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Markets Pakistan Crypto Council agrees on technical committee for draft laws, regulatory framework Finance Minister Aurangzeb chairs high-level meeting attended by PCC chief, SBP governor, SECP chairman, and others Updated 02 Jun, 2025 11:23pm
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Print Trump-backed DeFi platform inks deal with Pakistan Crypto Council to boost blockchain innovation Govt plans to very soon announce comprehensive crypto legalisations policies, further strengthening Pakistan’s position as one of the fastest-growing crypto markets in the world Updated 27 Apr, 2025 03:05pm
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Opinion Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization–III Consumer protection in cryptocurrency transactions is an essential aspect of regulatory evolution, following the... Published 25 Mar, 2025 06:28am
Opinion Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization–II The establishment of a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in Pakistan necessitates a structured and phased... Updated 23 Mar, 2025 07:10am
Opinion Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization-I The rapid evolution of cryptocurrency has significantly impacted global economies, offered new financial... Published 21 Mar, 2025 07:03am
Markets Govt launches Pakistan Crypto Council to regulate, advance digital finance Pakistan aims to foster safe, compliant environment for investors, businesses, and innovators in crypto space, says Finance Division Updated 14 Mar, 2025 10:14pm
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Markets Russia leans on cryptocurrencies for oil trade, sources say Russia is using cryptocurrencies in its oil trade with China and India to skirt Western sanctions, according to four... Published 14 Mar, 2025 10:29am
Markets Recognising crypto as strategic asset in Pakistan top priority, says advisor Pakistan’s chief crypto advisor Bilal bin Saqib has said that the Pakistan Crypto Council recognises the country’s... Updated 07 Mar, 2025 10:21pm
World Crypto leaders to meet at Trump’s summit, strategic reserve in focus Cryptocurrency industry elite are set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday to... Published 07 Mar, 2025 04:43pm
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World North Korea behind $1.5 billion crypto theft, FBI says WASHINGTON: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday accused North Korea of being behind the theft of... Published 27 Feb, 2025 01:36pm
Print Policy oversight, regulatory framework: Govt to mull setting up of ‘crypto council’ ISLAMABAD: The government will consider establishing a National Crypto Council, which will serve as a dedicated... Updated 26 Feb, 2025 09:30am
World Crypto trading booms in India’s smaller cities as job growth and incomes disappoint NAGPUR: Like thousands of his countrymen in far-flung places, flower-shop owner Ashish Nagose has been learning... Published 25 Feb, 2025 02:37pm
Markets Bitcoin falls below $90,000 for first time in a month, ether tumbles LONDON: Cryptocurrencies bitcoin and ether dropped to multi-month lows on Tuesday, caught up in a general... Updated 25 Feb, 2025 02:58pm