JUST IN: Binance Founder CZ Appointed as Strategic Crypto Advisor to Pakistan
In a major step forward for Pakistan’s digital finance strategy, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has been named Strategic Adviser to the Pakistan Crypto Council. This move signals a bold commitment by the country to advance in blockchain, Web3, and digital finance technologies.
The appointment was announced following a high-level meeting chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, attended by top government figures including the SECP Chairman, State Bank Governor, and federal secretaries from the Law and IT ministries.
“This marks a historic moment for Pakistan,” said Minister Aurangzeb. “By bringing CZ on board, we are accelerating our mission to position Pakistan as a regional leader in digital innovation.”
CZ also held separate discussions with the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, highlighting the government’s strong commitment to developing a regulatory framework and tech-driven ecosystem for crypto and blockchain.
Bilal Bin Saqib, Chief Adviser to the Finance Minister for the Pakistan Crypto Council, stated: “Pakistan is embracing the future of finance—and CZ is the ideal person to help lead the way.”
As Strategic Adviser, CZ will focus on areas like regulatory development, infrastructure building, education, and wider adoption of crypto technologies across Pakistan.
Highlighting the country's demographics, CZ noted, “With a population of over 240 million—more than 60% under age 30—Pakistan has incredible potential for innovation and growth.”
