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Alatau City: Expert analysis on crypto potential and market volatility

The smart city of the future between Almaty and Konaev – put into context for European companies

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Published · last updated · 12 Mar 2026

Blockchain expert Azim Khan assesses the prospects of Alatau City as a potential crypto hub in Eurasia. He highlights the city's technological advantages for establishing new regulatory standards and digital infrastructure. The analysis is conducted against the backdrop of current market fluctuations in Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Key facts

  • Bitcoin fell from its October 2025 peak of $126,000 to $70,000.
  • Ethereum dropped from its peak of $3,800 to $2,000.
  • Azim Khan is co-founder of the blockchain platform Miden.
  • Miden raised $25 million in a seed round from a16z, 1kx, and Hack VC.
  • Khan is a partner of the Tumar Innovation Hub in the UAE.

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  1. «У Казахстана есть все шансы стать криптохабом в Евразии». Эксперт о ситуации на рынке, факторе Трампа и перспективах Alatau CityDigitalBusiness.kz · · KK

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