Tag: cryptocurrency

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.

Pakistan Advances Toward Regulated Virtual Assets Framework as Government Explores Blockchain and Tokenization for Finance

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is advancing toward a regulated virtual-assets framework focused on tokenization, remittances, SME financing, and financial inclusion.

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.

Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Regime Gains International Attention At Bitcoin Asia Forum In Hong Kong

Pakistan’s virtual assets regulatory framework gains international attention at Bitcoin Asia after being established in under six months.

PVARA Opens Virtual Asset Licensing Portal As Pakistan Ends Eight-Year Prohibition On Cryptocurrency Businesses

PVARA has notified virtual asset licensing regulations and opened its licensing portal for providers seeking to operate in Pakistan.

Pakistan Virtual Asset Licensing Regime Goes Live Under New Regulatory Framework For Digital Asset Service Providers

Pakistan has activated its virtual asset licensing regime, requiring existing service providers to submit NOC applications by September 5, 2026.

HEC Ready To Launch Cryptocurrency And Blockchain Courses Across Universities Following New Virtual Asset Regulations

HEC is preparing specialized cryptocurrency and blockchain courses, but the program awaits policy direction from the Ministry of IT.

Bitget Academy Hosts Web3 Session For Pakistan Youth In Karachi

Bitget Academy and Blockchain4Youth will host a Karachi session on creator economy, Real-World Assets and digital ownership during Crypto Experience Month 2026.

PVARA Nears Licensing Regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers

PVARA says Pakistan is moving closer to a licensing regime for virtual asset service providers focused on transparency, investor protection and regulation.

US Sanctions Iran-Linked Crypto Exchanges and Shadow Banking Networks

The US has sanctioned Iran-linked crypto exchanges and shadow banking networks over alleged money laundering and sanctions evasion activities.

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.