The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has released the draft "2026 Virtual Asset Service Regulations" and supporting business guidelines, and has initiated a public consultation. The deadline for feedback is July 2.


The draft aims to establish a licensing and regulatory framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), covering business categories such as exchanges, custody, brokerage, proprietary trading, derivatives, and mining, and includes requirements for governance structure, customer asset segregation, cybersecurity, risk management, and anti-money laundering.
Under the new law, all VASPs operating in Pakistan must obtain a license.
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ColdWalletFitnessCoach
· 2h ago
How much longer until the draft becomes official law? Still observing.
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DancingOnTheEdgeOfLiquidation
· 2h ago
Is mining also regulated? Areas with cheap hydropower are about to get competitive.
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TreatEarningsAsSnacks
· 2h ago
VASP licensing system, small companies probably need to merge or exit
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RugProofRita
· 2h ago
To what extent are governance structures and cybersecurity requirements specified? Please provide an interpretation.
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TheLiquidationLampInMisty
· 2h ago
This timing is perfect, just right to absorb the overflow computing power from Central Asia.
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