JUST IN: šµš° Pakistan appoints Binance founder CZ as strategic crypto advisor
In a landmark development for Pakistanās digital finance landscape, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao ā popularly known as CZ ā has been appointed as the Strategic Adviser to the Pakistan Crypto Council, signalling a major leap forward in the countryās ambitions to embrace blockchain, Web3, and digital finance.
The announcement came after a high-level meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, with top government officials in attendance, including the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, Governor of the State Bank, and Federal Secretaries of Law and IT.
āThis is a historic moment for Pakistan. We are sending a clear message to the world that Pakistan is ready to innovate,ā said Finance Minister Aurangzeb. āWith CZ on board, we are accelerating our vision of making Pakistan a regional power through Web3, digital finance, and blockchain-based development.ā
CZās visit to Pakistan also included separate meetings with the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, underscoring the high-level commitment to building a regulatory framework and tech ecosystem that fosters innovation.
Bilal Bin Saqib, the Chief Adviser to the Finance Minister for the Pakistan Crypto Council, said: āPakistan is opening its doors to the future of the financial world. Who better than CZ to guide us on this journey.ā
As a strategic adviser, CZ will offer guidance on regulation, infrastructure, education, and adoption of crypto technologies in Pakistan.
Emphasizing the countryās youth potential, he remarked, āPakistan is a country of over 240 million people, and more than 60% of the population is under 30. The potential here is immense. #pakistanicrypto #CZ
World Liberty Financial (WLF), a crypto platform supported by Donald Trump, has teamed up with the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) to boost blockchain technology and the use of stable coins in Pakistan.
This partnership will focus on creating testing areas for blockchain products, growing DeFi services, and exploring ways to turn real-world assets into digital tokens.
With $300 billion in crypto transactions and 25 million users, Pakistan is becoming a leader in digital finance.
The government is also planning new rules to strengthen the countryās crypto market and Web3 future.
Donald Trumpās meme cryptocurrency, $TRUMP , has seen a sharp rise in value after an attention-grabbing offer promised a private dinner with the US President for its wealthiest holders.
The official website for the coin unveiled a new campaign stating that the top 220 holders of the digital asset will be invited to a black-tie dinner at Trump National Golf Club in Washington, D.C., on May 22.
A special reception with the president is also planned exclusively for the top 25 holders, giving participants unprecedented access to Trump in what is being described as one of the most exclusive events of the year.
The announcement sent the tokenās value soaring by more than 70% in just a few hours, reversing part of a steep decline the coin had faced in recent months. Despite the jump, the current price remains well below the all-time high of over $75 reached shortly after its January launch.
Originally released just days before Trumpās second inauguration, the $TRUMP coin is part of a broader suite of Trump-linked digital ventures. These include NFTs, crypto platforms, and now investment products through his media company, all promoting the former presidentās self-proclaimed identity as the "crypto president."
The coinās website positions the event as a unique opportunity for supporters to be personally acknowledged by Trump and to discuss his vision for the crypto industry. It includes a real-time leaderboard, ranking wallet holders based on how much $TRUMP they own and how long theyāve held it between April 23 and May 12.
Only those who remain in the top tiers by the deadline will be eligible to attend the dinner or the VIP reception.
In addition to this promotional push, Trump has taken formal steps to align the presidency with the growing digital economy. Earlier this year, he signed orders to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpileāfederal holdings built from seized or forfeited cryptocurrencies.
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Pakistan Crypto Councilās CEO @BilalBinSaqib met Malaysiaās Foreign Minister Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan to explore a Pakistan-Malaysia digital finance alliance, a step towards stronger collaboration between emerging markets on compliant innovation and digital asset regulation.šµš°š²š¾ #pakistanicrypto #BTCčµ°åæåę #CZ
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#TRXETF Big news for Tron (TRX) fans! Canary Capital has filed for the first U.S. spot ETF tracking TRX, including staking rewards. If approved, this could boost TRX adoption and liquidity, joining the growing list of altcoin ETFs under SEC review. With 1.5M views and 18,913 posts, excitement is high. A TRX ETF would offer investors a regulated way to gain exposure to Tronās ecosystem without direct crypto ownership. Stay tuned for updates as this could be a game-changer for TRX and the broader crypto market. #Crypto #ETF #Tron #Investing #TRXā $TRX
Pakistan is set to power Bitcoin mining and AI data centers using its surplus electricity, marking a bold shift in tech and energy policy. The move aims to transform excess energy into a strategic economic asset. According to a Reuters report, this initiative could help modernize Pakistan's economy and maximize returns on longstanding energy investments.
Bilal Bin Saqib, head of Pakistanās Crypto Council and adviser to the finance minister, announced the plan on Wednesday. He confirmed that discussions have already begun with multiple mining companies. This comes as a creative response to structural issues in Pakistan's power sector, including overcapacity and high electricity costs. Interestingly, the announcement follows the recent appointment of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) as Pakistanās new strategic advisor on crypto. This signals the governmentās growing interest in digital assets and infrastructure as a future growth engine.
This is crazy! According to international reports, Pakistan is planning to allocate part of its surplus energy for Crypto mining. Some details suggest that out of all the surplus, Pakistan plans to allocate 10 Gigawatts out of the surplus electricity for this purpose.
Abay hain kahan energy surplus hamaray pas?! Adhay se zada saal toh load-shedding mei guzartay hain. Ye kahan se le k arahay hain surplus. Kya krne wallay hain bhai?!
Pakistan turns to bitcoin miners, AI data centers to use surplus power
ISLAMABAD, April 9 (Reuters) - Pakistan plans to allocate part of its surplus electricity to Bitcoin mining and AI data centres, the head of Pakistan's Crypto Council and adviser to the finance minister said on Wednesday, adding it had held talks with several mining firms. Pakistan's energy sector is grappling with challenges, including high electricity tariffs and surplus generation capacity.
The rapid expansion of solar energy has further complicated the landscape, as more consumers turn to alternative energy sources to mitigate high costs. Bilal Bin Saqib, chief executive officer of the council, told Reuters the location of the mining centre will be finalised based on the availability of excess power in specific regions.
Documents seen by Reuters outline the role of Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, who will serve as a strategic adviser to the Pakistan Crypto Council.
Zhao was in May last year sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to violating U.S. laws against money laundering at the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
Saqib said he wants regulatory sandboxes, or safe environments for testing, to foster innovation and growth in the fintech and freelancer economy.
He also said upskilling Pakistan's youth in blockchain and AI can drive job creation and the economy, boosting exports through digital services, and positioning the country as a hub for emerging tech talent on the global stage. #pakistanicrypto #CZ $BTC
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