Pakistan Enacts Virtual Assets Act 2026 Establishing Legal Framework for Crypto and Digital Asset Regulation
Pakistan approves the Virtual Assets Act 2026, granting legal authority to PVARA to regulate crypto exchanges and digital asset platforms while strengthening oversight of the digital finance sector.
Pakistan Advances Digital Asset Regulation as Finance Minister Engages Icoin Technology
Pakistan is laying the foundations of a regulated digital asset ecosystem as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb holds talks with U.S.-based blockchain firm Icoin Technology on policy, regulation, and market development.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb Meets Icoin Technology to Advance Pakistan’s Digital Asset Regulation
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met a delegation from Icoin Technology to discuss Pakistan’s evolving digital asset framework, crypto regulation and blockchain opportunities.
Fauji Foundation Signs LOI With Binance for Blockchain and Crypto Collaboration in Pakistan
Fauji Foundation has signed a Letter of Intent with Binance to explore collaboration in blockchain, cryptocurrency, digital payments and Web3 in Pakistan, focusing on infrastructure, education and innovation.
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.
Pakistan Legalizes Crypto with Licensing Framework for Exchanges
Pakistan has launched a licensing regime for cryptocurrency exchanges under the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, signaling a new era of transparency, compliance, and foreign investment opportunities in the country’s digital finance sector.
Pakistan Approves Licensing of Banks and Exchange Firms for Crypto Operations Under New Virtual Assets Law
The Government of Pakistan has begun rolling out its Virtual Assets Act 2025, establishing a regulatory authority to license banks and exchange companies for crypto-related operations while also progressing toward a central bank digital currency pilot.
Pakistan to License Banks and Exchange Companies Under New Crypto Regulatory Framework
Pakistan has initiated the rollout of its Virtual Assets Act 2025, announcing plans to license banks and exchange companies for cryptocurrency operations under the newly established Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA).
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.
Pakistan Accelerates Towards Regulated Digital Asset Landscape
Pakistan’s Finance Division, in collaboration with the Pakistan Crypto Council and key regulatory bodies, is fast-tracking the development of a comprehensive legal framework for digital and virtual assets. This initiative aims to establish clear governance, licensing protocols, and robust investor protections, aligning the nation with international best practices in the burgeoning digital economy.