Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Appointed as Strategic Advisor to Pakistan Crypto Council
On April 7, 2025, the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) announced the appointment of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, as its strategic advisor.
The announcement was made during a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, with key government officials in attendance, including the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), and the Federal Secretaries for Law and IT.
CZ also held separate meetings with Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb emphasized the significance of this appointment, stating:
“We are sending a clear message to the world: Pakistan is open for innovation. With CZ onboard, we are accelerating our vision to make Pakistan a regional powerhouse for Web3, digital finance, and blockchain-driven growth.”
Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the PCC, highlighted the potential impact of CZ’s involvement:
“Pakistan is opening its doors to the future of finance. And who better to guide us on this journey than CZ—a pioneer who built the world’s largest crypto exchange and changed the way billions think about financial freedom.”
In his role as strategic advisor, CZ will provide guidance on regulation, infrastructure, education, and adoption within Pakistan’s crypto ecosystem. He expressed optimism about the country’s potential, noting:
“Pakistan is a country of 240 million people, over 60% of whom are under the age of 30. The potential here is limitless.”
The PCC, established under the Finance Division, aims to spearhead Pakistan’s digital transformation by fostering a compliant, inclusive, and globally competitive crypto ecosystem.
CZ’s appointment aligns with Pakistan’s broader strategy to position itself alongside nations like Singapore, Dubai, and Switzerland as a progressive, Web3-ready country.
This development follows CZ’s recent engagements in the region, including a memorandum of understanding with Kyrgyzstan’s National Investment Agency to promote blockchain growth.
