Tag: Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority

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’s booming grassroots crypto activity, paired with weak regulatory oversight, is raising alarms over unchecked financial flows, potential FATF scrutiny, and the urgent need for comprehensive virtual asset regulations.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb makes his first visit to the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority, highlighting government efforts to strengthen virtual asset regulations and promote investor confidence.

An in-depth analysis of Pakistan’s new digital finance framework following the Virtual Assets Ordinance 2025, examining how the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority and the State Bank of Pakistan aim to balance innovation with oversight, strengthen consumer protection, and build trust in cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets, and virtual asset service providers.

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.