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.
How Regulated Crypto Could Help Pakistan Save Up to $2 Billion in Annual Remittance Costs
Pakistan’s new crypto regulations could transform remittances, potentially saving up to $2 billion annually by cutting fees and delays through regulated blockchain and stablecoin-based transfers.
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.
Pakistan Rolls Out CBDC Pilot to Transform Financial Inclusion and Cut Cash Costs
The State Bank of Pakistan launches a pilot of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), aiming to digitize payments, lower cash handling costs, and bring millions of unbanked citizens into the formal economy.
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.
SBP Agrees in Principle to Legalize Digital Currencies as Pakistan Moves Toward Regulatory Framework
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has agreed in principle to legalize digital currencies, paving the way for a new regulatory framework under the proposed Virtual Assets Bill 2025.
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).