He also emphasized that while only 5% of digital assets are currently regulated, the country is moving to maximize the potential of its digital finance infrastructure. One of the latest developments is the establishment of a state cryptocurrency reserve, based at the National Investment Corporation. This crypto reserve will become part of Kazakhstan’s overall sovereign reserves managed by the National Bank. When asked about the future impact of digital assets in two years’ time, Zhalenov turned the conversation to the convergence of programmable money, programmable assets, and AI agents. Hosted by the Kazakhstan Central Securities Depository (KCSD), the forum united the regional associations representing nearly 135 organizations worldwide.