Tag: cryptocurrency

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.

Bitget Wallet Card Introduces Cashback in Bitcoin Gold and Stocks

Bitget Wallet launches Assetback, allowing eligible card users to receive up to 3% cashback in Bitcoin, gold, tokenized stocks, ETFs or stablecoins.

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.

Bilal Bin Saqib Discusses Crypto Based Purchases on Shariah Status of Digital Assets

Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Chairman Bilal bin Saqib held talks with Mufti Taqi Usmani on the Shariah status of cryptocurrency after a recent fatwa declared crypto purchases impermissible.

Bitcoin Halts Five Day Rally as Profit Taking Pulls Valuation to Sixty Two Thousand Mark

The leading digital currency pauses its recent winning streak due to short term investor selloffs despite posting positive metrics over weekly and monthly periods.

SECP Organizes Talk Series Session to Explore Cryptocurrency and Tokenization Landscape

SECP will host an insightful Talk Series session featuring Dr. Naveed Ul Hassan from LUMS to discuss cryptocurrency, tokenization, and digital assets.

European Banks Face Shift as Investors Demand Crypto Integration Under MiCAR Framework

A new survey reveals 35 percent of European investors would switch banks for better crypto services as MiCAR regulation boosts confidence across the EU.

Kyrgyzstan Eyes Central Asian Tech Dominance Through Crypto And AI Hub Strategy

Kyrgyzstan is rapidly developing its infrastructure and regulatory frameworks to position itself as a leading regional hub for cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence.

Legalized, But Untaxed: Pakistan’s Crypto BlindSpot

Pakistan has legalized crypto but lacks a comprehensive taxation framework, creating a structural gap between regulation and fiscal capture. Effective crypto taxation requires clear definitions, exchange-based withholding, international reporting alignment, and blockchain analytics to secure revenue and assert economic sovereignty.

Pakistan Leverages Cryptocurrency Biplomacy to Bridge Strategic Ties with United States

Pakistan adopts a crypto-driven approach to foreign relations as entrepreneur Bilal Bin Saqib facilitates high-level digital asset engagements with US leadership.

Bilal Bin Saqib Steps Down as Special Assistant on Blockchain, Remains PVARA Chairman

Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of Pakistan Crypto Council, has resigned as special assistant to the Prime Minister on blockchain and cryptocurrency but continues as chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority.