Tag: Blockchain

The New York Stock Exchange partners with Securitize to develop a digital trading platform for tokenized stocks and ETFs on the blockchain.

Pakistan’s National Assembly approves the Virtual Assets Bill 2026, establishing a regulatory authority to oversee digital currencies, virtual asset services, and compliance with international financial standards.

LUMS CEDAR, in collaboration with Binance Academy, invites participants to a seminar on cryptocurrency fundamentals, blockchain technology, and digital assets on 9th February 2026 at LUMS.

Binance and JazzCash have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration on virtual asset solutions, education, and awareness in line with Pakistan’s evolving regulatory framework under PVARA.

Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of Pakistan Crypto Council, has resigned as special assistant to the Prime Minister on blockchain and cryptocurrency but continues as chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority.

Bitcoin has fallen below $90,000, dragging the wider cryptocurrency market to multi-month lows. Ethereum and other major tokens are under pressure as investors reassess risk amid global liquidity tightening and shifting expectations for U.S. monetary policy.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has begun consultations with experts to draft legislation for cryptocurrency regulation and taxation in Pakistan, following directives from the Federal Tax Ombudsman.

Bitcoin overtakes Amazon to become the fifth largest asset by market capitalization, driven by strong price gains and institutional ETF inflows, highlighting crypto’s growing impact on global financial markets.

Bitcoin breaks above $121,000 for the first time, driven by institutional ETF inflows and renewed optimism on US crypto regulation, sparking gains across the digital asset market.

Bitcoin’s record high propels US-listed crypto stocks as investors grow optimistic about regulatory clarity. Lawmakers prepare key bills that could reshape the digital asset landscape.

Pakistan has formally approved the Virtual Assets Act 2025, paving the way for comprehensive regulation of cryptocurrencies and digital assets under a new independent authority, PVARA, to ensure transparency, compliance, and innovation.

LUMS has revealed cryptocurrency holdings worth Rs463 million in its latest audited financial report, underscoring the university’s diversified investment strategy and signaling a growing institutional interest in digital assets in Pakistan.