Pakistan’s Bilal Bin Saqib Named Among Top Global Crypto Leaders

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a remarkable acknowledgment of Pakistan’s growing role in the global digital assets revolution, The Wall Street Journal has recognized Mr. Bilal bin Saqib, Minister…

Man Loses $850,000 in Alleged Crypto Theft at Karachi Airport, Court Orders Inquiry

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A shocking case of digital asset theft has surfaced in Karachi, where a man claims he lost $850,000 worth of cryptocurrency after being stopped and…

Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Convenes to Outline Crypto Roadmap

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistan convened the first board meeting of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) in Islamabad on August 26, 2025. The session brought together senior…

Trump’s Oil Deal Clears Path for Pak-US Crypto Collaboration

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

As Pakistan and the US close one chapter of economic diplomacy with the successful conclusion of historic trade talks, a new one begins, this time…

Pakistan Crypto Council Sets Up Committee for Digital Asset Regulations

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) convened a high-level meeting at the Finance Division, chaired by Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue.…

Why Did Ethereum Experience A Price Plunge Today?

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Ethereum’s price fell over 4.5 percent in the last 24 hours to around $2,380, dragged down by a combination of technical, macroeconomic, and market structure…

Japanese Firm, Metaplanet, Buys A Whopping $104.6 M Of Bitcoin

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm, executed its second-largest single Bitcoin acquisition by purchasing 1,004 BTC for approximately ¥15.2 billion (about $104.6 million) on May 19, 2025, bringing its total…

Chihuahua Stealer Malware Targets Crypto Wallets, Browser Data

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A newly discovered .NET‑based infostealer named Chihuahua Stealer is targeting browser data and cryptocurrency wallet extensions, raising alarms across the cybersecurity community. First identified in…

Crypto market cap surges past $3.2T as Bitcoin tops $100K again

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

With Bitcoin recovering the $100,000 milestone and Ether rising past $2,100, the market capitalization of cryptocurrencies jumped over 3 percent overnight. These surges have proved…

Islamabad United’s Binance Deal Sparks Debate Amid Pakistan’s Crypto Ban

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Islamabad United, a premier franchise of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), has partnered with Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, as its official exchange partner.…

Hackers from North Korea Stole $1.3 Billion in Crypto in 2024

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

WASHINGTON: According to Chainalysis Inc., hackers affiliated with North Korea have stolen more cryptocurrency from platforms this year than ever before. This surge in activity…

Pakistan To Legalize Bitcoin And Cryptocurrency Through Sbp Act Amendments

Pakistan to Legalize Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Through SBP Act Amendments?

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The federal government has proposed amendments to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Act aimed at legalizing digital currencies such as Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in…

PAKT reports 10% profit decline in Q3

PAKT Reports 10% Profit Decline in Q3, Announces Dividend

By Tech Desk ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited (PSX: PAKT) saw a 9.9% drop in its year-over-year income. In the third quarter, it made a profit after taxes of…

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