This article aims to explore the legal nuances and criminological
implications of inheriting digital currency, highlighting the inadequacies and
potential risks involved in the current legal framework. Employing induction and
deduction, the study distinguishes between traditional, electronic, and digital
currencies, analyzing their classifications and legal considerations. The findings
indicate a lack of comprehensive legal recognition and regulation concerning the
inheritance of digital currencies in Kazakhstan and globally, identifying only two
legally non-contradictory methods of inheritance: by law or will, with a closed
will deemed safer yet simpler. This research underscores the necessity for
legislative refinement to mitigate risks and ambiguities in digital currency
inheritance, offering criminological insights into the prevention of fraud and
misuse in the digital inheritance process. Its practical significance lies in providing
a critical analysis beneficial for Kazakhstani citizens in navigating digital currency
inheritance and urging legislative bodies towards enhancing the legal framework
governing digital assets.