Pakistan

US ranks second in crypto adoption; APAC fastest-growing region
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9 September, 2025

US ranks second in crypto adoption; APAC fastest-growing region

The 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index reveals the U.S. rises to second place, with APAC leading rapid growth in digital...
Pakistan’s digital life insurance; Bahrain surges forward with AI
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2 September, 2025

Pakistan’s digital life insurance; Bahrain surges forward with AI

Pakistan's EFU Life and JazzCash partner to launch a digital insurance ecosystem, while Bahrain integrates AI for building supervision.
Digital wallet makes up 16% of online purchases
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1 September, 2025

Digital wallet makes up 16% of online purchases

Meanwhile, Pakistan has taken a bold leap toward a cashless economy by launching 10 million digital wallets for the Benazir...
Pakistan sets up new watchdog as central bank readies CBDC
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22 July, 2025

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
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10 July, 2025

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
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20 June, 2025

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...