Bitcoin Hits $96K as Crypto Markets Rally on Easing U.S. Inflation and Regulatory Clarity
Bitcoin touched $96,000 as easing U.S. inflation and optimism around the CLARITY Act boost crypto markets. Ethereum steadies above $3,300, and total crypto market cap nears $3.25 trillion.
Pakistan Explores Stablecoin-Based Cross-Border Payments in Digital Finance Push
Pakistan signs an MoU with SC Financial Technologies to explore digital payment infrastructure and potential use of the USD1 stablecoin, signaling growing global interest in the country’s digital finance ecosystem.
Pakistan Eyes a Stablecoin Future Amid Innovation and Regulatory Challenges
As Sadapay’s new stablecoin venture Zar secures $12.9 million in seed funding, Pakistan faces a pivotal moment in balancing fintech innovation, remittance access, and regulatory oversight to protect national currency stability.
PBA Hosts Senior Bankers’ Session on Global Macroeconomic Trends and Digital Asset Impact
The Pakistan Banking Association convened senior banking leaders to discuss global market shifts, digital asset developments, and their implications for emerging economies, with insights from J.P. Morgan’s Saad Siddiqui.
SBP to Pilot Digital Currency, Advances Virtual Asset Regulations Amid Push to Modernize Financial Ecosystem
Pakistan’s central bank is preparing to launch a pilot for a digital currency and is finalizing laws to regulate virtual assets, signaling a strong shift toward modernizing its financial ecosystem and embracing blockchain-powered innovations.