The Ministry of Finance of Pakistan has announced the launch of the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA) to regulate blockchain-based financial infrastructure in the country.
The PDAA will oversee licensing and regulation of exchanges, custodians, wallets, tokenized platforms, decentralized finance applications, and more.
The creation of PDAA aims at creating a framework for financial innovation, safeguarding consumers, inviting global investment, and positioning Pakistan as a leader in the crypto market.
The Federal Investigation Agency of Pakistan has proposed a regulatory design for virtual assets to address terrorism financing, money laundering, and Know Your Customer concerns.