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Digital tenge to get legal tender status in Kazakhstan

Digital tenge to get legal tender status in Kazakhstan

Legislative norms establishing the legal status of the third form of the national currency come into force on July 18.

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan|DealsJuly 17, 2026
Kaspi.kz completes acquisition of Rabobank in Turkey: the bank will become the financial base for Hepsiburada

Kaspi.kz completes acquisition of Rabobank in Turkey: the

bank will become the financial base for Hepsiburada

The Kazakhstani fintech holding has officially closed the deal to acquire the Turkish bank. The company needs the license to launch financial services around the Hepsiburada marketplace.

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan|MarketsJuly 16, 2026
Halyk Finance adds Sharia investment screening by fintech Ailat to its app

Halyk Finance adds Sharia investment screening by fintech Ailat to its app

The Kazakhstani broker has separated Islamic securities into a dedicated section of its mobile app. A partner fintech company provides asset screening according to international standards.

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan|ProductJuly 16, 2026
Five banks in Kazakhstan receive universal licenses

Five banks in Kazakhstan receive universal licenses

ARDFM begins transitioning the market to a differentiated system: major players secure universal bank status.

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan|ProductJuly 15, 2026
"The Black Box Effect": Why Kazakhstanis Distrust Banking AI Assistants

"The Black Box Effect": Why Kazakhstanis Distrust Banking AI Assistants

Chatbots are annoying, and AI decisions look like a “black box.” People are only ready to trust the algorithm when they see what the answer is based on.

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan|ResearchJuly 14, 2026
Why Buying Medicines Online Turns Into a Quest With an Uncertain Outcome for Kazakhstanis

Why Buying Medicines Online Turns Into a Quest With an Uncertain Outcome for Kazakhstanis

Ordering medicines online in Kazakhstan is a lottery: a drug is listed as in stock but is actually unavailable, and users fear making a mistake when choosing an alternative.

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan|ResearchJuly 14, 2026
Kids' Cards in Kazakhstan: The Child is Bored, the Parent is Anxious

Kids' Cards in Kazakhstan: The Child is Bored, the Parent is Anxious

Kids’ cards are stuck between extremes: either a boring “micro-bank” with adult terminology or a toy the child quickly outgrows.

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan|ResearchJuly 14, 2026
Why Kazakhstani Beginners Abandon Investing After the First Dip

Why Kazakhstani Beginners Abandon Investing After the First Dip

Opening a brokerage account takes just a few clicks, but beginners close them after the first dip—scared off by terminal jargon and a portfolio in the red.

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan|ResearchJuly 14, 2026
Digital ID Triumph and Fear of Blocks: How Kazakhstanis Use GovTech in Banks

Digital ID Triumph and Fear of Blocks: How Kazakhstanis Use GovTech in Banks

Digital IDs and eGov integration in bank apps build strong user trust. But two fears hold users back: account blocks and outdated documents.

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan|ResearchJuly 14, 2026
Fear of Flight Cancellations and the Bonus Hunt: How Kazakhstanis Buy Travel in Superapps

Fear of Flight Cancellations and the Bonus Hunt: How Kazakhstanis Buy Travel in Superapps

Banks offer better deals on tours and tickets than traditional operators. Yet peace of mind beats price: travelers want to know what happens if their flight gets canceled.

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan|ResearchJuly 14, 2026
Why automatic analytics "lie" and Kazakhstanis still track budgets manually in spreadsheets

Why automatic analytics "lie" and Kazakhstanis still track budgets manually in spreadsheets

Almost every bank offers spending charts, yet users still track their budgets in Excel because they don’t trust automatic categorization.

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan|ResearchJuly 14, 2026
The Bank as a Ticket Office: What Keeps Superapps from Becoming Leisure Hubs

The Bank as a Ticket Office: What Keeps Superapps from Becoming Leisure Hubs

You can buy a ticket through a bank, but the app remains a checkout counter. When planning downtime, users do not want to see loan balances next to movie posters.

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan|ResearchJuly 14, 2026
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