IN Pakistan Cryptos has been block seen April 06 2018
this Notice by State bank of pakistan .
he Presidents/ Chief Executive Officers,
All Banks/ DFIs/ Microfinance Banks/ PSOs/ PSPs,
Dear Sir/Madam,
Prohibition of Dealing in Virtual Currencies/Tokens
Virtual Currencies (VCs) like Bitcoin, Litecoin, Pakcoin, OneCoin, DasCoin, Pay Diamond etc. or Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) tokens are not legal tender, issued or guaranteed by the Government of Pakistan. SBP has not authorized or licensed any individual or entity for the issuance, sale, purchase, exchange or investment in any such Virtual Currencies/Coins/Tokens in Pakistan.
In view of the foregoing, all Banks/ DFIs/ Microfinance Banks and Payment System Operators (PSOs)/Payment Service Providers (PSPs) are advised to refrain from processing, using, trading, holding, transferring value, promoting and investing in Virtual Currencies/Tokens. Further, banks/DFIs/Microfinance Banks and PSOs/PSPs will not facilitate their customers/account holders to transact in VCs/ICO Tokens. Any transaction in this regard shall immediately be reported to Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU) as a suspicious transaction.
Please acknowledge receipt.
Referrals links in web-site of state bank of pakistan
http://www.sbp.org.pk/bprd/2018/C3.htm
