan to offer a comprehensive suite of digital asset services to users in a regulated environment, further solidifying its presence in the growing crypto market.