Turkmenistan to Legalise Crypto Mining and Exchanges Under Central Bank Control From 1 January 2026

Turkmenistan will legalise cryptocurrency mining and trading platforms starting 1 January 2026 under a strict licensing regime overseen by the Central Bank. The reform, signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedow, aims to monetise excess gas-fired power capacity and diversify an economy heavily reliant on natural gas exports. While mining and exchanges gain legal status, using cryptocurrencies to pay for goods and services remains prohibited, and questions persist over how extensive internet censorship will align with large-scale blockchain operations.