Tag: crypto regulation

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.

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.

Russian lawmakers propose strict prison sentences and heavy fines for unregistered cryptocurrency platforms as the state seeks total digital asset control.

Iran implements a digital currency toll system for oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz during its 2026 ceasefire with the U.S. requiring Bitcoin for passage.

The SEC prepares a new rule allowing digital asset firms like Coinbase to trade tokenized stocks under a temporary innovation exemption to test blockchain efficiency.

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.