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State Bank of Pakistan replaces restrictive banking rules for virtual assets

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The State Bank of Pakistan replaced its earlier restrictive banking instructions on April 14, 2026, with a framework allowing banks to open accounts for appropriately licensed providers. This change follows the establishment of the Virtual Assets Act, 2026, which created the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) to oversee virtual asset service providers. The PVARA's regulations were notified on August 21, 2026.

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Why it matters

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The policy change allows formal banking access for virtual asset services within Pakistan. However, the reports note that licensing does not settle regulatory gaps concerning foreign-exchange outflows or tax obligations for residents who trade assets on overseas platforms.

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  • Federal Board of RevenueSpeculative

    The Federal Board of Revenue may need to address a tax gap related to crypto transactions following the State Bank of Pakistan change.

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