Pakistan Hart province as growing influence in worldwide crypto diplomacy within 50 days
Pakistan's Meteoric Rise in Crypto World: The Tale of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC)
In just half a year since its launch on March 14, 2025, the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) has astonished the globe by placing Pakistan on the world map of crypto power players. This rapid ascent didn't happen by chance; it's a testament to the council's audacious dreams and swift execution.
"While most institutions tend to drag their feet, PCC has sprinted past the competition," a press release announced on Sunday.
New A-Lister in Town: Bilal bin Saqib as Chief Crypto Advisor
One of the PCC's first significant moves was appointing Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the world's most valued cryptocurrency exchange, as a strategic advisor. With a staggering net worth that reached $100 billion at times, CZ brought unparalleled expertise in crypto infrastructure, global compliance, and blockchain adoption to the table. No other country in the region has managed to secure such a high-level crypto advisor at a national level.
Groundbreaking Partnerships
Another game-changer for PCC was the signing of a Letter of Intent with World Liberty Financial (WLF), a blockchain project backed by former US President Donald Trump. The WLF delegation included Zachary Witkoff, son of US real estate mogul and former envoy Steve Witkoff, who was part of President Trump's Middle East peace team. The collaboration aims to drive the adoption of stablecoins, DeFi protocols, and cross-border blockchain infrastructure in Pakistan, making it the first US-backed blockchain initiative to sign such an agreement with any Pakistani institution.
A New Era of Crypto Diplomacy
This Trump-backed strategic agreement has stirred international interest, with media outlets like The Times of India covering Pakistan's breakthrough, acknowledging Pakistan's progress and expressing concerns over India's stale crypto policies. Just as cricket diplomacy reshaped regional narratives, Pakistan is excelling at crypto diplomacy, with the stakes higher than ever.
A Lean, Focused Approach for a Bold Future
With a lean, execution-oriented model, the PCC has transformed Pakistan from a passive observer to a formidable regional competitor. Critics who claimed a digitally isolated Pakistan are now witnessing a different reality: a nation sprinting towards leadership. While India shuns crypto developers and imposes strict regulations, Pakistan is courting global investors, builders, and technologists, defying expectations and carving out its place among global crypto power players.
The council is also forging collaborative opportunities with international Bitcoin mining firms, exploring AI data centers and mining farms across the country to leverage Pakistan’s surplus electricity and convert untapped energy into economic productivity. Simultaneously, PCC is in talks with real-world asset tokenization firms to bring land, commodities, and other tangible assets onto the blockchain.
The PCC is also finalizing a FATF-compliant regulatory framework that emphasizes risk-based compliance, AML/KYC standards, and sustainable innovation policies. The aim is to publish and implement this framework quickly, outpacing many countries in the Global South.
Global Recognition and Future Prospects
The PCC's swift action has not gone unnoticed. Justin Sun, founder of TRON and one of the top-10 blockchain networks with a market cap over $24 billion, has accepted an invitation to visit Pakistan, alongside other crypto innovators and institutional partners. While countries like India have imposed a 30% tax on crypto, causing a significant flight of trading volume to offshore platforms, Pakistan's open and structured approach is seen as an opportunity to capture regional liquidity, innovation, and talent.
The future of Pakistan's crypto dominance depends on its ability to translate partnerships and advisory mandates into enforceable, innovation-friendly policies. With its ambitious objectives, the PCC is poised to chart a new course for Pakistan's digital future, integrating blockchain technology, digital assets, and Shariah compliant finance to bring about a groundbreaking transformation.
- The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) has accomplished the unprecedented, positioning Pakistan among the world's crypto powerhouses in merely six months.
- The appointment of Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, as a strategic advisor, endowed PCC with unrivaled expertise in cryptocurrency infrastructure, global compliance, and blockchain adoption.
- The Trump-backed strategic partnership between PCC and World Liberty Financial (WLF) has transformed Pakistan's crypto landscape, raising international attention and concerns over India's outdated crypto policies.
- PCC's lean and focused approach has transformed Pakistan from a passive observer to a formidable regional competitor in the crypto finance world.
- To harness Pakistan's surplus electricity, the PCC is collaborating with international Bitcoin mining firms, aiming to establish AI data centers and mining farms across the country.
- The PCC is also working with real-world asset tokenization firms to bring land, commodities, and other tangible assets onto the blockchain, embracing the intersection of traditional finance and DeFi.
- The PCC is finalizing a FATF-compliant regulatory framework emphasizing risk-based compliance, AML/KYC standards, and sustainable innovation policies.
- The global crypto community is recognizing Pakistan's progressive approach, with crypto pioneers like Justin Sun accepting invitations to visit Pakistan and collaborate.
- As India imposes strict regulations on cryptocurrency trading and experiences a flight of trading volume to offshore platforms, Pakistan's open and structured approach is seen as an opportunity to capture regional liquidity, innovation, and talent.
- The future of Pakistan's crypto dominance depends on the enforcement of innovative and crypto-friendly policies to capitalize on the momentum gained from strategic partnerships and advisory mandates.
- By integrating blockchain technology, digital assets, and Shariah compliant finance, the PCC aims to bring about a groundbreaking transformation, shaping Pakistan's digital future and establishing its position among global crypto power players.
