During the plenary session at Astana Finance Days 2026 in Astana, National Bank Chairman Timur Suleimenov highlighted the necessity of regulating the growing digital finance sector in Kazakhstan. Suleimenov acknowledged the current unregulated nature of the space, stating it operates effectively regardless of formal oversight. He emphasized the importance of bringing digital finance into a regulated framework to harness its benefits and mitigate potential risks. The remarks came during a discussion titled "Rewiring the Architecture of Finance." Kazakhstan is actively seeking to establish a role for itself in this evolving financial landscape. The Astana Finance Days event serves as a platform for discussing these crucial issues and charting a course for the future of finance in Kazakhstan. The goal is to create a stable and innovative environment for digital financial services.