Tag: Crypto

PVARA Chairman Urges Muslim World to Build AI, Blockchain and Digital Finance Technologies

PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib has called on Muslim countries to move beyond technology adoption and build AI, blockchain and digital finance systems.

OKX Launches OKX Money for Digital Dollar Savings, Global Payments And Cashback 

OKX has launched OKX Money, a digital-dollar app offering stablecoin savings, global payments, zero FX fees and cashback.

Trust Securities Seeks PVARA Licences to Enter Pakistan Regulated Virtual Asset Market

PSX-listed Trust Securities plans to seek PVARA licences for crypto custody, exchange, transfer and settlement services in Pakistan.

Bilal Bin Saqib Highlights Pakistan Digital Asset Framework And Tokenization Agenda At UNGA 2026

Bilal Bin Saqib highlighted Pakistan’s virtual asset framework, tokenization and digital finance agenda during UNGA 2026 discussions.

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.

JazzCash Chief Product Officer to Discuss Stablecoins and Cross-Border Payments at IAMTN Summit 2026

JazzCash Chief Product Officer Aamir Aftab will join an IAMTN Summit panel discussing stablecoins, remittances and cross-border payments.

Pakistan Nears Full Licensing Framework For Virtual Asset Service Providers

Pakistan is nearing a full licensing regime for virtual asset service providers as PVARA advances its regulatory framework.

Circle Acquires IBM Blockchain Patent Portfolio to Expand Onchain Infrastructure

Circle has acquired IBM blockchain patent portfolio, adding more than 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents worldwide.

Waqar Zaka Ranks Fifth in Global TradFi Masters Competition

Pakistani crypto expert Waqar Zaka places fifth in the International TradFi Masters Competition, competing with personal capital across multi-asset markets.

Global Multi Asset Digital Exchanges Focus on Pakistan to Attract Retail Investors Seeking Portfolio Diversification

International digital asset trading platforms target the Pakistani market as geopolitical shifts and new interest rate rules prompt investors to diversify capital.

Nuvei to Acquire Payoneer for 2.75 Billion Dollars to Create Global Fintech Powerhouse

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.

PVARA Opens Public Consultation for Draft Virtual Asset Services Regulations 2026

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