Pakistanâs Digital Rupee is Coming! đđ”đ°
Hey crypto fam! Exciting times ahead for Pakistan! The State Bank of Pakistan is diving into the future with its first-ever Digital Rupee pilot, set to launch later this year, and guess what? Theyâre teaming up with Japanâs blockchain wizards at Soramitsu to make it happen! đ
Hereâs the tea:
This pilot is backed by Japanâs Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry under their Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Project. đž
The goal? Faster payments, better financial inclusion, and cutting those crazy cash distribution costs, especially in rural areas where cash is still king. đŠ
Soramitsuâs platform is no newbieâitâs already powered Cambodiaâs Bakong digital currency and pilots in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. Now, itâs ready to handle Pakistanâs massive 250M population! đ
Big win: Theyâre working on offline transactions so you can pay with your smartphone even without internet. Perfect for Pakistanâs spotty connectivity! đ±
The State Bank isnât stopping there. Theyâve got the Virtual Assets Act 2025 in play, with a new regulator (PVARA) to license and oversee virtual assets. Plus, a Shariah Advisory Committee to keep things halal. đ And yes, Pakistanâs even chatting with global crypto giants (including our very own Binance đ) to boost the ecosystem.
This is huge for financial inclusion and modernizing Pakistanâs economy. Imagine faster, cheaper, and more accessible payments for everyone! đȘ What do you think, fam? Is the Digital Rupee a game-changer? Drop your thoughts below, and letâs talk about where Pakistanâs crypto journey is headed! đ
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