According to CoinMarketCap, Turkmenistan enacted a new law effective Jan 2 that legalizes crypto exchanges and mining while clarifying that crypto is not legal tender, source CoinMarketCap on X on Jan 8, 2026. According to CoinMarketCap, the framework permits non-residents to conduct mining and allows mining pools, and requires exchanges to obtain licenses with KYC and AML compliance, source CoinMarketCap on X on Jan 8, 2026. According to CoinMarketCap, the policy follows Kazakhstan's playbook to leverage surplus energy for mining revenue beyond natural gas exports, source CoinMarketCap on X on Jan 8, 2026.