Turkmenistan Legalizes Crypto Mining, Uzbekistan Embraces Stablecoins in Regional Digital Asset Push

Central Asia is witnessing a rapid shift towards digital assets, with Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan taking center stage. Turkmenistan recently legalized cryptocurrency mining and exchanges, while neighboring Uzbekistan has embraced stablecoins as legal payment instruments, signaling a major change in the region’s approach to digital economies. 2026 marks the official start for both countries – Turkmenistan with its virtual asset law, and Uzbekistan with a regulatory sandbox enabling stablecoin use. !