🇵🇰 CZ Appointed as Strategic Advisor to Pakistan Crypto Council
On April 7, 2025, former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) was officially appointed as a Strategic Advisor to the newly formed Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC).
Key Highlights:
PCC was established under the Ministry of Finance to promote blockchain, Web3, and digital assets in Pakistan.
The council is led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, with Bilal Bin Saqib serving as CEO.
CZ will advise on blockchain infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and national-level projects like digital currency and mining.
The announcement was made in Islamabad during a high-level meeting attended by the SBP Governor, SECP Chairman, and officials from the Law & IT ministries.
CZ also held meetings with former PM Nawaz Sharif and Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz to discuss expanding Pakistan’s digital economy.
Pakistan has over 20 million crypto users, with growing interest in regulation, investor protection, and innovation.
The move signals Pakistan’s serious intent to become a Web3 and digital finance hub in the region.