Pakistan’s Central Bank to pilot digital currency soon Pakistan’s central bank is preparing to launch a pilot for a digital currency and is finalising legislation to regulate virtual assets, Governor Jameel Ahmad said on Wednesday, as the country... Reuters — 6 hours ago
Pakistan launches crypto regulatory authority dubbed PVARA The government of Pakistan announced the establishment of a dedicated regulatory body to oversee all crypto-related transactions in the country, on Tuesday. Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) will ensure... Radhika Parashar — 12 hours ago
Saylor offers to guide Pakistan’s crypto plans Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), has voiced strong support for Pakistan’s move toward digital assets. In a meeting with the country’s finance and crypto ministers, Saylor offered... Nazia Saeed — 3 weeks ago
Pakistan joins Bitcoin Reserve race with 2000 MW plan In a bold move aimed at embracing digital innovation, the Pakistani government has unveiled plans to create a strategic bitcoin reserve and dedicate 2,000 megawatts of energy to support crypto... Nazia Saeed — 1 month ago
Pakistan sets up crypto watchdog to oversee digital assets The Pakistani government has taken a decisive step toward regulating the country’s blockchain economy with the creation of the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA), which will manage crypto licensing, tokenization,... Nazia Saeed — 1 month ago
Russia’s top lawmaker links Bitcoin surge to rising India-Pakistan conflict Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the Russian State Duma’s Committee on Financial Markets, suggested escalating tensions between India and Pakistan could significantly raise Bitcoin (BTC) prices. In comments made to the... Nazia Saeed — 2 months ago