Binance Founder $BTC Joins Pakistan Crypto Council as Adviser: A New Era in Digital Finance
In April 2025, Pakistan took a bold step toward embracing blockchain and digital finance by appointing Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) as a strategic adviser to the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC). This appointment was formalized during a high-level meeting in Islamabad chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, with key officials from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), State Bank of Pakistan, and other stakeholders in attendance.
(Source: Dawn)
CZ also held separate meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The Finance Minister called CZ’s appointment a “historic moment” and expressed hope that this partnership would position Pakistan as a regional leader in blockchain and digital assets.
The Pakistan Crypto Council, $BTC formed just 50 days ago, has already made notable global strides. It signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with World Liberty Financial (WLF), a blockchain company backed by former US President Donald Trump. This partnership aims to promote stablecoins, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, and cross-border blockchain infrastructure in Pakistan.
(Source: The Express Tribune)
Additionally, the PCC is in talks with international Bitcoin mining companies to explore opportunities in Pakistan, utilizing surplus electricity for mining operations. The Council is also collaborating with Malaysia to develop a Shariah-compliant digital asset framework.$BTC
These developments signal Pakistan’s commitment to becoming a forward-looking hub for digital innovation, positioning itself on the global map of cryptocurrency and blockchain advancement.
