In a remarkable display of momentum, the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) has catapulted Pakistan onto the global crypto stage just 50 days after its official launch on March 14, 2025.
While many institutions spend years navigating bureaucracy, PCC has moved with speed and precision—executing deals, forming alliances, and establishing itself as a serious force in global crypto policy and innovation.
“Most state bodies take years to move beyond discussion. PCC, in contrast, has signed, scaled, and delivered—putting Pakistan at the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic sectors,” said the council in a press release on Sunday.
A landmark move came early with the appointment of Changpeng Zhao (CZ)—founder of Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange—as strategic advisor. With a history of building billion-dollar infrastructure and a personal net worth that has topped $100 billion, CZ brings heavyweight influence and strategic depth to the Council.
Adding to its global outreach, PCC signed a Letter of Intent with World Liberty Financial (WLF), a blockchain initiative backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The WLF delegation featured Zachary Witkoff, son of real estate titan Steve Witkoff and a former member of Trump’s Middle East peace team.
The partnership is set to explore the deployment of stablecoins, DeFi platforms, and cross-border blockchain infrastructure within Pakistan—a historic first for a U.S.-backed crypto venture in the country.
In a region often bogged down by slow progress, PCC’s lean, action-oriented strategy has turned Pakistan from a digital bystander into a rising hub for crypto leadership.
Long portrayed as digitally isolated, Pakistan is now emerging as an open, innovation-friendly ecosystem—especially in contrast to India’s restrictive crypto tax policies and regulatory hurdles.
PCC CEO Bilal Bin Saqib also met with Malaysia’s Foreign Minister, Mohamad bin Hajji Hasan, to explore blockchain cooperation and the creation of a Pakistan-Malaysia Digital Finance Partnership. The initiative aims to co-develop frameworks for FATF-compliant and Shariah-aligned digital finance products.
The Council is actively in talks with Bitcoin mining firms to harness Pakistan’s untapped energy resources, evaluating locations nationwide for AI data centers and mining operations. Simultaneously, it’s collaborating with asset tokenization platforms to bring real-world assets like land and commodities onto the blockchain.
PCC is also finalizing a robust regulatory framework aligned with FATF guidelines, incorporating global best practices in risk management, KYC/AML compliance, and innovation sustainability. Implementation is set to begin on a timeline that outpaces many developing nations.
These strides have drawn international attention. Justin Sun, founder of TRON—one of the world’s top blockchain platforms—has accepted an invitation to visit Pakistan, along with other key innovators and institutional players.
As India enforces steep crypto taxes that push activity offshore, Pakistan is positioning itself to attract the region’s investors, developers, and liquidity—offering clarity, opportunity, and momentum.
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