#cryptonews
Messaging platform Telegram is set to establish a local office in Kazakhstan. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry on Monday, aligns with ongoing efforts to improve communication with local authorities and manage platform content more effectively. Minister Zhaslan Madiyev said that Telegram’s physical presence in Kazakhstan will be an “important step to increase control” and oversight of content on the platform.
The platform has seen a 25% increase in Kazakh users since 2023. The establishment of the office coincides with broader discussions involving Kazakh officials and representatives from major U.S. tech companies, such as Meta and Apple.
Telegram’s user base in Kazakhstan has been growing, with over 12.5 million Kazakh users—representing more than half of the nation’s 20 million population—using the app monthly.
More Than Half of Kazakhstan’s Population Use Telegram