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.
JazzCash Binance MoU Signals Strategic Push for Regulated Virtual Assets in Pakistan
JazzCash and Binance have signed an MoU to explore collaboration for responsible virtual asset growth in Pakistan, aligning with the country’s evolving regulatory framework and the establishment of PVARA.
SBP, PVARA Discuss Virtual Currency and Digital Asset Regulatory Roadmap in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan and PVARA discuss virtual currency issuance, CBDC implementation, and digital asset regulation following Pakistan’s MoU with Binance on asset tokenization.
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.