Pakistan

Pakistan Announces Fresh Ban on Crypto, but Adoption as a Hedge Remains Popular
Cryptocurrencies will “never be legalized in Pakistan,” said Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Aisha Ghaus Pasha.

Pakistan Mulls Crypto Future; Bitcoin’s Fed Boost
Pakistan to take a fresh look at cryptocurrency. Kazakhstan orders bitcoin miners to file regular status reports. Biggest Fed hike in 22 years sees Bitcoin close to $40,000 mark. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Pakistan’s Crypto Warning; Indian Banks’ Crypto Reluctance
Russia proposes crypto mining hotspots. State Bank of Pakistan’s governor warns crypto risks outweigh benefits. India’s central bank stranglehold leaves banks hesitant over crypto. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Pakistan’s Crime Agency to Ask Telecom Authority to Block Crypto Websites: Report
The State Bank of Pakistan has already submitted recommendations for regulating cryptocurrencies.

Pakistan Plans to Ban Cryptocurrencies as Stance Hardens: Reports
A central bank and government report recommends declaring all cryptocurrencies illegal.

Pakistan’s Investigation Agency Contacts Binance About $100M Scam
At least 11 allegedly fraudulent applications linked to Binance, and several thousand investors were hit.

Pakistan High Court Grants Commission to Weigh Crypto Legality in Sindh Province: Report
The court said the decision to allow any form of crypto business activity falls squarely in the lap of the federal government.

Large Institutional, DeFi Activities Dominate India Crypto: Chainalysis
The blockchain research group thinks the country could soon become a regional hub for cryptocurrency-related investments.

Meet Vitalik Buterin's Mom. Her Mission Is Inclusion, Not Ethereum
Natalia Ameline's nonprofit, CryptoChicks, is spreading the blockchain gospel in emerging markets.

Pakistan Central Bank Eyes Digital Currency Launch by 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan, the country’s central bank, is reportedly considering launching a digital currency as part of a modernization drive.

