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The AIFC Court has barred Coinbase, BingX, Bitcoin.com, HTX, BitMart and WEEX from offering or marketing digital-asset services or distributing related mobile apps within the Astana International Financial Centre without required licenses, according to Kazakhstan’s Astana Financial Services Authority.
Why it matters
The injunctions target access to services and apps inside the AIFC, tying market participation there to licensing. The order concerns activity within the financial centre, rather than a general ban across Kazakhstan.
Market impact
The court first issued its ruling on September 15 and amended it on September 18 to remove LBank after the platform blocked access to its services in Kazakhstan. The change underscores that platforms’ access decisions can affect how the restrictions apply.
Source: [AFSA – Astana Financial Services Authority » AIFC Court Issues Injunctions Against Operators of Several Unlicensed Crypto Platforms](https://afsa.aifc.kz/aifc-court-issues-injunctions-against-operators-of-several-unlicensed-crypto-platforms/)
Frequently asked questions
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Which platforms are covered by the AIFC Court injunctions?
The injunctions cover Coinbase, BingX, Bitcoin.com, HTX, BitMart and WEEX.
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What activities do the injunctions prohibit within the AIFC?
The platforms cannot offer or market digital-asset services or distribute related mobile applications within the AIFC without the required licenses.
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Do the injunctions amount to a general ban across Kazakhstan?
The announced restrictions concern activity within the Astana International Financial Centre; the announcement does not describe a general ban across Kazakhstan.
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When did the court issue and amend its ruling?
The court issued its original ruling on September 15 and amended it on September 18.
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Why was LBank removed from the amended order?
LBank was removed after the platform blocked access to its services in Kazakhstan.
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