Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has signed a strategic partnership with the National Investment Agency of Kyrgyzstan.
The goal is to promote cryptocurrency payment acceptance and enhance digital financial education nationwide.
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This partnership, announced on 05/04, officially formalizes the Mnemonics (MoU) to expand digital asset usage in Kyrgyzstan.
This builds upon a previous agreement signed during the Digital Asset Development Council meeting, attended by President Sadyr Japarov.
According to the latest agreement, Binance Pay will be introduced as a tool to support seamless cryptocurrency payments across the region.
This implementation will simplify international money transfers and trade flows, especially between Kyrgyzstan, neighboring Central Asian countries, and members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
"This Mnemonics represents our shared vision of leveraging blockchain technology to create sustainable economic opportunities, improve financial inclusion, and promote monetary freedom in Kyrgyzstan," said Kyrylo Khomiakov, Regional Director for CEE, Central Asia, and Africa at Binance.
Beyond cryptocurrency payments, this initiative prioritizes public education. Binance Academy will collaborate with the Investment Agency to develop appropriate financial education programs for both institutions and ordinary citizens.
These efforts aim to equip Kyrgyzstan residents with the necessary knowledge to navigate digital assets and Web3 technology.
The educational programs will cover various topics, from basic cryptocurrency awareness to more advanced digital financial concepts.
According to the exchange, this move is part of a broader plan to empower local entrepreneurs and promote innovation in the country's technology sector.
Farhat Iminov, head of the National Investment Agency, described this partnership as a forward-thinking step towards building a robust digital financial ecosystem.
He emphasized the importance of establishing a solid legal framework for cryptocurrency acceptance and improving financial knowledge accessibility.
This move marks another milestone in Binance's increasingly significant role as a cryptocurrency policy partner for governments.
Earlier this year, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao was appointed as a strategic advisor to Pakistan's Cryptocurrency Council. He has also been advising the Kyrgyzstan government on developing their Web3 and blockchain ecosystem.
Additionally, Binance CEO Richard Teng revealed that the company is helping several countries explore ideas about Strategic Bitcoin Reserves, similar to the United States' approach.
