[Uzbekistan Establishes Economic Zone for Miners and Implements Tax Reduction Policy] According to bits.media, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed an order to establish the Besqala Mining Valley special economic zone in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, where miners can enjoy tax reductions until January 1, 2035. The zone will be connected to renewable energy and hydrogen power generation systems. The mined crypto assets can be sold through local exchanges or foreign platforms, and mining licenses will be issued by the National Agency for Perspective Projects. Uzbekistan mandates that cryptocurrency transactions must be conducted through licensed service providers, prohibits P2P transactions, and stipulates that digital assets cannot be used for payments. Only legal entities are permitted to engage in mining activities.