The world’s crypto giants getting a VIP invite to Pakistan’s economy. Yeah, it’s happening.
The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority, or PVARA if you wanna keep it short and sweet, just sent out a serious call to crypto exchanges and virtual asset service providers worldwide, come on in, apply for a license and let’s make some digital magic.
Pakistan’s crypto market
Bilal bin Saqib, the big boss at PVARA who’s got crypto and blockchain in his job title, laid it out plain.
This is their way of saying, we’re building a digital financial future that’s transparent, inclusive, and open for business. But listen closely, it’s not a free-for-all of course.
Only the cream of the crop, firms already licensed by the SEC, FCA, or other top global regulators, get to play.
The paperwork? Oh, it’s a full dossier, company profiles, licenses, what services you plan to offer, trading, custody, payments, you name it, tech specs, security standards, compliance records, and a tailored business plan that fits right into Pakistan’s market.
This is about slamming shut the door on shady dealings while unlocking new fintech prospects, remittances, and even Shariah-compliant tokens through sandbox experiments.
Global leader in adoption
Pakistan’s not some small crypto player. It zoomed its way up to third place in global crypto adoption, moving up six spots on Chainalysis’ 2025 Index.
That’s serious hustle, placing it among the top-tier crypto markets worldwide.
Earlier this year, the government announced plans for a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, so they wanted to stockpile Bitcoin like it’s gold bars.
At the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Vegas, Saqib pitched this as a shift to a pro-crypto approach.
And don’t forget this, Pakistan earmarked 2,000 megawatts of surplus electricity to power Bitcoin mining and AI centers. Talk about putting your energy to work.
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Subsidized power for crypto mining
But hey, even in the best stories, there’s a twist. The IMF isn’t sweating the details as much, they pushed back on that idea of subsidized power for crypto mining, saying it’s a bad look economically. So, the drama continues.
For now, Pakistan is rolling out the red carpet for crypto players who want in on its rapidly growing market, but with serious rules to keep things clean and legit.
This journey to digital finance greatness is just getting started, and the world’s invited to watch, participate, and maybe cash in.
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📅 Published: September 15, 2025 • 🕓 Last updated: September 15, 2025
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