According to @godbole17, Turkmenistan has legalized crypto mining and trading under a new regulatory framework, opening formal crypto market participation in Central Asia. Source: @godbole17 on X, Jan 2, 2026. He notes the Kyrgyz Republic already maintains a progressive digital-asset jurisdiction, highlighting a growing pro-crypto stance within the C5 bloc. Source: @godbole17 on X, Jan 2, 2026. Godbole characterizes the move within the C5+1 Central Asia strategy context and adds that Kazakhstan, the largest C5 economy, could follow with similar policy, a development traders should monitor for potential effects on BTC miner allocation and regional liquidity. Source: @godbole17 on X, Jan 2, 2026.

According to Fox News, former Trump Energy Secretary Rick Perry stated that President Biden's regulatory policies are 'worse than North Korea,' highlighting growing concerns over strict energy and environmental regulations (Fox News, May 31, 2025). For cryptocurrency traders, these comments signal potential for increased regulatory scrutiny on energy-intensive sectors, including crypto mining, which may affect operational costs and market sentiment. The heightened regulatory environment could lead to volatility in crypto assets linked to mining and energy usage.