Overview
- National Bank governor Timur Suleimenov said the fund could be operational by year-end or in January 2026, according to Bloomberg.
- Initial capital will come from assets seized or repatriated from abroad along with proceeds from state-backed bitcoin mining operations.
- Investments will be made through exchange-traded funds and shares of digital finance companies, avoiding direct custody of tokens.
- The program is expected to operate under the Astana International Financial Centre via a state investment vehicle with potential foreign partners.
- Planned allocations include crypto-adjacent sectors such as blockchain infrastructure, data centers, and fintech platforms.