Pakistan UAE Collaboration on Real-World Asset Tokenisation to Boost Investment and Transparency
Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) engages UAE’s DAMAC Group and PRYPCO to promote regulated tokenisation of real estate, government assets, and future debt instruments, aiming to unlock dormant assets and attract overseas investment.
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 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 Virtual Assets Regulator Becomes Operational with FBR Officials Joining Oversight
Pakistan has operationalized the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), with FBR officials deputed to strengthen oversight on risk management, market surveillance, and anti-money laundering.
Pakistan Moves Toward Legalizing Virtual Assets as SBP Confirms Citizens Can Buy Digital Currencies
The State Bank of Pakistan has confirmed that citizens can now buy virtual assets, while a new regulatory framework and the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) are being developed to oversee the sector. The Senate is reviewing the Virtual Assets Bill 2025 amid debates over regulation and innovation.