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flag Kyrgyzstan launched a ruble-pegged stablecoin and digital som, backed by Binance, amid sanctions and upcoming elections.

flag Kyrgyzstan has launched a national stablecoin, A5A7, pegged to the Russian ruble and operating on the BNB Chain, as part of a digital finance initiative with Binance. flag The country also introduced a central bank digital currency, the digital som, for government payments, with plans to pilot it in phases and expand nationwide by 2026. flag A national cryptocurrency reserve, including Binance’s BNB token, will be established. flag The move, backed by President Sadyr Japarov and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, aims to boost financial inclusion and attract digital investment, though the stablecoin is under Western sanctions for allegedly aiding Russia sanctions evasion. flag The country is preparing for a snap parliamentary election on November 30.

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