Binance founder Changpeng Zhao joins Pakistan Crypto Council

Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, has officially been appointed as a strategic advisor to the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC).

The announcement was made on Monday b during Zhao’s meeting with the Pakistan Crypto Council. The meeting was chaired by the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, and brought together key government stakeholders, including the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, and the Federal Secretaries for Law and IT.

Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said, “We are sending a clear message to the world: Pakistan is open for innovation. With Zhao onboard, we are accelerating our vision to make Pakistan a regional powerhouse for Web3, digital finance, and blockchain-driven growth.”

“Pakistan is opening its doors to the future of finance,” said Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council.

“And who better to guide us on this journey than Zhao — a pioneer who built the world’s largest crypto exchange and changed the way billions think about financial freedom.”

Zhao will provide guidance on regulation, infrastructure, education, and adoption. He will work closely with the Government of Pakistan and the private sector to create a compliant, inclusive, and globally competitive crypto ecosystem.

“Pakistan is a country of 240 million people, over 60% of whom are under the age of 30. The potential here is limitless,” Zhao remarked during the announcement.