Binance's CZ Advises Pakistan Crypto Council, Boosts Digital Asset Policy

Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, the founder of Binance, has taken on a new role as Strategic Advisor to the Pakistan Crypto Council. This appointment was confirmed during a meeting held in Islamabad with top government officials, including the Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. Other attendees included the heads of Pakistan’s key financial and regulatory bodies—the Securities and Exchange Commission and the State Bank—and senior officials from the law and IT ministries.

Zhao also met separately with Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister to discuss digital asset policy and blockchain adoption. His involvement with Pakistan follows a recent agreement with the Kyrgyz Republic, where he is advising on Web3 infrastructure and blockchain education. Kyrgyzstan has also launched the A7A5 stablecoin, pegged to the Russian ruble. Both Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan are looking to develop their financial ecosystems around crypto to attract industry interest in the regions.

CZ continues to engage with multiple governments on crypto regulation. He has been focused on building secure frameworks and enabling digital finance ecosystems. This strategic move by CZ underscores his commitment to fostering the growth of the crypto industry globally, particularly in regions eager to embrace digital assets and blockchain technology.