Tag: PVARA

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.

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.

FIA Launches Dedicated Crypto Investigation Unit as Pakistan Formalizes Virtual Asset Ecosystem

Pakistan Federal Investigation Agency sets up a specialized crypto unit under NC3 to tackle digital currency crimes alongside regulatory authority PVARA.

Pakistan Crypto Regulator Seeks Shariah Distinction Between Speculative Tokens and Real-World Assets

PVARA Chairman Bilal bin Saqib engages Jamia Darul Uloom to distinguish between speculative cryptocurrencies and asset-backed digital tokens following a recent fatwa.

Pakistan Pursues Sovereign Digital Asset Strategy at Point Zero Forum 2026 in Zurich

PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib unveils a proactive tokenized money framework for Pakistan during high profile global regulatory roundtables in Switzerland.

PVARA Introduces Minimum Paid-Up Capital Framework for Pakistan Crypto and Virtual Asset Service Providers

Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority announces the official category-based minimum paid-up capital requirements under the new 2026 regulations.

Easypaisa Digital Bank and Binance Sign Strategic Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Financial Technology Innovation

Easypaisa digital bank partners with Binance under a new exploratory framework to evaluate digital savings, investment solutions, and capacity-building initiatives within Pakistan.

PVARA Opens Public Consultation for Draft Virtual Asset Services Regulations 2026

The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority launches public feedback on its draft 2026 framework for cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians.

Pakistan Federal Budget 2026-27 Maintains Existing Tax Stance on Cryptocurrency Assets

The Pakistan federal budget for 2026-27 opts against introducing new specific cryptocurrency taxes, maintaining the existing framework as the country transitions to a regulated digital asset market under the Virtual Assets Act 2026.

Binance and Telenor Pakistan Partner to Drive Blockchain Innovation and Digital Asset Education

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance and telecom provider Telenor Pakistan sign a strategic agreement to enhance blockchain awareness, workshops, and compliance literacy.

Binance and Telenor Pakistan Sign MoU to Drive Blockchain Innovation and Digital Education

Binance and Telenor Pakistan partner to explore blockchain innovation, advanced education initiatives, and technology workshops across the country.

Global Crypto Exchange Bitget Prepares Entry into Newly Regulated Pakistan Virtual Asset Market

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget plans to enter Pakistan following the landmark passage of the Virtual Assets Act 2026 and the establishment of PVARA.