2026-01-13 13:01:05

#密码资产动态追踪 Kazakhstan's Iron-Blooded Crackdown on the Underground Crypto Scene

Recently, a wave of regulatory storms in Kazakhstan has drawn attention—Tokayev's government financial regulators just released their 2025 action plan, directly targeting the soft underbelly of local crypto crime.

This crackdown was substantial: 22 underground crypto exchange hubs were shut down nationwide in one go, and further investigation uncovered over 1,100 illegal online trading channels. Even more aggressive, the police froze nearly 20,000 "ghost cards"—these bank cards appear legitimate on the surface but are actually front cards used by money laundering gangs to launder dirty money into "compliant funds."

From physical brick-and-mortar operations to virtual trading channels, from physical cards to on-chain fund flows, this operation covered the entire criminal chain. The black market's funding chain was directly cut off, causing a severe blow to the local illegal crypto exchange ecosystem.

Cryptography itself is a neutral tool, but the gray areas surrounding it have always been a focus for regulators. This action reflects that countries across Eurasia are intensifying efforts to crack down on illegal crypto activities.

What do you think? Will this wave of regulation further impact other regions? Feel free to share your views in the comments.

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ImaginaryWhale

· 01-14 00:53

This move by Kazakhstan is really ruthless, freezing 20,000 ghost cards at once—who can withstand this?

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ApeEscapeArtist

· 01-13 13:29

Holy shit, 22 hideouts blown up directly? This efficiency is insane, the criminal underworld must be crying.

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ShitcoinArbitrageur

· 01-13 13:17

Kazakhstan's crackdown this time is quite fierce, but how long can this kind of cleanup last? Taking down 22 hideouts at once? Looks like they're serious, not just going through the motions. Freezing 20,000 ghost cards—now that's hitting the pain point. Without these, it becomes much harder to launder money with stolen cards. Regulatory pressure in Eurasia is increasing, we need to think about how things will develop next. It feels like this storm will eventually blow to the surrounding areas. Doing compliant business might actually be more reassuring.

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CryptoPunster

· 01-13 13:16

Kazakhstan's recent actions are really fierce, directly freezing 20,000 ghost cards, cutting off the black market's cash flow. --- So, those guys who make profits through underground exchanges might now be eating dirt at home. --- With regulatory storms blowing this way, how can other regions possibly remain unaffected? A chain reaction is probably coming soon. --- I just want to know how many of the 1100 online channels are actually part of our "circle of friends." --- It's hilarious. The biggest fear for black market operations isn't a price drop, but having their funding chains pulled out one by one. That's true liquidation. --- Are the local governments holding a meeting? The crackdown is becoming more coordinated and unified. --- Freezing accounts with fake identities is effective, directly blocking the money laundering channels. The gray market really has no way out now.

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