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The post Binance Visits Pakistan as Country Preps Major Crypto Policy Push appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Pakistan’s crypto market shows sharp activity over the last 30 days despite ongoing volatility, and the country now moves closer to a full regulatory structure. The shift gains speed after Binance executives arrived in Islamabad this week for direct talks with the country’s political and military leadership.  The meetings signal an important moment for Pakistan’s digital asset future as the government outlines strong support for regulation and oversight. High-Level Meetings Signal a National Crypto Strategy Binance CEO Richard Teng leads the exchange’s delegation during a series of meetings with the Prime Minister, the Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, and senior financial officials. The Prime Minister’s Office confirms a strong governmental commitment to building a transparent and secure framework for digital assets. The engagements show that Pakistan seeks structure, clarity, and global alignment as it transitions from an unregulated environment toward a regulated market. PVARA Chairman Bilal bin Saqib presides over the core discussions and outlines progress made by his newly formed authority. His briefing includes updates on licensing, market surveillance systems, and the country’s attempts to bring crypto service providers under a unified national standard. The government highlights the need to promote innovation while safeguarding users in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital markets. Regulatory Momentum Rises as Pakistan Eyes National Digital Currency Plans Pakistan wants a clear framework that supports financial innovation and ensures investor safety. The government views digital assets as a sector that can help modernize payment systems and expand financial inclusion. Saqib confirms that Pakistan studies stablecoin models and explores the creation of a state-backed digital currency as part of its broader modernization plan. Pakistan has already unveiled its first strategic Bitcoin reserve this year, which shows the government’s intent to participate in global digital finance. Saqib mentions that CBDC discussions continue as…

PANews reported on December 8th that, according to OKX market data, BTC has just broken through $91,000 and is currently trading at $91,005.70 per coin, a daily increase of 1.62%.

The post BlackRock boosts AI and US equity exposure in $185 billion models appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. BlackRock is steering $185 billion worth of model portfolios deeper into US stocks and artificial intelligence. The decision came this week as the asset manager adjusted its entire model suite, increasing its equity allocation and dumping exposure to international developed markets. The firm now sits 2% overweight on stocks, after money moved between several of its biggest exchange-traded funds. This wasn’t a slow shuffle. Billions flowed across multiple ETFs on Tuesday as BlackRock executed the realignment. The iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF) alone brought in $3.4 billion, the largest single-day haul in its history. The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) collected $2.3 billion, while the iShares US Equity Factor Rotation Active ETF (DYNF) added nearly $2 billion. The rebalancing triggered swift inflows and outflows that realigned investor exposure on the back of performance data and macroeconomic outlooks. BlackRock raises equities on strong US earnings The model updates come as BlackRock backs the rally in American stocks, fueled by strong earnings and optimism around rate cuts. In an investment letter obtained by Bloomberg, the firm said US companies have delivered 11% earnings growth since the third quarter of 2024. Meanwhile, earnings across other developed markets barely touched 2%. That gap helped push the decision to drop international holdings in favor of American ones. Michael Gates, lead portfolio manager for BlackRock’s Target Allocation ETF model portfolio suite, said the US market is the only one showing consistency in sales growth, profit delivery, and revisions in analyst forecasts. “The US equity market continues to stand alone in terms of earnings delivery, sales growth and sustainable trends in analyst estimates and revisions,” Michael wrote. He added that non-US developed markets lagged far behind, especially when it came to sales. This week’s changes reflect that position. The move was made ahead of the Federal…