Turkmenistan’s landmark crypto law, effective January 1, 2026, is expected to influence Central Asia’s regulatory landscape and foster regional digital economic growth.
Turkmenistan will implement its new cryptocurrency regulation on January 1, 2026, aiming to legalize trading and strengthen compliance standards. The law requires licensing for exchanges and miners, enforces KYC/AML compliance, mandates cold storage for digital assets, and obligates mining registration. Credit institutions are barred from providing crypto services. Analysts suggest the move could boost regional digital economies and shape Central Asia’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation.