The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Court has barred six crypto-platform operators from providing, offering or advertising digital-asset services in the centre without a licence. The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) said the court granted its claims on 15 September 2026, naming BingX, Bitcoin.com, Huobi Global (HTX), BitMart, Coinbase, LBank and WEEX.

On 18 September, the court amended the order to remove LBank after its operator independently blocked access to its services in Kazakhstan. The injunctions therefore apply to the other six operators. The decision also applies to Google and Apple in relation to geographically restricting access to the platforms’ services. AFSA said it warned more than 20 crypto platforms in 2025 and started court proceedings in early 2026.

Why it matters

  • The orders concern unlicensed digital-asset services within the AIFC.
  • The court cited AML/CFT, customer due-diligence and supervision requirements faced by licensed participants.