Pakistan lifts its seven-year cryptocurrency ban and opens one of the world’s largest untapped digital asset markets
Pakistan formally ended its seven-year cryptocurrency ban on April 17, 2026, legalizing Bitcoin and digital asset trading under a new SECP-led regulatory
➤ Pakistan has officially lifted its seven-year ban on cryptocurrencies, establishing a regulated framework for digital asset trading overseen by the SECP. ➤ This move aims to integrate over 240 million people into the global crypto economy, addressing concerns about illicit financing while enabling cheaper remittance corridors. ➤ The success of this policy pivot hinges on the SECP's effective implementation and enforcement of the new regulations, which could attract institutional capital and boost tax revenue.
