
Pakistan
Pakistan sets up new watchdog as central bank readies CBDC
The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) will take over as the top watchdog, with central bank, SEC, taxman, and...
IMF denies rejecting Pakistan’s Bitcoin mining plans
Local reports indicated that the IMF had dismissed the mining plan, saying it would create an economic imbalance, but it...
US miners’ share grows as Chinese ASIC makers put down US roots
JPMorgan declared this week that the combined share of the 13 U.S. mining operators accounts for 31.5% of the overall...
60% of Fortune 500 firms pursue blockchain initiatives: report
Six out of 10 Fortune 500 firms are exploring blockchain solutions, with executives including the emerging tech in their short...
High-stakes gamble: Pakistan’s mining plan faces IMF scrutiny
Pakistan's mining initiative gives it a chance to become a mining hub but it also carries the risk of resulting...
ADB aid Pakistan’s digitalization; NBK unveils payment solution
ADB boosted Pakistan's digitalization drive under an $800 million program; meanwhile, Kazakhstan merges TradFi and Web3 under a new payment...