PETALING JAYA: AirAsia MOVE, Intebix and the Solana Foundation signed a letter of intent (LOI) to explore a strategic collaboration which will explore integrating Evo, a Tenge-denominated stablecoin on Solana, into the AirAsia MOVE platform in Kazakhstan, with the aim of expanding digital payment options and creating a more seamless travel experience.
By combining AirAsia MOVE’s extensive travel distribution network as Asia’s leading travel platform, serving over 17 million monthly active users with Intebix’s licensed digital asset infrastructure and Solana’s industry-leading blockchain technology, the initiative aims to explore a real-world, travel-focused application and use case for the Evo stablecoin.
Under this initiative, AirAsia MOVE and Intebix will work together to evaluate the technical architecture, settlement mechanics and regulatory alignment required to pilot Evo on Solana within the AirAsia MOVE ecosystem in Kazakhstan.
The initiative paves the way for a more flexible and innovative digital experience, potentially enabling users to use digital assets across AirAsia MOVE’s global travel ecosystem.
AirAsia MOVE chief of people and partnership officer Lim Ben-Jie said this initiative reflects AirAsia MOVE’s ambition to redefine the future of travel commerce through innovation and emerging technologies.
“We are pleased to collaborate with Intebix and the Solana Foundation to explore such an exciting pilot project, made possible through AirAsia Next, the brand and innovation arm of the Capital A ecosystem.
“By exploring the utility of the Evo stablecoin and its regulatory pathways, we are not only looking at the future of digital payments, but also strengthening our position as one of the most forward-thinking and innovative OTAs in the region.
“As digital asset adoption grows globally, this could eventually enable travellers from markets like Kazakhstan to seamlessly book flights and hotels on AirAsia MOVE using digital assets like stablecoin,“ he said.
Intebix CEO Talgat Dossanov said the company believe digital assets must solve real-world problems to achieve mainstream adoption.
“Through this collaboration, we are exploring how Evo stablecoin can create a faster, lower-friction payment experience for travellers while maintaining compliance within Kazakhstan’s regulatory framework. Together with AirAsia MOVE and Solana Foundation, we are building practical use cases that move blockchain technology beyond speculation and into everyday utility,“ he said.
Solana Foundation head of payment growth, Apac Anna Yiran Zhang said Solana is built for high-speed, institutional-grade applications that require near-instant finality and low costs.
“We are thrilled to support AirAsia MOVE and Intebix in this initiative. This project exemplifies the real-world impact of blockchain technology in transforming how everyday consumers interact with digital assets through practical, high-frequency use cases like travel,“ she said.
The collaboration will focus on ensuring the project meets all regulatory requirements in Kazakhstan.
All parties will now begin a formal assessment of the project’s technical, legal, and commercial feasibility within the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan’s regulatory sandbox, with the intent to establish definitive agreements for a pilot phase.
Evo stablecoin was launched by Intebix on Solana, in partnership with Mastercard and Eurasian Bank, in 2025. It was the first tenge-denominated stablecoin launched within the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan’s regulatory sandbox for digital assets.
This initiative for AirAsia MOVE, facilitated by AirAsia Next aligns with the Capital A’s mission to deliver smarter, faster and more connected experiences across its ecosystem, strengthening the ability to serve customers and partners with greater efficiency and innovation.
