Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency Proposes Virtual Asset Regulation for Compliance

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JH Kim

Summary

  • The Federal Investigation Agency of Pakistan has reportedly proposed a virtual asset regulatory framework to comply with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regulations.
  • The regulatory proposal aims to comply with global institutions' regulations on terrorist financing, anti-money laundering, and Know Your Customer (KYC).
  • FIA Director Sumera Azam explained that the regulatory proposal will balance technological advancement and national security.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan has proposed a virtual asset (cryptocurrency) regulatory framework in compliance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regulations.

According to Cointelegraph, a virtual asset specialized media, on the 11th (local time), this regulatory proposal aims to comply with global institutions' regulations on terrorist financing, anti-money laundering, and Know Your Customer (KYC).

FIA Director Sumera Azam explained that it is a "paradigm shift in the way we view digital finance," and that the regulatory proposal will balance technological advancement with national security.

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