The phenomenon of cryptoassets
Cryptoassets are the most noteworthy technology the world has witnessed over the last two decades. Bitcoin was first introduced in 2008 and since then it has revolutionized the way payments…
Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization—V
The taxation of cryptocurrency assets in Pakistan plays an important role in the broader framework of legalizing digital currencies within the country. The preceding articles in this series have methodically…
Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization—IV
The legalization of cryptocurrency in Pakistan is gaining momentum, requiring a strong regulatory framework to mitigate financial crimes. The previous articles in this series have laid the basis by discussing…
Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization–III
Consumer protection in cryptocurrency transactions is an essential aspect of regulatory evolution, following the discussions on the definition, legal framework, oversight bodies, and licensing mechanisms in previous articles in the…
Crypto arms race
On March 6, President Donald Trump made history by signing an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a US Digital Asset Stockpile. On March 7, he doubled…
As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments
Bitcoin’s soaring value has caught the attention of high-end fashion brands and retailers, prompting further interest in offering cryptocurrencies as a means of payment to tap in to fresh pockets…
Crypto tech boom
Cryptocurrencies and technology are deeply, deeply intertwined. To be certain, cryptocurrencies and technology are inseparable. Cryptocurrencies can neither exist nor operate without technology. In essence, technology is the lifeblood of…
Crypto industry pushes for policy sea change after Trump victory
The crypto industry is pushing for an ambitious raft of policies that would promote the widespread adoption of digital assets and considering who best to promote them, as they anticipate…
North Korean hackers sent stolen crypto to wallet used by Asian payment firm?
A major Cambodian payments firm received crypto worth over $150,000 from a digital wallet used by North Korean hacking outfit Lazarus, blockchain data shows, a glimpse of how the criminal…
Crypto industry grapples with FTX fallout as trial looms
The collapse of cryptocurrency platform FTX, whose disgraced former boss goes on trial this week, sparked shock waves worldwide, with regulators still seeking to get to grips with the sector.…
