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Pakistan’s Crypto Regulator Fights to Save Asset-Backed Tokens from a Total Ban

Pakistani regulator is pushing for a nuanced religious stance on digital currencies after an influential seminary’s ruling threatened to stall the country’s ambitious digital asset plans. Internal Debates Over Shariah…

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Pakistan Reverses 2018 Crypto Banking Restrictions as New Law Opens Regulated Access for Digital Asset Firms

Pakistan is opening a controlled banking channel for digital asset firms, reversing years of restriction with regulated access. The move allows licensed entities to integrate with banks under strict oversight…

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Pakistan Opens Doors to Regulated Exchanges as Critics Raise Red Flags Over Its Crypto Strategy

The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority is inviting leading global crypto exchanges to operate in the country, which has over 40 million virtual asset users. Key Requirements for Global Exchanges…

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Pakistan Unveils Independent Crypto Regulator to Align With FATF and Global Standards

On July 8, the Pakistan government announced the establishment of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, an independent body responsible for licensing, monitoring, and supervising virtual asset service providers (VASPs).…

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