Pakistan, Binance Sign MOU to Explore Tokenization of $2B in State Assets: Reuters

Finance Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Pakistan, Binance Sign MOU to Explore Tokenization of $2B in State Assets: Reuters The agreement comes as Pakistan accelerates the rollout of a formal crypto regulatory framework and explores blockchain-based distribution of government-owned assets. By Olivier Acuna | Edited by Jamie Crawley Dec 12, 2025, 4:02 p.m. Sindh Province Capital Karachi, Pakistan. (Muhammad Jawaid Shamshad/Unsplash) What to know : Binance plans to tokenize up to $2 billion in bonds, treasury bills, and commodity reserves in Pakistan. The initiative is part of Pakistan's effort to use blockchain technology to attract foreign investment and enhance liquidity. Pakistan's regulatory actions align with global trends as countries like the UAE and Japan expand crypto exchange licensing rules. Binance is set to explore the tokenization of up to $2 billion in bonds, treasury bills and commodity reserves in Pakistan , Reuters reported on Friday. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the world's largest crypto exchange by trade volume highlights Pakistan’s push to use blockchain technology to unlock liquidity and attract foreign investment as it explores a formal crypto regulatory framework . STORY CONTINUES BELOW Don't miss another story. Subscribe to the Crypto Daybook Americas Newsletter today . See all newsletters Sign me up By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . Pakistan’s Finance Ministry said the initiative could pave the way for tokenizing additional government-owned real-world assets and distributing them on blockchain-based platforms. The announcement comes one day after the Chairman of Pakistan's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), Bilal Bin Saqib, announced in a video interview with CoinDesk his country’s plans to accelerate crypto adoption, leverage Bitcoin mining, and launch a national stablecoin. Pakistan’s regulatory moves mirror a broader global trend. The United Arab Emirates, Japan and parts of the European Union are expanding formal licensing rules ‍for crypto exchanges amid broader global regulatory tightening. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said the agreement was "a great signal for the global blockchain industry and for Pakistan", adding that it marks the start of a move toward full deployment of the tokenization initiative. Also today, according to Reuters, the VARA said it issued early approvals to Binance and HTX after reviewing their governance and compliance controls, allowing them to register on the Anti-Money Laundering system, set up local units and prepare full applications. 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