Turkmenistan Legalizes Crypto – Because of Course They Did 🙄

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Turkmenistan will legalise crypto trading and mining under strict state control in 2025, because nothing says “freedom” like government oversight. 🚓💨

Turkmenistan, the land of mandatory haircuts and state-approved happiness, has decided crypto is the next big thing. President Berdimuhamedov, aka “The Crypto Enthusiast Who Definitely Uses A Flip Phone,” passed a law to regulate the industry. Because when you think “blockchain innovation,” you think total state surveillance, right?

The rules? Exchanges must get licenses, do KYC checks (yes, even for your grandma’s secret Bitcoin stash), and store assets securely. Banks? They’re out. But hey, the state can cancel your token issuance or force refunds. So much for decentralization! 🤷♂️

Licensing and mining rules under Turkmenistan’s law

Miners need to register. Mining pools? Also register. Covert mining is banned. Because obviously, the government wants to know if you’re secretly turning your basement into a crypto farm. 🕵️♂️

The central bank might run its own blockchain. Translation: Citizens will trade crypto on state-controlled platforms. How’s that for a “decentralized” future? 🤭

🚨BREAKING: 🇹🇲Turkmenistan just made crypto LEGAL.

The new LAW, effective Jan 1, will require licensing and set legal standards for crypto in the country.

– Coin Bureau (@coinbureau)

Crypto isn’t legal tender here. It’s just… pretend money? The law splits assets into “backed” and “unbacked.” Regulators will decide how to redeem them “in emergencies.” Like when the president decides your crypto balance is too high. 🚨

Government commissions and regulatory foundations

In November, officials met to discuss crypto. A “State Commission” will oversee everything. Because nothing says “transparency” like another layer of bureaucracy. 📉

They claim this will “stimulate investment.” Sure. And I’m investing in a bridge in Turkmenistan. 🌉

Economic reasons behind Turkmenistan’s crypto push

Turkmenistan relies on natural gas exports. So they’re pivoting to crypto to “diversify.” Because nothing says “economic stability” like Bitcoin, right? 🪪💸

Comparison with global crypto trends

Turkmenistan joins the “state-controlled crypto” trend. The UK wants to tax DeFi. Sweden’s revising risk rules. Meanwhile, Kyrgyzstan launched a stablecoin with Binance. Central Asia: the new Wild West, but with more paperwork. 🤠

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Strict oversight and control measures

Exchanges must do KYC, AML checks, and use cold storage. Miners must register. The government can void token sales. So, crypto’s legal… as long as you do exactly what the state says. 🕐🔒

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2025-11-29 09:18