Bishkek, April 19, 2026 /Kabar/. President Sadyr Zhaparov received in Bishkek Justin Sun, founder of the TRON blockchain platform.
The issues of global financial transformation, the development of virtual assets, and blockchain technologies in Kyrgyzstan were discussed. Welcoming the TRON platform founder, the head of state emphasized his key role in the crypto industry and his personal contribution to the development of decentralized finance. "Today, in the digital age, thanks to such innovations, a new digital Silk Road is being created – a network of open interaction and financial freedom," said Sadyr Zhaparov. He noted that high throughput, instant transaction finalization, and low fees have made TRON one of the dominant infrastructures for stablecoins. The president emphasized the creation last year of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies, under his personal leadership. This platform combines the efforts of relevant government agencies and the best practices of internationally recognized blockchain industry experts.
"In just less than a year of activity, the National Council and its Secretariat have made tremendous progress. We held several state-level meetings where decisions were made that were in demand by the market, from the launch of a national stablecoin, testing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), to the implementation of pilot regimes," the head of state said.
In this context, he noted the open government policy that has helped attract major tech companies and leading global experts to the country, and the visit of the TRON founder is a clear confirmation of this.
"Our strategic goal is to make Kyrgyzstan a regional hub for virtual assets and Web3 technologies in Central Asia. The virtual asset market is currently actively developing in the country, the number of licensed participants is growing, the regulatory framework is being strengthened, and infrastructure projects are emerging," emphasized Sadyr Zhaparov.
The head of state noted that important amendments were made to the Law "On Virtual Assets" earlier this year. Furthermore, a new government body for regulating and licensing the virtual asset sector will soon be appointed.
"Our society is actively embracing digital opportunities. According to the Chainalysis global index, Kyrgyzstan ranks 19th globally in cryptocurrency adoption and is a clear leader in Central Asia. This places a responsibility on the state to create a transparent and reliable infrastructure," the president emphasized.
Justin Sun noted that he sees great potential in the development of the virtual asset market in Kyrgyzstan. The founder of the TRON blockchain platform delivered a detailed presentation outlining the operating principles and key indicators of HTX, one of the leading international cryptocurrency exchanges, as well as the TRON platform's ecosystem.
He also discussed plans to obtain a license to operate in the virtual asset sector in Kyrgyzstan and his intention to promote programs aimed at increasing digital literacy among the population and implementing blockchain technologies and artificial intelligence.
Justin Sun noted that Kyrgyzstan's accumulated experience will be extremely useful for neighboring countries and expressed confidence that Kyrgyzstan will become a reliable strategic partner with which TRON can confidently expand its operational network and scale its services throughout Central Asia.
Finally, Sadyr Zhaparov instructed the Secretariat of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies to ensure effective cooperation and the practical implementation of joint plans and projects.