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 Unveils 15-Point Governance Action Plan to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Measures Ahead of IMF Review
Pakistan launches a 15-point governance and anti-corruption action plan targeting high-risk federal agencies, judicial reforms, and AMLA amendments to meet IMF expectations for institutional strengthening.
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.
PVARA Issues NOCs to Binance and HTX Under Pakistan’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Regime
Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has issued No Objection Certificates to Binance and HTX, allowing regulated engagement as part of a phased framework focused on compliance, AML controls, and responsible digital asset innovation.
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 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.