Tag: Blockchain

Chairman PVARA Bilal bin Saqib Outlines Vision to Transform Digital Assets into Key Economic Engine for Pakistan

Minister of State and Chairman PVARA Bilal bin Saqib announces intensified efforts to regulate the digital assets market and integrate blockchain technology into Pakistan's formal economy.

MoonPay Launches MoonAgents Card in Collaboration with Exodus and Monavate for Onchain AI Commerce

MoonPay introduces the MoonAgents Card, a virtual Mastercard enabling AI agents and users to spend stablecoins directly from self-custodial wallets at global merchants.

Investigation Reveals Nobitex Crypto Exchange as Key Node in Iran Parallel Financial System Amid War

A Reuters investigation discovers that the elite Kharrazi family controls Nobitex, Irans largest crypto exchange, moving millions for sanctioned entities including the IRGC.

Taiwanese Legislator Urges Premier and Central Bank to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for National Security

Dr. Ko Ju-Chun presents Bitcoin Policy Institute research to Taiwans Premier urging the allocation of foreign exchange reserves to Bitcoin to mitigate geopolitical risks.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Directs Fast Track Operationalization of International Standard Virtual Asset Regulations

PM Shehbaz Sharif meets PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib to expedite Pakistan virtual asset framework and launch AI powered digital economy initiatives.

NextWallet Partners With CeDAR Leadership Summit 2026 At LUMS

NextWallet joins CeDAR Leadership Summit 2026 as Technology Media Partner, highlighting discussions on blockchain, digital assets and financial inclusion in Pakistan.

South Africa Proposes Strict Crypto Rules Requiring Private Key Disclosure to Authorities

South Africa’s National Treasury releases Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations 2026 mandating crypto asset declarations and the surrender of private keys.

Bilal Bin Saqib Highlights Pakistan’s Rapid Digital Transformation at Harvard Symposium

Chairman PVARA Bilal Bin Saqib addresses the Pakistan Symposium at Harvard Kennedy School, detailing Pakistan’s nine-month journey from legislation to banking integration.

PVARA Issues Mandatory Authorization Advisory for Virtual Asset Pilots and Stablecoin Initiatives

Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority mandates prior authorization for all virtual asset services including stablecoin pilots and cross border remittance partnerships.

Web 3.0 Webinar Series Explores Why Tokenization Matters for Pakistani Businesses

The Real World Assets Tokenization Academy hosts a specialized webinar on digital assets and tokenization featuring industry experts Ali Zain and Fasih Azhar.

Bank of Punjab and Stacks Partner to Pilot Blockchain Stablecoin Remittances

The Bank of Punjab and Stacks sign an MoU to transform Pakistan's remittance landscape through a pilot project exploring blockchain and stablecoin technology.

European Banks Face Shift as Investors Demand Crypto Integration Under MiCAR Framework

A new survey reveals 35 percent of European investors would switch banks for better crypto services as MiCAR regulation boosts confidence across the EU.