Pakistan Establishes Ties With El Salvador, With Bitcoin Front and Center

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 Probes Binance Over Crypto Transfers From Pakistan

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

Pakistan Unveils Independent Crypto Regulator to Align With FATF and Global Standards

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

Bitcoin Reserve Chaos: Pakistan’s Big Reveal Crushed by Own Government

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

IMF Alarmed as Pakistan Declares Bold Bitcoin Reserve

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

New Initiative: Pakistan Allocates 2,000 MW for Bitcoin Mining and AI

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

Pakistan to Launch Digital Assets Authority to Regulate Crypto Market and Foster Financial Innovation

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

Pakistan Explores Allocating its Surplus Electricity to Bitcoin Mining

Pakistan is exploring bitcoin mining and AI data centers as a way to utilize its surplus electricity, with plans to foster innovation, boost exports, and create tech jobs through crypto regulation and infrastructure support. Turning Watts into Wealth: Pakistan Leverages Excess Energy for Crypto Mining Pakistan is looking to bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) … Read more

Binance Founder CZ Appointed Strategic Advisor to Pakistan Crypto Council

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has been appointed strategic advisor to the Pakistan Crypto Council, reinforcing the country’s commitment to building a competitive and regulated digital asset ecosystem. CZ to Advise Pakistan Crypto Council on Regulation and Web3 Adoption Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder of Binance, has been named strategic advisor to the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC). … Read more