Pakistan Explores Eurobond Tokenisation as Digital Assets Enter Banking Dialogue
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is exploring Eurobond tokenisation, subject to approvals, during the PBA-LUMS dialogue on digital assets.
PBA and LUMS Dialogue Explores Digital Assets, Tokenisation and Banking Innovation in Pakistan
Pakistan Banks Association and LUMS brought together financial regulators, government officials and banking leaders to discuss digital assets, tokenisation, cross-border payments and the future of digital finance.
Pakistan Eyes Eurobond Tokenization Under Virtual Assets Act 2026
Pakistan is reviewing the tokenization of existing Eurobond debt pending cabinet approval, while exploring digital asset applications for remittances and Roshan Digital Accounts.
State Bank of Pakistan Dismantles Digital Asset Banking Ban to Form Cross Border Financial Pipeline with Gulf
Following the Virtual Assets Act of 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan has removed its eight-year restriction on digital assets, establishing a regulated banking corridor between domestic tech talent and Gulf capital.
Fasset Enters Pakistan Through HRL Partnership to Drive Digital Asset Adoption and Financial Inclusion
Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja endorses Fasset’s entry into Pakistan through a strategic partnership with Habib Rafiq Limited, aiming to expand digital asset access, tokenize real-world assets, and streamline payments for the country’s growing freelance workforce.
Crescent Star Insurance Signals Entry into Digital and Virtual Assets Through Joint Venture
Crescent Star Insurance has announced plans to enter the digital and virtual assets space through a proposed joint venture, signalling a strategic shift as the insurer explores regulated opportunities beyond traditional insurance services.
Pakistan Signs MoU With Binance to Tokenise $2 Billion in Sovereign Assets
Pakistan has signed an MoU with Binance to explore tokenisation of up to $2 billion in sovereign and real-world assets, alongside regulatory NOCs enabling structured engagement in the digital asset market.
PVARA Issues NOCs to Binance and HTX Under Phased Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework
The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) clarifies that no-objection certificates granted to Binance and HTX are initial approvals under a phased, risk-managed framework aimed at regulating cryptocurrency while ensuring compliance with AML and transparency standards.
Binance CEO Richard Teng Visits Islamabad for High-Level Talks on Crypto Regulation and Digital Asset Policy
Binance Global CEO Richard Teng held meetings with Pakistan’s top civil and military leadership in Islamabad as the country advances plans for a secure, compliant regulatory framework for digital assets and virtual asset service providers.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb Reviews Pakistan’s Emerging Virtual Asset Framework During First Visit to PVARA
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb conducted his first official visit to the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority, receiving a detailed briefing on the country’s developing oversight framework for digital and virtual assets.