Central Bank of Kyrgyzstan Signs MoU with CertiK to Jointly Build Digital Som Security Framework

TechFlow reported on September 15 that, according to Bitcoin.com, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) signed a memorandum of understanding with blockchain security firm Certik on September 9. Both parties will collaborate in areas such as cybersecurity, digital asset custody, anti-money laundering (AML), and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) to jointly advance the secure development of the country's digital currency, "Digital Som." Under the agreement, NBKR will deploy Certik's monitoring tools to enable 24/7 compliance monitoring of digital assets, and conduct technical training and knowledge transfer for central bank personnel. Previously, Certik has provided technical advisory support to U.S. regulators and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).