Visa Convenes Pakistan Financial Leaders to Strategize Stablecoin Integration and Digital Asset Growth
Visa leads a high-level roundtable with Pakistani banks and fintechs to explore how regulated stablecoins can modernize remittances and cross-border settlements.
Dubai TOKEN2049 Crypto Conference Postponed to 2027 Amid Regional Security Concerns
Organizers of the TOKEN2049 crypto summit in Dubai announce a long-term postponement as regional instability and logistical uncertainties impact the digital asset ecosystem.
Pakistan Explores Sovereign Asset Tokenization and Digital Economy Initiatives, Says Khurram Schehzad
Advisor to the Federal Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad, discusses Pakistan’s plans to tokenize $2 billion of domestic debt, promote crypto innovation, and create a regulatory framework for digital assets at ITCN Asia 2026.
FBR Initiates Expert Consultations to Develop Cryptocurrency Legislation in Pakistan
The Federal Board of Revenue has begun consultations with experts to draft legislation for cryptocurrency in Pakistan, aiming to regulate digital assets, expand the tax base, and bring crypto transactions under a legal framework.
Pakistan Establishes Crypto Council to Regulate Digital Assets Under New Framework
The government of Pakistan has established the Pakistan Crypto Council to develop a regulatory framework for digital assets, aiming to bring cryptocurrency into the legal system, ensure transparency, and align with global standards while maintaining Islamic financial principles.
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.
Allied Bank and LUMS Join Forces to Advance Blockchain Research and Talent Development in Pakistan
Allied Bank partners with LUMS’ CeDAR to drive blockchain research, pilot digital asset initiatives, and develop future talent, marking a strategic step in advancing Pakistan’s digital finance landscape.