Pakistan Unveils Independent Crypto Regulator to Align With FATF and Global Standards
On July 8, the Pakistan government announced the establishment of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, an independent body responsible for licensing, monitoring, and supervising virtual asset service provide...
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