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.
PVARA Invites Global Partners to Build Secure and Inclusive Digital Finance Ecosystem in Pakistan
Pakistan’s PVARA has issued a global call for VASPs and exchanges to enter its $300 billion digital assets market, aiming to build a transparent and secure financial ecosystem aligned with global standards.
Pakistan’s Crypto Diplomacy Strengthens International Standing with Strategic Policy Moves
Pakistan’s proactive crypto diplomacy, supported by the creation of the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority and a strategic Bitcoin reserve, is positioning the country as a significant player in the global digital economy.
Pakistan’s Virtual Asset Authority Reviews SBP Crypto Ban in Landmark First Meeting
Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority held its first board meeting, signaling a potential reversal of the State Bank’s crypto ban. The authority aims to regulate virtual assets, promote innovation, and align with global AML/CFT standards.