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Real-time reporting on regulatory shifts, market momentum, and Web3 innovation across Pakistan and global hubs.

MARKETS

Rupee edges up one paisa against dollar in interbank trading

The rupee closed at Rs 277.21 in interbank trade, a one-paisa gain, while the euro, pound, yen and Emirati dirham weakened against it, according to State Bank of Pakistan figures.

By Editorial Desk

MARKETS

Bitcoin flat near $76,000 as Bank of England holds rates at 3.75%

Bitcoin traded little changed near $76,000 while equities pointed to a sharply higher open, after the Bank of England left its policy rate unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday, as markets had expected.

By Editorial Desk

POLICY & REGULATION

House committee releases sweeping crypto tax bill ahead of Wednesday markup

A US House committee has released a sweeping crypto tax bill ahead of a Wednesday markup. Provisions cover stablecoins, mining and staking, and a $10 exception for certain fees paid in crypto.

By Editorial Desk

MARKETS

Institutional Inflows Surge on Local Exchanges Ahead of Regulatory Clarity

Desks report the heaviest sustained buying in eighteen months as licensed venues prepare for the incoming virtual asset framework.

By Markets Desk

Recent News Stream

POLICY & REGULATION

State Bank of Pakistan Outlines Phased Rollout for Wholesale CBDC Pilot

The central bank has detailed a timeline for integrating commercial banks into its digital currency framework, prioritising wholesale interbank settlement before any retail consideration.

By T.T. Editorial Board6 min read

POLICY & REGULATION

FBR Proposes Flat Capital Gains Treatment on Digital Asset Disposals

A consultation paper sets out a single rate across holding periods, replacing the tiered structure that applies to listed securities.

By Policy Desk5 min read

TECHNOLOGY

Web3 Hub Opens in Lahore Tech Park With 500 Developer Placements

A public-private venture pairs subsidised workspace with a training pipeline aimed at protocol and smart contract engineering.

By Technology Desk4 min read

POLICY & REGULATION

MiCA Goes Live Across the EU: What It Means for Pakistani VASPs

Passporting rights reshape the calculus for local service providers weighing a European entity.

By Global Desk6 min read

FEATURES

How Tokenised Sovereign Bonds Could Reshape Emerging Debt Markets

Atomic settlement and fractional denominations widen the investor base for issuers historically dependent on a narrow set of buyers.

By Research Desk8 min read

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