Pakistan, May 16 -- Earlier this year, during a late-night newsroom conversation, a colleague joked that crypto might be our only pension plan. The laugh it drew was half-hearted-because for many in Pakistan's uncertain economy, that sentiment isn't a punchline. It's a quiet truth.

In 2025, cryptocurrency has gone from fringe fascination to a fundamental shift in how global finance is structured. And while the rest of the world is fast-moving into the future, Pakistan stands at a familiar crossroads: rich in potential, limited by hesitation.

The numbers tell a compelling story. According to Coin cub, the global crypto market is projected to exceed $6 trillion this year. Ethereum is outpacing Bitcoin in transaction utility. Real-world as...