Chinese Rocket Debris Identified as Source of Glowing Sky Phenomenon
A glowing object spotted over Kazakhstan and Russia on October 12 has been identified as the debris of a Chinese Kuaizhou-11 rocket stage re-entering the atmosphere.

A glowing object spotted over Kazakhstan and Russia on October 12 has been identified as the debris of a Chinese Kuaizhou-11 rocket stage re-entering the atmosphere.

85% of information security directors in Kazakhstan are concerned about the risks of employees using public AI tools for corporate data, according to a report by Softline.
Yandex services in Kazakhstan are experiencing technical disruptions following a series of drone attacks on the company's data centers in Russia.

New legislation in Kazakhstan mandates that critical infrastructure entities implement continuous cybersecurity monitoring and annual audits starting in 2026.
Tether has partnered with the National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Alatau City Authority to explore stablecoin development and asset tokenization.

Tether partners with the National Bank of Kazakhstan and Alatau City to explore a tenge-backed stablecoin and develop a framework for real-world asset tokenization.

Tether has partnered with the National Bank of Kazakhstan and Alatau City to explore a tenge-pegged stablecoin and local asset tokenization projects.

The GdeKotBot project in Kazakhstan is using AI-powered cameras and GPS trackers mounted on free-roaming cats to help locate missing pets.

Kazakhstan-based startup GdeKotBot is using AI and camera-equipped cats to locate missing pets, having already reunited 407 animals with their owners.
Beeline Kazakhstan and Starlink Mobile have introduced Direct to Cell satellite connectivity, allowing standard smartphones to access messaging and basic internet services in remote areas.
Beeline Kazakhstan has launched the Starlink Direct to Cell service, becoming the first country in Central Asia to offer satellite connectivity for standard smartphones.

Kazakhstan has authorized the use of flare gas for off-grid Bitcoin mining to boost its global hash rate share while introducing tax incentives for domestic digital asset trading.

South Korea’s Dunamu has partnered with Kazakhstan’s Alatau City to develop digital financial infrastructure, targeting $60 million in initial tokenization pilots.

VAS Experts has unveiled a framework for Kazakhstan's broadband providers to launch mobile services by leveraging existing infrastructure to reduce capital costs.

The Astana International Financial Centre is positioning itself as a strategic gateway for Chinese companies to access Eurasian markets and scale their technology operations.

Alem Capital Management, which raised $115 million for its initial funds, is targeting a $1 billion expansion to strengthen Kazakhstan's venture ecosystem and ties with China.

Central Asian companies are seeking to diversify their funding sources by establishing new capital routes between Astana and Hong Kong.

Kazakhstan and Russia are planning to transform the Baikonur Cosmodrome into an international space hub to attract new partners and increase launch activity.

Binance signed three memoranda of intent with Kazakhstan's government and financial institutions to develop stablecoins, payments, and tax residency for investors.
