Pakistan has now created a dedicated body to regulate blockchain-based infrastructure in the nation. The move follows the acquisition of a deal with World Liberty Finance, reportedly owned by the family of the U.S. president.
It is worth noting that the Pakistan Digital Asset Authority will lead the operations, including the licensing process, tokenized platforms, stablecoins, and decentralized applications.
While talking to PTV, Muhammad Aurangzeb, the federal finance minister, said that “ Pakistan must regulate not to catch up but to lead the industry.”
He quotes, “ With the PDAA, we are creating a future-ready framework that protects consumers, invites global investment, and puts Pakistan at the forefront of financial innovation.”
The Pakistan Digital Asset Authority will be assigned the task of tokenizing national assets and government debt. It will also help the nation tokenize surplus electricity for Bitcoin mining and help startups establish their operations at scale.
It is largely argued that the formation of the Pakistan Digital Asset Authority is the recommendation of the same Cryptocurrency Council founded in March this year, and has the former Chief Executive Officer of Binance.
Following this development, the CEO of Pakistan crypto council, Bilal Bin Saqib, said, “ This is not just about crypto — it’s about rewriting our financial future, expanding access, and creating new export channels through tokenization, digital finance, and Web3 innovation.”
Pakistan boosts its crypto development after U.S favoritism
The digital asset market of Pakistan came in media reports after it founded the Crypto Council in March 2025, and the joining of Changpeng Zhao as an advisor clearly shows U.S interest in the market of Pakistan.
Most recently, the Pakistan Crypto Council made a headline by joining hands with World Liberty Finance, which came into existence after Donald Trump returned to the White House for the 2nd time.
Geopolitical experts argue that by helping Pakistan, the United States is trying to make a way for its own benefits, and will be leveraging the fastest-developing market as a tool.
It is speculated that the crypto council of Pakistan is in talks with several Bitcoin mining companies to collaborate and let them use the surplus amount of electricity produced in the nation.
Some media reports, the CEO of Pakistan Crypto Council has recently met with Malaysian Foreign Ministers to discuss collaborative opportunities in blockchain and digital assets.
Pakistan’s transition from regulatory ambiguity to aggressive adoption of digital finance is seen in the PCC’s quick interaction with international companies such as Binance, WLF, and prospective mining firms. Pakistan has one of the highest rates of crypto adoption in the world, with over 25 million active users and $300 billion in yearly transactions.
These partnerships seek to draw in international investment and promote innovation by utilizing Pakistan’s youthful population, excess electricity, and expanding digital economy.
Issues like energy stability, regulatory clarity, and the dangers of illegal exploitation of digital assets continue to be worries.
