Tag: blockchain adoption

Pakistan Begins National Digital Currency Trial to Advance Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion

Pakistan has officially launched a national digital currency trial, marking a major step towards digital payments, financial inclusion, and modernization of the financial system under the State Bank of Pakistan’s oversight.

FinMin raises concerns over unregulated digital transactions amid FATF risk

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has warned that Pakistan risks slipping back into the FATF grey list due to unregulated digital transactions. He stressed the need for a regulatory framework while urging faster adoption of blockchain, cryptocurrency, AI, and Web 3.0 to strengthen Pakistan’s digital economy.

Pakistan and El Salvador Forge Strategic Crypto Alliance to Advance Bitcoin Diplomacy

Pakistan and El Salvador sign a Letter of Intent to collaborate on Bitcoin and digital assets, marking a significant step in crypto diplomacy as Pakistan eyes its own Bitcoin reserve and formalizes its digital asset strategy.