Is Crypto Legal in Pakistan in 2025?
The crypto scene in Pakistan is finally heating up. While it’s not fully legalized yet, 2025 has brought major progress — and things are moving fast. Let’s break it down 👇
📜 What’s the Legal Status Right Now?
As of 2025:
🔸 Crypto is still not legal tender in Pakistan
🔸 Banks are still banned from handling crypto transactions (since 2018)
🔸 BUT — the government is actively working on regulations, not bans.
🏛️ Big 2025 Developments
🚀 Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) launched
📊 Pakistan Digital Asset Authority (PDAA) created to regulate digital assets
📕 State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has proposed legal amendments to recognize digital assets
Translation? Pakistan is getting serious about crypto — not just for trading, but also for innovation and global competitiveness.
🔌 Why Now?
💡 Pakistan is allocating 2,000+ MW of electricity to Bitcoin mining & AI data centers
💼 There's even a partnership with Trump family–backed crypto ventures to build out infrastructure
🌍 Pakistan wants to compete with Dubai & Singapore in Web3 innovation
🤔 So... Can You Trade Crypto in Pakistan?
✔️ Yes — P2P trading is still possible, especially via global platforms like Binance
⚠️ No formal legal protection yet — so trade carefully
🔒 Use trusted platforms and stick to verified P2P sellers
🧠 Final Take
Crypto in Pakistan is not illegal, but still unregulated — for now.
With serious moves in 2025, the country is likely to shift from grey zones to clear regulations soon.
💬 Are you ready for a regulated crypto market in Pakistan? What changes do you want to see?
Drop your thoughts 👇
