The largely hidden gold rush in Badakhshan poses considerable risks to Afghans, and others living downstream in Central Asia.

Turkmenistan held one of the world’s largest natural gas reserves, and also one of its strangest landmarks. A giant pit of ...

Turkmenistan officially put into effect the Law on Virtual Assets legalizing cryptocurrency mining and crypto exchanges as it looks to boost economic development and attract foreign investment. The ...

Turkmenistan legalized crypto mining on Jan. 1, 2026, under strict state licensing and oversight. Crypto will not be used for payments, and internet and capital controls remain in place. The move ...

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ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan — Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most isolated nations, officially legalized mining and exchanging cryptocurrency on Thursday in a major shift for the country's tightly ...

Turkmenistan has started the year with a bang, with new laws legalizing the operation of crypto exchanges and crypto miners kicking in on Thursday. Crypto mining and trading are now legal in ...

The blaze killed at least 40 people at a bar in a popular ski town, officials said. Sparklers atop champagne bottles most likely started the fire, and many of the victims were teenagers. By Amelia ...

Turkmenistan has taken a rare step by legalizing cryptocurrency mining and exchange operations, while at the same time drawing a hard line against the use of digital assets as a form of payment. The ...

Recent visitors to Turkmenistan’s Darvaza gas crater have been left cold by the landmark’s feeble flames amid government efforts to suppress the blaze. Now Turkmenistan has announced a technical plan ...