Islamabad, June 17, 2026: easypaisa digital bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Binance to explore emerging financial technology, digital savings and investment-related opportunities in Pakistan.

The MoU was signed in Islamabad by Jahanzeb Khan, President and CEO of easypaisa digital bank, and Tarik Erk, Binance’s Regional Head for MENAT and Senior Executive Officer Abu Dhabi, in the presence of senior representatives from both organizations.

According to the companies, the agreement is aimed at starting exploratory discussions on possible areas of cooperation in Pakistan’s digital financial ecosystem. Any future collaboration will be subject to regulatory approvals, licensing requirements and applicable compliance frameworks.

The proposed areas of engagement may include awareness, education and capacity-building initiatives related to emerging financial technologies. The companies said these discussions would be carried out in line with relevant regulatory guidelines.

Binance, a global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency exchange, says it serves more than 300 million registered users worldwide. The company offers blockchain and digital financial technology services, including trading platforms, financial products, educational initiatives and Web3-related services.

The statement said Binance has obtained AML registration under the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, describing it as a step linked to Pakistan’s developing regulated digital financial ecosystem.

Jahanzeb Khan said easypaisa digital bank was focused on making digital banking easier and secure for customers. He said Binance’s experience in emerging financial technology would allow easypaisa to learn and explore future possibilities in line with PVARA guidelines.

Tarik Erk said the partnership reflected Pakistan’s potential as a market for emerging financial technologies, supported by scale, trust and increasing regulatory engagement. He said Binance’s global expertise and easypaisa’s local reach could support responsible innovation and long-term ecosystem development.

easypaisa said its customer base represents one in every five Pakistanis, with women making up 31 percent of its users. The bank said it processed more than 4.5 billion transactions in 2025, valued at over Rs15 trillion, approximately 13 percent of Pakistan’s GDP.

The companies said virtual assets carry high market volatility and financial risk, including possible loss of capital. They said the information does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice, and users should conduct due diligence and consult licensed financial advisers before making investment decisions.

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