Covers crypto in Pakistan: PVARA regulation, Bitcoin, exchanges, tax and Sharia questions, plus general market news. Ten years in the industry.
PVARA
No company holds a full PVARA licence yet. Three exchanges have reached the No Objection Certificate stage — which is not the same thing. A maintained record of where Pakistan's licensing regime actually stands.
Exchange Reviews
Pakistani users are faced with a growing number of options. One such platform is HTX, a major global player that has recently made significant inroads into the Pakistani market.
Exchange Reviews
As the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance is often the first platform that new and experienced traders in Pakistan encounter.
Exchange Reviews
This guide is designed to demystify what a crypto exchange is, explain how these platforms operate, and provide a clear framework for choosing a secure and reliable option tailored for users in Pakistan.
Bitcoin
Discover how Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs) enable private, efficient, and native smart contracts on Bitcoin, all without compromising Bitcoin’s fundamental security or decentralization, a breakthrough for programmable finance.
News
In a bold and historic move, the Government of Pakistan has appointed Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, as its official Bitcoin Advisor — marking the beginning of a new economic strategy centered around Bitcoin reserves.
Mining & Energy
Pakistan is setting up its own Bitcoin reserves and allocating a significant portion of its energy resources — a staggering 2,000 megawatts — to mine Bitcoin.
Mining & Energy
Pakistan announces plans to use surplus electricity for Bitcoin mining, seeking global partnerships to turn wasted energy into digital assets. Big step for crypto!