🧭 Crypto Regulation Pulse: Pakistan & FATF

🇵🇰 Pakistan Steps Into the Crypto Arena

Pakistan just launched a National Crypto Council under its Ministry of Finance. Members include Binance (with CZ as external advisor), and local fintech/blockchain players.

Key moves:

– 🇵🇰 BTC Reserve (national digital sovereignty plan)

– ⚡ 2 GW for Web3 infrastructure (AI, mining, data centers)

– 💼 Crypto Hub: A special economic zone modeled after DMCC Dubai

📣 Message to Emerging Markets: Crypto can be infrastructure, not just risk.

🌍 Meanwhile, the FATF Tightens the Screws

🧾 June 2025 Update: New Travel Rule guidelines now require:

– Sender & receiver info (name, address, ID) for crypto transfers > $1K

– Self-custody wallets must comply if interacting with CEXs

– Penalties include gray-listing jurisdictions

🧩 Impact:

– Privacy protocols may clash with compliance

– Countries vary: 🇸🇬/🇦🇪 more flexible than 🇺🇸/🇪🇺

– DEX UIs & bridges likely to face pressure

🏛️ Winners:

– Regulated exchanges (Coinbase, Bitstamp)

– Institutional players waiting on clarity

🎯 Bottom Line:

Pakistan is going full steam on crypto infrastructure, while FATF pushes compliance rails globally.

Projects must now choose:

🔐 Build compliance in — or go full-onchain & permissionless.

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