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Pakistan Fatwa Bans Bitcoin in World's No. 3 Crypto Market

COINOTAG·July 16, 2026·1 min read
Pakistan Fatwa Bans Bitcoin in World's No. 3 Crypto Market

A senior Pakistani religious authority has issued a fatwa banning the purchase of Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital tokens. This injects fresh regulatory uncertainty into Pakistan, one of the world's top three crypto markets. The ban could impact adoption and trading activity in the region, though enforcement details remain unclear.

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