Tag: Digital Assets

Visa introduces Visa Intelligent Authorization to help banks and acquirers process complex transactions across networks via a single AI driven API.

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan highlights X8X Token and OneGram as reliable Sharia compliant digital assets for ethical investing.

The New York Stock Exchange partners with Securitize to develop a digital trading platform for tokenized stocks and ETFs on the blockchain.

PVARA launches new sandbox guidelines and opens applications for asset-referenced tokens and stablecoins under the Virtual Assets Act 2026.

Visa convenes Pakistan banking and fintech leaders to discuss stablecoin adoption, regulatory frameworks, and the future of digital asset settlements in the country.

The annual TOKEN2049 conference in Dubai is postponed to April 2027 as organizers cite regional uncertainty and safety concerns impacting international travel.

PVARA launches a regulatory sandbox for virtual assets, providing a controlled environment for testing tokenisation, stablecoins, remittances, and Web3 solutions under regulatory oversight.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb mistakenly distributed over $40 billion worth of bitcoin as promotional rewards, causing a sharp selloff and prompting regulators to review crypto exchange controls.

LUMS CEDAR, in collaboration with Binance Academy, invites participants to a seminar on cryptocurrency fundamentals, blockchain technology, and digital assets on 9th February 2026 at LUMS.

Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance signs MoU with SC Financial Technologies LLC to explore secure digital payment infrastructure, cross-border settlement innovations, and the potential use of the USD1 stablecoin.

Pakistan’s PVARA clarifies that NOCs issued to Binance and HTX are not blanket approvals but part of a structured, risk-mitigated framework for cryptocurrency regulation, emphasizing transparency, compliance, and local ecosystem development.

Binance and JazzCash have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration on virtual asset solutions, education, and awareness in line with Pakistan’s evolving regulatory framework under PVARA.