With its Trump connection, Pakistan’s crypto pivot is a headache for India

Pakistan’s embrace of crypto—fuelled by Chinese energy, sanctioned by the state and linked to the Trump family—has opened a new front in South Asia’s battle for digital dominance.

June 06, 20257 min
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With its Trump connection, Pakistan’s crypto pivot is a headache for India

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