Kazakhstan's AFSA Plans Court Orders for Apple and Google to Block 6 Crypto Apps

Kazakhstan's Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) announced on Oct. 20 that it plans to send court orders to Apple and Google to restrict mobile app distribution for 6 unauthorized crypto platforms, including Coinbase, BingX, Bitcoin-com, Huobi Global (HTX), BitMart, and WEEX. The enforcement stems from a Sept. 15 default judgment and a Sept. 18 variation order banning unauthorized digital-asset services and mobile app distribution in or to users within the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), though AFSA has not yet confirmed service on the app-store operators or technical implementation. AFSA removed LBank from the Sept. 18 variation order after its operator independently blocked access in Kazakhstan, while 9 other platforms voluntarily restricted their apps across both Apple's App Store and Google Play to have claims withdrawn. The court action began in early 2026 after the regulator issued warnings to more than 20 platforms in 2025, and 7 platforms have subsequently stated they intend to obtain licenses to operate digital-asset trading facilities. Once notice is served, Apple and Google become bound by the injunctions as if they were parties to the case, though the order permits them to seek modifications or have it set aside after acknowledging service.