Tag: crypto regulation

PVARA launches new sandbox guidelines and opens applications for asset-referenced tokens and stablecoins under the Virtual Assets Act 2026.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb mistakenly distributed over $40 billion worth of bitcoin as promotional rewards, causing a sharp selloff and prompting regulators to review crypto exchange controls.

Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad says Digital Nation Pakistan 2025 is a comprehensive vision focused on digital governance, crypto regulation, and financial inclusion.

Pakistan is exploring the tokenization of up to $2 billion in domestic debt, signaling a move toward blockchain-based sovereign financing and wider retail investor participation.

Pakistan is steadily progressing toward the development of a structured and regulated digital asset ecosystem as it engages with...

Pakistan’s PVARA clarifies that NOCs issued to Binance and HTX are not blanket approvals but part of a structured, risk-mitigated framework for cryptocurrency regulation, emphasizing transparency, compliance, and local ecosystem development.

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.

Pakistan Crypto Council engages US adviser Patrick Witt, launches Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, allocates 2,000 MW for crypto and AI data centers, and partners with Trump-backed DeFi platform to drive blockchain innovation.

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.

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.

Muneeb Ali shares insights on blockchain, Bitcoin, and digital ownership in Pakistan, discussing decentralization, crypto adoption, and global financial integration.