Payward has received preliminary regulatory approval to operate in Kazakhstan.

Kraken's parent company, Payward, has received preliminary regulatory approval to operate in Kazakhstan. The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has granted in principle approval to issue a license to Payward Kazakhstan, located in the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), authorizing the company to offer cryptocurrency trading, investment products, and digital asset custody services. (Source: Crowdfund Insider)