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- Toncoin trading approved by Kazakhstan’s AFSA on licensed platforms.
- Pavel Durov’s visit highlights Kazakhstan’s technological advancements and digital asset integration.
Kazakhstan’s Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has approved Toncoin trading on licensed platforms, a crucial step toward the cryptocurrency’s growth. Announcing this clearance one day following the arrival of Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov creates fresh chances for regional investors.
Expectations are that Toncoin will draw in a fresh round of investors now that it is part of the regulated environment of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).
This action gives Toncoin holders more trading alternatives inside a strong regulatory environment by enabling them to trade their tokens on regulator-licensed exchanges in Kazakhstan.
Following several applications from the participants, the Astana Financial Services Authority has reviewed and approved Toncoin for Trading on Digital Asset Trading Facilities in AIFC. Full list of digital assets approved by AFSA: https://t.co/nwdpa5S0mA.#AFSAinforms pic.twitter.com/k6EI8ioBUW
— Astana Financial Services Authority (@AFSA_KZ) June 28, 2024
Regulatory Approval and Investor Protection
After a thorough examination procedure that verified Toncoin’s adherence to legal requirements, AFSA reached its conclusion.
The strict investor protections and strong regulatory framework established by AIFC are now available to investors trading Toncoin on AFSA-licensed platforms. This is part of a larger attempt in the nation to guarantee the security and openness of digital asset transactions.
Pavel Durov recently visited Kazakhstan on invitation from Zhaslan Madiev, the Minister of Digital Development and Innovation, and this approval is strongly related to that visit. This visit emphasizes how crucial it is strategically to include cutting-edge technology into Kazakhstan’s financial sector.
Having more than 10 million Telegram users, the nation is now in a position to exploit this sizable user base to promote innovation and acceptance in the digital asset market.
Key Benefits of Toncoin Integration
There are a number of advantages to including Bitcoin within the regulated environment of the AIFC. First off, it makes investors safer because exchanges licensed by the AIFC have to follow stringent regulations to safeguard client money.
Since every Toncoin transaction on AFSA-licensed exchanges will be documented and viewable, it also improves transparency. Lastly, by legalizing Bitcoin, it promotes market expansion generally by encouraging new goods and services.
Presently, Kazakhstan allows trading in just 107 digital assets: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), BNB, and Cardano (ADA). With Toncoin included, these trading possibilities will become even more diversified.
Meanwhile, according to CoinMarketCap, the price of TON is currently $7.63, up 1.44% in the past 24 hours and 2.00% over the previous week, indicating a bullish trend. CNF has also pointed out Pantera Capital’s expanded investment in Toncoin with fresh capital, indicating rising optimism in the cryptocurrency’s future.
