Tag: anti-money laundering

Pakistan’s Senate approves the Virtual Assets Bill 2025 to establish a permanent legal framework for cryptocurrencies and digital assets, strengthening regulation, licensing, and compliance with global standards.

Starting October 25, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan will block all digital bank accounts and mobile wallets without biometric verification, as part of its new framework to enhance financial security, transparency, and compliance across the country’s banking ecosystem.