Pakistan allows banks crypto access under strict rules
Pakistan has lifted a seven-year ban on crypto services, allowing banks to work with licensed digital asset firms under a new regulatory framework.

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Pakistan has lifted a seven-year ban on crypto services, allowing banks to work with licensed digital asset firms under a new regulatory framework.
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