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The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority is inviting leading global crypto exchanges to operate in the country, which has over 40 million virtual asset users. Key Requirements for Global Exchanges The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has formally invited leading global exchanges and service providers to participate in the country’s digital economy. The invitation … Read more
Soramitsu, a Japan-based blockchain developer, will help the government of Pakistan build its central bank digital currency effort, after having been involved in similar projects. The Pakistan CBDC pilot is being implemented with offline payment capabilities in mind. Japan-Based Soramitsu Enlisted to Create Pakistan CBDC More countries are developing their central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), … Read more
The government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan established diplomatic ties with the Republic of El Salvador in a recent meeting, discussing an information-sharing agreement on bitcoin. The two countries are currently seeking to embrace the cryptocurrency while under IMF restrictions. Bitcoin Unites: Pakistan Establishes Diplomatic Ties With El Salvador Bitcoin is becoming a global … Read more
India’s financial intelligence unit is probing Binance and private crypto wallets over a suspected spike in cross-border transfers from Pakistan, potentially tied to illicit financing networks. Amid growing security concerns, India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) is intensifying its investigation into Binance and several cryptocurrency exchanges over allegations of digital assets being funneled through private wallets … Read more
On July 8, the Pakistan government announced the establishment of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, an independent body responsible for licensing, monitoring, and supervising virtual asset service providers (VASPs). Introduction of Virtual Assets and Trust The Pakistan government announced on July 8 the launch of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), a body … Read more
Can Bitcoin solve the energy crisis in Pakistan? 2,000 MW Mining Plan Go to Source
Pakistan rocked global crypto circles with bold plans for a national Bitcoin reserve—only to spiral into confusion as top officials fiercely denied any policy shift. Bitcoin Reserve or Political Mirage? Pakistan’s Leaders Clash on Crypto Future Pakistan stunned the global crypto community with a bullish announcement about creating a state-backed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, only for … Read more
Amid ongoing economic negotiations, Pakistan’s unprecedented plan to integrate bitcoin into its national strategy has sparked concern from the International Monetary Fund, which was not consulted on the initiative. The country declared the establishment of a national bitcoin reserve and a digital asset authority during the Bitcoin Vegas 2025 conference, unveiling plans to allocate 2,000 … Read more
Pakistan announced on May 25 a national initiative to allocate 2,000 megawatts (MW) in its initial phase to power bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. This strategic move by the finance ministry aims to leverage the nation’s excess generation capacity, a persistent challenge in its energy sector. The country’s energy landscape has been … Read more
The Pakistani Ministry of Finance has announced a significant initiative to regulate digital assets in the country, unveiling plans for the establishment of the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA). This dedicated body aims to oversee the blockchain-based financial infrastructure, ensuring compliance with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards while promoting economic inclusion and responsible adoption … Read more
