Regulator / licensing regime

State Bank of Pakistan

29 questions
If a Pakistani citizen launches a crypto exchange, can it operate locally without SBP regulation? Aug 9, 2024 Crypto and VASP Licensing How much cash can I legally carry on an international flight (e.g., Karachi → Bangkok or Karachi → Dubai)? Feb 5, 2019 Capital Controls, Currency Crises and Black-Market Rates If I want to launch a Bitcoin startup in Pakistan, what do I need to understand first? Jul 7, 2016 Crypto and VASP Licensing How do people in Pakistan typically receive remittance payments? Jul 5, 2016 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad Could a digital-currency business succeed in Pakistan? May 5, 2016 Licensing in Other Countries Why doesn’t Pakistan have local payment gateways similar to PayPal? Apr 3, 2016 Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models Would a Bitcoin ATM operator business be viable in Pakistan? Feb 11, 2016 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps Who is behind Keenu, which claims to be Pakistan’s first payment gateway? Feb 7, 2016 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What is the Pakistan Remittance Initiative and what does it do? Jan 8, 2016 Regulators, Enforcement and Regulatory Change What can be done to significantly increase remittance inflows into Pakistan? Dec 8, 2015 Payment Corridors and Remittance Economics How much capital would be needed to start a bank in Pakistan? Nov 1, 2015 Central Banks and Bank Supervision Why is financial inclusion still low in Pakistan? Sep 11, 2015 Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion How can I obtain a banking license in Pakistan? Sep 6, 2015 Licensing in Other Countries Since many people have debit cards but not credit cards, is there or could there be a debit-based online payment option in Pakistan? Jul 3, 2015 Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards How can I track an international wire transfer if I am not a bank employee but have the SWIFT copy? Jul 3, 2015 International Wire Transfers and Large Transfers Could Pakistan follow Bangladesh’s approach and declare Bitcoin trading illegal? May 9, 2015 Crypto and VASP Licensing How does Bitcoin trading work in Pakistan? Feb 10, 2015 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets Has anyone tried launching prepaid shopping cards in Pakistan that work across multiple online stores? Oct 9, 2014 Licensing in Other Countries Would operating a Bitcoin exchange in Pakistan be profitable? Jun 9, 2014 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets In remittances, what does a “free send” pricing model actually mean? Jun 6, 2014 Money Transfer Business and MTOs What’s the best way to transfer money from the U.S. to Pakistan? Sep 2, 2013 International Wire Transfers and Large Transfers What are the available ways to transfer money from the US to Pakistan? Sep 2, 2013 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad Why does the Reserve Bank of India strictly regulate overseas incoming payments? Mar 9, 2013 Central Banks and Bank Supervision Do Pakistani banks maintain internal credit scores for customers? Feb 8, 2013 Lending, Credit Scores and BNPL Do Pakistani banks track and maintain customer credit scores? Feb 8, 2013 Lending, Credit Scores and BNPL What are cost-effective, reliable ways to receive online payments in Pakistan? Apr 10, 2012 Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online What are reliable and affordable ways to receive online payments in Pakistan? Apr 10, 2012 Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online Do white-labeled online payment providers in receiving countries also handle regulatory compliance in sending countries? Apr 9, 2012 Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models Do white-label payment providers in receiving countries also manage regulatory compliance in sending countries? Apr 9, 2012 Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models