NBKR and CertiK Establish Long-Term Strategic Partnership on Digital Som Security and Digital Asset

Sanzhar Abdygaziev, Member of the NBKR Management Board (left), and Jason Jiang, Chief Business Officer of CertiK, at the MoU signing.

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) and CertiK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a long-term strategic partnership to advance cooperation on Digital Som security and digital asset oversight. The partnership brings CertiK into a central-bank environment shaped by stringent security, compliance, and operational requirements, serving as a model for similar engagements with other highly regulated institutions.

“The Memorandum of Understanding that we are signing today establishes a framework for further dialogue and cooperation,” said Mr. Sanzhar Abdygaziev, Member of the Board (Management Board) of the NBKR. “We see particular value in exchanging experience and expertise in blockchain and digital asset security, cybersecurity, AML/CFT, and the analysis and monitoring of digital asset transactions.”

“Digital asset infrastructure requires security and risk management to be considered from the earliest stages of design through ongoing operation,” said Ronghui Gu, Co-Founder and CEO of CertiK. “We look forward to bringing CertiK's expertise and experience to our long-term cooperation with the NBKR, supporting the secure development of the country's digital asset ecosystem.”

Under the MoU, the parties intend to exchange expertise and explore cooperation in areas including blockchain and digital asset security, security assessments, formal verification, cybersecurity, and operational resilience. Drawing on its experience in digital asset security and risk management, CertiK will provide technical and strategic support across these areas.

The partnership will also extend to digital asset oversight and regulatory advisory support, covering areas such as AML/CFT, digital asset custody, security standards, and licensing requirements. The parties will also explore the deployment of CertiK's Supervision and Compliance solutions to strengthen ongoing risk monitoring and regulatory oversight, alongside training and knowledge transfer in relevant technical and regulatory areas.

Beyond its work with the NBKR, CertiK has contributed to digital asset regulatory and policy discussions across multiple markets. This includes providing technical advisory support to regulators in the United States and responding to regulatory consultations issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Together, these engagements reflect the growing role of technical security expertise in supporting regulated digital asset markets and infrastructure.

About National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR)

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) is the country's central bank and the primary authority responsible for maintaining price stability, safeguarding the stability of the banking and payment systems, and supporting the sustainable development of Kyrgyzstan's financial sector. The NBKR regulates and supervises financial institutions, manages monetary policy and international reserves, and oversees the national payment infrastructure. It is also advancing financial innovation through its Digital Som central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative, aimed at modernizing payments, expanding financial inclusion, and strengthening the resilience and efficiency of the country's financial ecosystem.

About CertiK

CertiK is the largest Web3 security services provider and a trusted risk management partner for regulators, institutions, and Web3 innovators worldwide. Since 2017, CertiK has protected over $600 billion in digital assets across 150+ countries and regions, while providing full-lifecycle security and risk management solutions for institutional clients. Operating under SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 standards, CertiK works closely with regulators worldwide on digital asset policy development and regulatory consultation.

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