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WhiteBIT Launches Licensed Crypto Exchange in Kazakhstan — WBT Token Hits $55 ATH

Tue Nov 04 2025

WhiteBIT expands into Kazakhstan with an AFSA license, tenge integration plans, and a $55 WBT token rally. The move cements Kazakhstan as a rising crypto hub.

WhiteBIT Enters Kazakhstan — A New Frontier for Regulated Crypto in Central Asia

Europe’s largest exchange steps into Astana with a full license, a local currency on the way, and a $55+ token breaking records.

⚡ Quick Facts

📜 License: AFSA FinTech Lab (№ AFSA-A-LA-2025-0003), valid until Jan 22, 2027
👥 Users: 8 million + globally
🔒 Security: 96% of assets in cold storage
💸 Daily volume: $9.6 billion (verified by Hacken CCSS)
🚀 WBT Token: New ATH at $55 + — Top 30 by market cap

🌍 WhiteBIT Plants Its Flag in Kazakhstan

WhiteBIT has officially gone live in Kazakhstan — one of Asia’s most crypto-curious and rapidly regulating markets. The exchange is now operating under the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA), joining the country’s drive to build a compliant, transparent digital-asset ecosystem.

“Kazakhstan isn’t just another market for us — it’s a strategic region with massive potential and growing interest in digital finance,” said Volodymyr Nosov, founder and CEO of WhiteBIT and W Group. “Our goal is to strengthen trust through secure infrastructure and user-centric services.”

The move follows the government’s recent crackdown on 130 unregulated exchanges — a clear signal that Astana wants innovation without chaos.

💼 Licensed, Audited, Trusted

Operating under AFSA’s FinTech Lab license, WhiteBIT Kazakhstan is authorized to provide digital-asset trading and custody services inside the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) sandbox. Users can verify the license on AFSA’s official site (afsa.kz).

The exchange already serves over 8 million users across Europe and Asia, with a reputation for institutional-grade security: 96% of assets are held offline and the platform is CCSS-certified by Hacken.

“Kazakhstan’s market is stable and dynamic,” said Maksat Kurmanov, CEO of WhiteBIT Kazakhstan. “We want to grow with the local community — sharing knowledge, building partnerships, and raising financial literacy.”

🇰🇿 Next Step: Tenge Integration

WhiteBIT plans to add Kazakhstani tenge (KZT) for deposits and trading pairs, making crypto access simpler for local users. Alongside this, the exchange is launching education initiatives and community programs to help Kazakhstan’s crypto users trade safely and legally.

The goal is clear: to anchor WhiteBIT as the region’s trusted gateway to digital assets — bridging European infrastructure with Central Asian adoption.

💥 WBT Token Hits a New High

WhiteBIT’s native token, WBT, soared past $55, securing a spot among the Top-30 cryptocurrencies by market cap. The rally reflects investor confidence in the exchange’s expansion strategy and the ecosystem around Whitechain, its fast and verifiable blockchain network.

The token’s performance mirrors WhiteBIT’s broader momentum — regulatory progress, global growth, and increasing institutional trust.

🧭 Why This Matters

WhiteBIT’s regulated launch in Kazakhstan cements the country’s status as a growing hub for compliant crypto innovation. It also marks a shift from unregulated trading toward transparent digital finance infrastructure — exactly what global markets are demanding.

For Kazakhstan, this means new jobs, education programs, and access to secure financial rails. For WhiteBIT, it’s a strategic bridge between Europe and Asia’s digital economies.