Tag: crypto regulation

US Senate Blocks Clarity Act in Major Setback for Crypto Industry

The US Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in a 49-50 cloture vote, stalling crypto market structure legislation for 2026.

Pakistan to Launch Shariah Advisory Board for Digital Asset and Cryptocurrency Transactions

PVARA is setting up a Shariah Advisory Board to guide digital asset and cryptocurrency transactions, as Pakistan works toward its Shariah-compliant banking deadline.

40 Million Pakistanis Hold Crypto Accounts As PVARA Highlights Growing Digital Asset Adoption

PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib told a Senate panel that around 40 million Pakistanis hold crypto-linked accounts.

PVARA Opens Virtual Asset Licensing Portal As Pakistan Ends Eight-Year Prohibition On Cryptocurrency Businesses

PVARA has notified virtual asset licensing regulations and opened its licensing portal for providers seeking to operate in Pakistan.

Pakistan Virtual Asset Licensing Regime Goes Live Under New Regulatory Framework For Digital Asset Service Providers

Pakistan has activated its virtual asset licensing regime, requiring existing service providers to submit NOC applications by September 5, 2026.

PVARA Nears Licensing Regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers

PVARA says Pakistan is moving closer to a licensing regime for virtual asset service providers focused on transparency, investor protection and regulation.

US Sanctions Iran-Linked Crypto Exchanges and Shadow Banking Networks

The US has sanctioned Iran-linked crypto exchanges and shadow banking networks over alleged money laundering and sanctions evasion activities.

PVARA Advances Licensing Regulations for Virtual Asset Service Providers

PVARA reviews progress on its regulatory framework and advances HR and licensing regulations for virtual asset service providers in Pakistan.

Lahore High Court Rules P2P Crypto Trading Alone Is Not Illegal

Lahore High Court rules that P2P crypto transactions and receiving related funds in bank accounts alone do not constitute fraud or electronic crime.

FIA Launches Dedicated Crypto Investigation Unit as Pakistan Formalizes Virtual Asset Ecosystem

Pakistan Federal Investigation Agency sets up a specialized crypto unit under NC3 to tackle digital currency crimes alongside regulatory authority PVARA.

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.

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.