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IMF Urges Pakistan to Tax Crypto Capital Gains for $3B Bailout

In order to be eligible for $3 billion in bailout money, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has mandated that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of Pakistan impose a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on investments in cryptocurrencies. The IMF suggested that Pakistan’s FBR tax cryptocurrency capital gains during the review

March 18, 2024 2 mins read

Pakistan Announces Ban on Crypto Sector Amid Economic Woes

On Wednesday, May 17, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance in Pakistan ordered new cryptocurrency regulation laws to be drafted. Inflation hit an all-time high of almost 36% in the month of April 2023, adding to the country’s other economic woes. Minister of State for Finance Ayesha Ghos Pasha said

May 18, 2023 1 min read

Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) Announces Blockchain Use For KYC

The Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) and Avanza Group have inked a contract for the creation of a blockchain-based KYC platform. The latter group brings together firms that provide cutting-edge banking software, CEM tools, blockchain, and AI. PBA Chairman Muhammad Aurangzeb and Avanza Innovations CEO Waqas Mirza were among those present

March 6, 2023 1 min read

Indian PM Narendra Modi Urged Global Action on Crypto

Modi said it is impossible for just one government to make judgments. Indian PM spoke at Switzerland’s World Economic Forum Davos conference. Narendra Modi, Indian Prime Minister,  urged global action on cryptocurrencies, drawing comparisons to inflation and climate change. The Indian Prime Minister spoke at the World Economic Forum Davos

January 18, 2022 2 mins read

Binance Joins Hands With Pakistan for Busting $100M Scam

FIA of Pakistan confirms $100 million crypto scam. Binance announces complete cooperation with Pakistan FIA. Pakistan FIA determined to find out the 26 anonymous Binance wallets. For the past few days the news was on fire in Pakistan, amidst the recent crypto scam which came to limelight. The overall crypto

January 13, 2022 2 mins read