Pakistan mulls rupee-backed stablecoin as country sees $25B crypto opportunity
Pakistan is considering a rupee-backed stablecoin and a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to expand financial inclusion.
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Pakistan is considering a rupee-backed stablecoin and a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to expand financial inclusion.
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