Pakistan Removes Seven-Year Crypto Ban, Permitting Banks to Offer Services to Crypto Providers
The State Bank of Pakistan has officially lifted its ban on providing services to crypto businesses, allowing banks to open accounts for licensed crypto companies. However, banks are still barred from using their own funds or customer deposits to invest in, trade, or hold crypto assets. This move follows the recent introduction of the Virtual Assets Act of 2026, which established the Pakistan Vir…
April 15, 2026, 1:01 p.m.