Pakistan's Virtual Assets Act 2026, Explained
The law that ended Pakistan's crypto grey zone — what it requires, who needs a licence, what the penalties are, and the five things it deliberately does not do.
The law that ended Pakistan's crypto grey zone — what it requires, who needs a licence, what the penalties are, and the five things it deliberately does not do.
Bilal Bin Saqib has stepped down only from his advisory role, not from his position overseeing Pakistan’s crypto and digital asset developments. The move raises key questions about PVARA’s delayed regulatory framework, the future of Bitcoin mining in Pakistan.
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Bitcoin in Pakistan is gaining momentum as policymakers debate whether the country should build strategic Bitcoin reserves. Could Pakistan become the first nation in South Asia to adopt Bitcoin as part of its national reserves?
Pakistan’s crypto regulation framework is nearly ready, but the rollout has been delayed. The Finance Ministry confirmed that PVARA will take three more months to issue licenses for exchanges and Bitcoin mining firms as the country aligns with IMF, World Bank, and FATF standards.
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