#USJobsData As of Saturday, January 17, 2026, the crypto landscape in Pakistan has seen a massive shift following the historic deal with World Liberty Financial (WLF) just three days ago.
Here is your updated briefing on the current market and regulatory status:
1. The "World Liberty" Deal (Update)
The agreement signed on January 14 is the dominant news. Pakistan is now officially partnering with SC Financial Technologies (the Trump-linked firm) to integrate the USD1 stablecoin into the national payment system.
Purpose: The focus is on remittances (aiming to capture a larger share of the $36B annual inflow) and cross-border trade settlements.
Status: This is not a full "legalization" of all crypto, but a controlled integration where the stablecoin will run alongside Pakistan’s upcoming Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
2. Market Prices & Performance (Jan 17, 2026)
The market is currently "mixed" following a slight correction after the announcement hype.
Bitcoin (BTC): Trading around $96,700, showing strong institutional support.
WLFI Token: Currently priced at approximately $0.169 (approx. PKR 47.50). It saw a peak of $0.187 earlier this week but has dipped about 7% in the last 24 hours as early investors take profits.
$USD1 Stablecoin: Maintaining its $1.00 peg, with its market cap growing to over $3.4 Billion following the Pakistan and UAE deals.
3. Legal & Regulatory Watch
If you are trading in Pakistan, keep these dates in mind:
Virtual Assets Ordinance, 2025: This law is currently active but has been extended by the Senate until March 5, 2026. It must be passed by Parliament before then to become permanent law.
PVARA: The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority is now the primary body for licensing exchanges. They have recently invited global exchanges (like Binance) to apply for official Pakistani operating licenses.
Taxes: Under the new ordinance, the government is finalizing a tax bracket for crypto gains, expected to be introduced in the next fiscal budget.
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