Kazakhstan AIFC Regulator Seeks Apple and Google Support to Block Coinbase, HTX
Astana International Financial Center (AIFC) regulator aims to enforce crypto exchange injunctions through tech giants.
Astana International Financial Center (AIFC) regulator aims to enforce crypto exchange injunctions through tech giants. HTX DAO (HTX) is trading at R$0,000082 ($0.00000165), down 0.6% since this brief published. This is an original Kriptometre brief based on reporting by Unchained, with live market data added, as of Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:07:01 UTC.
This move highlights the growing regulatory pressure on unlicensed crypto platforms and the innovative approaches regulators are taking to enforce rulings against global tech companies. It could set a precedent for how financial regulators collaborate with major tech firms to enforce crypto-related restrictions.
- AIFC regulator won court injunctions against Coinbase, HTX and four other crypto platforms.
- Apple and Google are being approached to help enforce the bans on their app stores.
- The targeted platforms are accused of offering unlicensed crypto services in Kazakhstan.
- HTX DAO price remains relatively stable despite the regulatory pressure.
Kazakhstan's Astana International Financial Center (AIFC) regulator is taking steps to enforce court injunctions against several cryptocurrency exchanges, including Coinbase and HTX, by involving major tech companies. The regulator has won court orders against Coinbase, HTX, BingX, BitMart, WEEX, and 
Bitcoin.com for allegedly operating unlicensed crypto services within the AIFC.
According to Unchained, the court did not order Apple and Google directly but the AIFC regulator intends to serve them the injunctions. This approach aims to leverage the control these tech giants have over their app stores to block access to the sanctioned platforms.
CoinCodex corroborates the list of affected platforms but does not mention the specific interaction with Apple and Google. This discrepancy suggests a difference in emphasis on the enforcement mechanism details across the coverage.
The move comes as part of Kazakhstan's broader efforts to regulate its crypto market, which has seen significant growth and attracted international attention. The AIFC has been actively working on establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets.
In the current market context, the total crypto market cap stands at $2.89 trillion, with Bitcoin up 1.82% in the last 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index is at 63, indicating a state of 'Greed' among investors. 
HTX DAO, one of the affected platforms, has seen minimal price movement despite the regulatory developments, currently trading at $0.00000166.
Since this brief published about 3 hours ago, HTX DAO (HTX) has moved from R$0,000082$0.00000166 to R$0,000082$0.00000165 — -0.60%.
The chart plots HTX's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Kriptometre's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Yatırım tavsiyesi değildir.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 HTX ≈ 0.000085 ₺ (about $0.00000165), up 0.0% over 24 hours. The real itself trades about 3.8% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Turkish buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Kazakhstan AIFC Regulator Seeks Apple and Google Support to — questions & answers
What platforms are affected by the AIFC injunctions?
Coinbase, HTX, BingX, BitMart, WEEX, and Bitcoin.com face injunctions for allegedly operating unlicensed services.
How does the AIFC plan to enforce the bans?
The AIFC regulator will serve the injunctions to Apple and Google to block the platforms on their app stores.
Why is this enforcement significant?
It demonstrates a novel approach to crypto regulation by involving major tech companies in enforcement.
How much is 1 HTX DAO worth in real today?
About 0.000085 ₺ at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Turkishs typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.00000165. The real price moves with both HTX's US-dollar price and the USDT/BRL rate; use our HTX DAO in real page for any amount.
Has HTX DAO's price moved since this brief was published?
HTX is down 0.60% since this brief first published — trading at R$0,000082 ($0.00000165) now versus R$0,000082 ($0.00000166) at publication. Kriptometre re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Kriptometre brief that synthesises reporting from Unchained. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Kriptometre brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.