Ashgabat: Turkmenistan is moving toward creating a regulated digital-assets sector, as the government reviewed a draft Roadmap for the Regulation of Virtual Assets and the Implementation of Mining Technologies for 2026-2030, Trend reports via the Turkmen Cabinet of Ministers. The announcement was made at a cabinet meeting chaired by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

According to Trend News Agency, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Hojamyrat Geldimyradov presented the draft document, which was prepared on presidential instruction and in line with recommendations from Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The roadmap outlines the legal, technological, and organizational foundations needed to establish a functioning virtual-assets market in Turkmenistan. It includes measures with defined timelines and responsible institutions aimed at shaping the regulatory environment and supporting the development of digital-asset activities, including mining.

The plan highlights key areas such as exploring international best practices, crafting sector-specific legislation, enhancing energy and telecommunications infrastructure, attracting investments, and initiating pilot projects. Additionally, it emphasizes cybersecurity, energy-efficiency standards, and the training of specialized personnel.