Pakistan Reverses Seven-Year Crypto Ban, Permitting Banks to Offer Services to Crypto Providers
The State Bank of Pakistan has officially lifted its seven-year ban on providing services to cryptocurrency companies, allowing banks to offer their services to these firms. However, banks are still not allowed to invest in, trade, or hold cryptocurrencies using their own funds or customer deposits. This move comes after the enactment of the 2026 Virtual Assets Act, which established the Pakistan…
April 15, 2026, 1:01 p.m.