Kyrgyz President Confirms Listing of National Stablecoin on Binance
President Sadyr Zhaparov announced that the Kyrgyz stablecoin, KGST, has been listed on Binance. The token is pegged 1:1 to the Kyrgyz som and is designed to function as a digital representation of the national currency.
Kyrgyzstan has listed its som-pegged stablecoin, KGST, on a major global crypto exchange
KGST is backed 1:1 by the national currency and runs on a public blockchain
The project represents a rare state-linked alternative to privately issued stablecoins
National currency enters crypto markets
According to the president, KGST is fully backed by the som and operates on BNB Chain. The listing marks a rare case in which a stablecoin linked to a sovereign currency – rather than issued by a private company – is made available on a large international trading platform.
Zhaparov described the launch as an important step for Kyrgyzstan’s digital finance strategy, congratulating the development team and participants involved in bringing the project to market. He said the stablecoin could help extend the use of the som into digital payments and blockchain-based financial activity.
Shift away from privately issued stablecoins
Most widely used stablecoins today are issued by private firms and backed by corporate reserves, often denominated in U.S. dollars. KGST represents a different model, where the backing comes directly from a national currency rather than a private balance sheet.
This approach emerges as regulators in other regions explore new frameworks for stablecoin issuance, including bank-led models under regulatory oversight. A state-linked stablecoin shifts the focus from corporate trust to sovereign backing, potentially appealing to jurisdictions seeking more control over digital currency use.
Regional first with cross-border ambitions
Zhaparov said KGST is the first stablecoin from countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States to be listed on a global crypto exchange. Beyond its symbolic value, the project is intended to support cross-border payments and improve the integration of Kyrgyzstan’s currency into the global digital asset ecosystem.
By placing a som-pegged token directly into international crypto markets, Kyrgyzstan is testing whether a national currency can gain relevance on public blockchains alongside dominant dollar-based stablecoins. The longer-term impact will depend on adoption, liquidity, and how other countries respond to similar initiatives.
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Filed under: Bitcoin - @ December 24, 2025 6:22 pm