Pakistan invitations international crypto companies to use for working licenses: Report

Pakistan has opened the door to worldwide crypto companies, inviting main exchanges and digital asset service suppliers (VASPs) to use for licenses underneath a brand new federal regime.

On Saturday, the Pakistan Digital Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) known as on main crypto companies to submit Expressions of Curiosity (EoIs) to enter the nation’s digital asset market, based on a report by native information outlet Daybreak.

“This EoI is our invitation to the world’s main VASPs to companion in constructing a clear and inclusive digital monetary future for Pakistan,” stated Bilal bin Saqib, PVARA chair and minister of state for crypto and blockchain.

Eligibility is restricted to companies already licensed by acknowledged regulators, together with the US Securities and Trade Fee (SEC), the UK Monetary Conduct Authority, the EU’s VASP framework, the UAE’s Digital Property Regulatory Authority and the Financial Authority of Singapore.

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Submissions ought to embody firm profiles, present licenses and jurisdictions, providers proposed (reminiscent of buying and selling, custody and funds), expertise and safety requirements, belongings underneath administration, revenues, compliance observe document and a Pakistan‑particular enterprise mannequin.

PVARA stated the framework goals to curb illicit finance whereas unlocking fintech, remittance, and tokenization alternatives, together with Shariah‑compliant merchandise by way of regulatory sandboxes.

PVARA, arrange underneath the Digital Property Ordinance 2025, is tasked with licensing, regulating and supervising VASPs in step with requirements set by the Monetary Motion Activity Drive (FATF), Worldwide Financial Fund (IMF) and World Financial institution.

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Pakistan ranks third in international crypto adoption

As Cointelegraph reported, Pakistan surged to 3rd place in Chainalysis’ 2025 International Crypto Adoption Index, climbing six spots and rising as one of many world’s fastest-growing crypto markets.

In Might, Pakistan introduced plans to determine a government-led Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. Talking on the Bitcoin 2025 convention in Las Vegas, Bilal Bin Saqib stated the transfer displays Pakistan’s new pro-crypto regulatory method.

The nation additionally earmarked 2,000 megawatts of surplus electrical energy for Bitcoin (BTC) mining and AI facilities as a part of an initiative led by the Pakistan Crypto Council and supported by the Ministry of Finance.