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Why Pakistan wants to become a regional crypto hub

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Marta Grudzinska
October 29, 2025

Pakistan ranks third globally in crypto adoption but its government has been reluctant to embrace virtual currencies. Now, Pakistani authorities plan to create a regulatory authority, a crypto council, and a Bitcoin reserve. Digital assets are no longer banned — they're part of the new financial strategy.

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