Tag: crypto regulation

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.

Russia Moves To Criminalize Unlicensed Crypto Services Amid Crackdown

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

Iran Demands Bitcoin for Strait of Hormuz Tanker Tolls During U.S. Ceasefire

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.

SEC Proposes Innovation Exemption to Allow Tokenized Stock Trading for Coinbase and Crypto Firms

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.

Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Opens Applications for Asset Referenced Token Issuance

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

Bithumb Accidentally Distributes $44 Billion in Bitcoin, Sparks Market Volatility and Regulatory Action

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.

Digital Nation Pakistan 2025 to Drive Crypto Regulation, E-Governance, and Financial Inclusion

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 Plans $2bn Sovereign Debt Tokenization in Shift Toward Digital Financing

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 Moves Toward Regulated Digital Assets With Icoin Technology Engagement

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