After a brief crypto upswing earlier this year, Pakistan has found itself reassessing its digital asset ambitions as questions emerge over leadership roles, regulatory clarity and the true structure of its crypto governance framework. The momentum that began with the formation of a National Crypto Council and the appointment of Bilal Bin Saqib has now […]
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Crypto in focus as Binance meets Pakistan’s PM and COAS
Islamabad: Pakistan’s government signaled strong commitment to digital asset regulation during a high-level meeting with Binance executives. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir attended the meeting, emphasizing the country’s focus on secure digital finance. The discussion included key steps to regulate virtual assets while promoting innovation and protecting Pakistani users. Binance’s […]
Crypto market wipes out $1 trillion amid Bitcoin crash
NEW YORK: The crypto market has plunged sharply over the past six weeks, erasing nearly $1 trillion in value, marking one of the worst months in the history of digital assets. Read More: Bitcoin plunge deepens as crypto market crashes Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, reached an all-time high of $126,000 in early October before falling to $81,000 […]
Pakistan’s crypto revolution: Draft law brings digital assets closer to reality
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is on the verge of regulating cryptocurrencies and digital assets, as the government reviews a comprehensive draft law aimed at setting the legal and operational framework for the sector. In a high-level meeting chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, key stakeholders—including heads of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Securities and […]