Trust Securities Plans Entry Into Pakistan’s Virtual Asset Market, Eyes SPAC Launches
Trust Securities plans to seek PVARA licences for virtual asset custody, exchange and transfer services while separately considering SPAC launches and a Rs1 billion capital increase.
Trust Securities to Seek PVARA Licenses and Pursue SPAC Initiative
rust Securities & Brokerage plans to apply for PVARA licenses for custody, exchange and virtual asset transfer services while exploring a SPAC initiative.
PVARA Chairman Highlights Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Framework at UN Forum
PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib highlighted Pakistan’s virtual assets regulatory framework at a UN forum, linking AI, tokenization and digital finance with financial inclusion across developing economies.
NIBAF Pakistan Holds VASP Onboarding Workshop For Easypaisa Digital Bank In Karachi
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a specialized workshop for Easypaisa Digital Bank’s compliance team covering VASP onboarding, AML/CFT, FATF standards, Travel Rule and PVARA requirements.
Pakistan Opens Virtual Asset Licensing Portal for VASPs With September 5 Deadline
PVARA opens Pakistan’s virtual asset licensing portal with 10 licence categories and sets September 5, 2026 as the deadline for existing VASPs to apply.
State Bank of Pakistan Dismantles Digital Asset Banking Ban to Form Cross Border Financial Pipeline with Gulf
Following the Virtual Assets Act of 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan has removed its eight-year restriction on digital assets, establishing a regulated banking corridor between domestic tech talent and Gulf capital.
State Bank of Pakistan Updates Framework to Allow Banking Access for Licensed Virtual Asset Providers
SBP issues new guidelines under the Virtual Assets Act 2026 allowing banks to provide accounts and services to PVARA-licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers.