Kazakhstan Imposes Purchase Limits on Retail Crypto Investors
Authorities in Kazakhstan have introduced restrictions on the amounts of cryptocurrency retail investors can buy on local exchanges. Officials explained the decision citing the need to protect private individuals from exposure to the risks associated with digital financial assets. Investors in Kazakhstan Can Buy up to $1,000 in Crypto a Month Without Declaring Income Kazakhstan has adopted limits for crypto purchases made by retail investors on the exchanges registered at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), the local business news portal Capital reported, quoting....
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