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PVARA Chairman Says 70 Firms Applied Under Pakistan’s Crypto Licensing Framework

Pakistan's virtual-asset regulator has received applications from 70 companies seeking to enter the country's new regulatory framework, according to PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib. Saqib disclosed the figure during a media briefing reported by TechJuice....

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PVARA Chairman Says 70 Firms Applied Under Pakistan’s Crypto Licensing Framework

Pakistan's virtual-asset regulator has received applications from 70 companies seeking to enter the country's new regulatory framework, according to PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib....

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