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Pakistan Reverses Seven-Year Crypto Ban, Permitting Banks to Support Digital Asset Providers
The State Bank of Pakistan has officially lifted its ban on providing services to cryptocurrency firms, notifying all banks and financial institutions of the change. However, financial institutions are still barred from using their own funds or customer deposits to invest in, trade, or hold cryptocurrencies. This move follows the recent passage of the 2026 Virtual Assets Act, which established th…
April 15, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
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Pakistan Reverses Seven-Year Crypto Ban, Permitting Banks to Cater to Crypto Firms
The State Bank of Pakistan has officially notified all banking and financial institutions that the longstanding ban on providing services to cryptocurrency entities has been lifted. However, the new regulations stipulate that banks are not permitted to use their own funds or customer deposits to invest in, trade, or hold crypto assets. This move follows the introduction of the Virtual Assets Act …
April 15, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
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Pakistan Removes Seven-Year Ban, Permitting Banks to Offer Services to Crypto Firms
The State Bank of Pakistan has announced that it is lifting the ban on banks providing services to cryptocurrency companies. However, banks are still not allowed to invest in, trade, or hold cryptocurrency using their own funds or customer deposits, as per the new regulations. This move follows the recent introduction of the Virtual Assets Act 2026, which established the Pakistan Virtual Asset Re…
April 15, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
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Pakistan Removes Seven-Year Crypto Ban, Enables Banks to Support Digital Asset Providers
The State Bank of Pakistan has lifted its seven-year ban on providing services to cryptocurrency companies, allowing banks to open accounts for licensed crypto firms. However, financial institutions are still barred from investing in or trading cryptocurrencies using their own funds or customer deposits. This move follows the introduction of the 2026 Virtual Assets Act, which established the Paki…
April 15, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
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Pakistan Reverses Seven-Year Cryptocurrency Ban, Enables Banks to Support Crypto Firms
The State Bank of Pakistan has officially lifted its ban on providing services to cryptocurrency companies, notifying all banks and financial institutions of the change. However, the new regulations stipulate that banks are not allowed to use their own funds or customer deposits to invest in, trade, or hold cryptocurrency. This development comes after the enactment of the 2026 Virtual Assets Act,…
April 15, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
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Pakistan Reverses Seven-Year Crypto Ban, Permitting Banks to Support Digital Asset Providers
The central bank of Pakistan has officially lifted its seven-year prohibition on providing services to cryptocurrency firms, allowing banks and financial institutions to facilitate transactions for these companies. However, financial institutions are still barred from using their own funds or customer deposits to invest in, trade, or hold digital assets. This move follows the recent implementatio…
April 15, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
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Pakistan Ends Seven-Year Cryptocurrency Ban, Permitting Banks to Support Crypto Businesses
The State Bank of Pakistan has officially lifted its ban on banks providing services to cryptocurrency firms, a move that comes after the introduction of the 2026 Virtual Assets Act. This new legislation established the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority, which oversees and regulates the sector. As a result, banks can now open accounts for approved crypto businesses, but they are not all…
April 15, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
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Pakistan Reverses Seven-Year Crypto Ban, Enables Banks to Support Digital Asset Providers
Pakistan's central banking authority has officially lifted its seven-year prohibition on banks providing services to cryptocurrency businesses. However, the new regulations stipulate that banks are not allowed to invest in, trade, or hold digital assets using their own funds or customer deposits. This move follows the recent passage of the 2026 Virtual Assets Act, which established the Pakistan V…
April 15, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
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Pakistan Reverses Seven-Year Crypto Ban, Enabling Banks to Support Digital Asset Providers
The central bank of Pakistan has officially lifted its seven-year ban on providing services to cryptocurrency firms, allowing banks and financial institutions to open accounts for approved crypto businesses. However, these institutions are still barred from using their own funds or customer deposits to invest in, trade, or hold digital assets. This change follows the introduction of the 2026 Virt…
April 15, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
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Pakistan Reverses Seven-Year Crypto Ban, Permitting Banks to Serve Crypto Firms
The central bank of Pakistan has notified all financial institutions in the country that the longstanding ban on providing services to cryptocurrency businesses has been lifted. However, the new regulations stipulate that banks are not allowed to use their own funds or customer deposits to invest in, trade, or hold cryptocurrencies. This development follows the recent passage of the Virtual Asset…
April 15, 2026, 1:01 p.m.