Tag: cryptocurrency regulation Pakistan

Pakistan Introduces Virtual Assets Act 2026 to Regulate Crypto and Digital Asset Platforms

Pakistan introduce the Virtual Assets Act 2026, granting legal authority to PVARA to license and regulate crypto exchanges and digital asset platforms while strengthening oversight of the country’s digital asset market.

Pakistan Senate Approves Virtual Assets Bill 2025 to Regulate Crypto and Digital Finance Sector

Pakistan Senate committee approves Virtual Assets Bill 2025, paving the way for the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority to license and supervise cryptocurrency exchanges and digital wallet providers.

Pakistan Selects Japan’s Soramitsu for Central Bank Digital Currency Pilot

The State Bank of Pakistan has partnered with Japanese blockchain developer Soramitsu to launch a central bank digital currency pilot, following the enactment of the Virtual Assets Act 2025 and the creation of a new regulatory framework for virtual assets.

Pakistan Adopts Landmark Crypto Law, Sets Up National Regulatory Authority

Pakistan has enacted its first comprehensive cryptocurrency law, creating the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority to license and oversee digital assets. This landmark step sets a clear framework for crypto finance, innovation, and Shariah-compliant digital services.