Uzbekistan Places Restrictions on Crypto Trading – Cryptocurrency Regulation

Tough times for cryptocurrency in Uzbekistan as the government places a ban on crypto trading. 

This is according to a post by a local news outlet. According to it, the ban was effected by the National Project Management Agency.

However, not all is doom and gloom. Thus, the regulatory agency still allows the holders of cryptocurrencies to sell their coins on two platforms. Those which have a corresponding license.

At the same time, users will need to complete quite stringent identification procedures. The country believes this will help obstruct money laundering.

Previously, Uzbekistan was somewhat receptive to cryptocurrencies. Thus, this news comes as a shock to the crypto space. In September 2018, the government even legalized cryptocurrencies. Signing a memo to regulate crypto exchanges, mining and even initial coin offerings (ICO).

President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, that same month laid the foundation for a state-run blockchain fund known as the “Digital Trust.” He…