Asia has been taking the lead in regulating and investing in digital assets, with Kazakhstan investing over $350 million in crypto and Pakistan passing the Virtual Assets Act of 2026.

Pakistan legally formalizes digital currency oversight

Pakistan’s parliament passed the Virtual Assets Act of 2026 on March 4, establishing the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) to regulate digital assets in the country.

“A year ago, Pakistan’s digital asset landscape was defined by…