The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) was officially launched on Friday to regulate and integrate blockchain technology and digital assets into the country’s financial landscape.

According to a press release from the Finance Division, the PCC is a government-backed initiative aimed at regulating, fostering, and integrating blockchain and cryptocurrency innovations into the country’s financial and economic framework.

According to the press release, the council’s launch marks a “significant step in the country’s efforts to regulate and integrate blockchain technology and digital assets into its financial landscape.

The council is set to play a pivotal role in formulating policies, fostering innovation, and ensuring a secure and forward-thinking approach to crypto adoption in Pakistan, the Finance Division said.

The statement added that the finance minister would chair the Crypto Council, while Saqib would act as CEO. Immediate board members would include the governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SECP) and the federal law and IT secretaries.

This diverse leadership structure ensures that regulatory oversight, financial stability, legal frameworks and technological advancements are brought together to support Pakistan’s crypto ecosystem,the statement read.

The world is moving rapidly toward digital finance, and Pakistan wishes to be a leader in the space, Aurangzeb was quoted as saying at the launch of the council. “The establishment of the Pakistan Crypto Council is a step towards embracing innovation while ensuring that we create a regulatory framework that protects investors and the financial system.