Tag: Crypto

Canadian payment tech firm Nuvei agrees to buy Payoneer for 2.75 billion dollars in cash, merging two North American giants to scale cross border e-commerce.

The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority launches public feedback on its draft 2026 framework for cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians.

The Pakistan federal budget for 2026-27 opts against introducing new specific cryptocurrency taxes, maintaining the existing framework as the country transitions to a regulated digital asset market under the Virtual Assets Act 2026.

Binance and Telenor Pakistan sign a major memorandum of understanding to advance digital literacy and responsibly explore emerging blockchain technologies.

Web3 experts gather at the Relymer Group venue in Islamabad for the 6th Annual PizzaDAO Global Pizza Party to discuss Pakistan digital asset frameworks and tech adoption.

The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan and PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib recently met to discuss the integration of traditional exchange sectors with emerging virtual asset regulations.

Coinbase’s newly formed advisory board on quantum computing and blockchain concludes that current crypto systems remain secure, but warns that future quantum advances could threaten wallet security and require major upgrades across the industry.

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

Pakistan’s National Assembly approves the Virtual Assets Bill 2026, establishing a regulatory authority to oversee digital currencies, virtual asset services, and compliance with international financial standards.

Pakistan’s Senate approves the Virtual Assets Bill 2025 to establish a permanent legal framework for cryptocurrencies and digital assets, strengthening regulation, licensing, and compliance with global standards.

Pakistan's Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Crypto and Blockchain met Errol Musk to discuss the nation's digital asset agenda, sparking discussions on its ambitious plans for a Bitcoin Reserve, stablecoin use, and a new regulatory framework amidst a significant electricity allocation for crypto mining.