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Pakistan's Top Cleric Declares Crypto Trading Haram

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, Pakistan's leading Islamic scholar, issued a fatwa declaring cryptocurrency trading impermissible under Islamic law. The ruling could impact crypto adoption in the country, where religious edicts carry significant weight. It adds regulatory uncertainty for Pakistan's growing crypto user base.

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While non-binding, the fatwa may pressure regulators and banks to restrict crypto activity, potentially stifling innovation in Pakistan's fledgling digital asset market.
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