Kazakhstan Launches Central Asia’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF on AIX

Thu Aug 14 2025
Fonte Capital debuts BETF, a regulated spot Bitcoin ETF on the Astana International Exchange, giving retail and institutional investors direct BTC exposure.

Kazakhstan Enters the Bitcoin ETF Arena — Central Asia’s First Spot BTC Fund Goes Live

Astana’s Fonte Capital just made Bitcoin investing a whole lot more mainstream in the heart of Eurasia.


📌 Quick Take

  • ETF name/ticker: Fonte Bitcoin ETF OEIC (BETF)
  • Launch date: Aug 13, 2025
  • Exchange: Astana International Exchange (AIX)
  • Asset: Spot Bitcoin (USD-quoted)
  • Custodian: BitGo Trust (U.S.-regulated)
  • Access: Retail + institutional investors

🚀 The First in Central Asia

Kazakhstan’s Fonte Capital just dropped a first-of-its-kind in the region — a regulated spot Bitcoin ETF. BETF trades on the Astana International Exchange, holding Bitcoin directly so investors get pure BTC exposure without the headache of wallets, private keys, or custody drama.


BETF operates under the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) framework — a legal zone designed for:

  • Licensed exchanges & custodians
  • Investor asset protection from sanctions
  • Reduced dependency on foreign issuers

BitGo Trust, a heavyweight in U.S. crypto custody, keeps the coins safe, making BETF a compliance-first product with global-grade security.


🏙️ Kazakhstan’s Bigger Crypto Push

The ETF launch isn’t a one-off — Kazakhstan is all-in on crypto infrastructure:

  • Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov’s April reforms to liberalize digital asset use
  • “CryptoCity” pilot project: everyday crypto payments
  • Banking rails built for both fiat & digital asset liquidity
  • New demand for blockchain compliance & analytics pros

🌍 Global Context

With BETF, Kazakhstan joins the U.S., Hong Kong, and other ETF-friendly hubs offering regulated Bitcoin exposure. For investors in Central Asia and beyond, this means:

  • No need for private custody risk
  • Open to retail investors — not just whales
  • Transparent, regulated, and liquid BTC exposure

💬 The Pitch from Fonte Capital

“The listing of BETF marks an important step in the development of Kazakhstan’s investment infrastructure and provides investors with a regulated and secure way to include Bitcoin in their portfolios.” — Fonte Capital


💡 Why It Matters

Central Asia now has a homegrown Bitcoin ETF, reducing reliance on Western products while boosting AIFC’s status as a financial innovation hub. This could be the spark that pulls more global crypto capital into the region.


TL;DR

Fonte Capital launches BETF, Central Asia’s first spot Bitcoin ETF, trading on AIX with custody by BitGo. It’s regulated, open to retail, and part of Kazakhstan’s bigger plan to turn Astana into a crypto-finance capital.

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