Kyrgyzstan has launched USDKG, a $50 million gold-backed stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, fully backed by physical gold under state custody. This initiative supports cross-border payments and blockchain infrastructure, positioning the nation as a digital finance hub amid rising interest in tokenized assets. Kyrgyzstan’s USDKG stablecoin issuance totals $50 million, audited and compliant