Pakistan

Meet Vitalik Buterin’s Mom. Her Mission Is Inclusion, Not Ethereum

Natalia Ameline's nonprofit, CryptoChicks, is spreading the blockchain gospel in emerging markets.

Business  ·  29 July 2019

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 April 2019
Regulation

Pakistan Introducing Regulations, Licensing Scheme for Crypto Firms

The government of Pakistan is putting in place regulations that will see digital currency firms licensed to combat illicit uses of the technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 April 2019
Banking

Pakistani Bank Teams With Alipay for Blockchain Remittances

Pakistan-based Telenor Microfinance Bank has launched a remittances service using blockchain tech from Alipay.

Business  ·  9 January 2019
Exchanges

Pakistan Bars Banks from Crypto and ICO Trading

A long-running cryptocurrency exchange in Pakistan is closing its door following a new advisory from the country's central bank.

Markets  ·  6 April 2018
Exchanges

Pakistan’s First Bitcoin Exchange Launches with Community-Building Ambitions

Urdubit launches Pakistan's first bitcoin exchange with BlinkTrade, bringing the country closer to the bitcoin community.

Markets  ·  11 October 2014