The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, or NBKR, and CertiK signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen Digital Som security and oversight of digital assets. A CertiK release dated Sept. 15, 2026 described the agreement as a long-term strategic partnership, while an earlier account dated the signing Sept. 9. The cooperation covers blockchain and digital asset security, security assessments, formal verification, cybersecurity, operational resilience, AML/CFT, custody, licensing requirements, and transaction analysis and monitoring. The parties will explore CertiK's Supervision and Compliance solutions, regulatory advisory support, training and knowledge transfer. Kyrgyzstan plans initial Digital Som pilot testing by the end of 2026, followed by real-world testing in 2027.