Pakistan has appointed Binance founder CZ as a strategic advisor on cryptocurrencies, Bloomberg reported.
CZ was previously appointed as a crypto advisor to Kyrgyzstan.
Accordingly, Binance founder and one of the most influential figures in Web3, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), has been officially appointed as the Strategic Advisor to the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC).
This appointment was made today at a meeting with the Pakistan Crypto Council during CZ’s visit to the country.
The meeting was chaired by Finance and Revenue Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, while apart from CZ, key government members including Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman, State Bank of Pakistan Governor and Federal Law and IT Secretaries also attended the meeting.
During his visit, CZ also met with the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan.
“This is a milestone for Pakistan. We are sending a clear message to the world: Pakistan is open to innovation. With CZ’s participation, we are accelerating our vision to make Pakistan a regional powerhouse for Web3, digital finance and blockchain-driven growth,” said Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.
“Pakistan is opening its doors to the future of finance. And the best person to guide us on this journey is CZ, the pioneer who founded the world’s largest crypto exchange and changed the way billions of people think about financial freedom,” said Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of Pakistan Crypto Council.
As the official Strategic Advisor to the Pakistan Crypto Council, CZ will provide guidance on regulation, infrastructure, education and adoption, and work closely with the Government of Pakistan and the private sector to create a harmonious, inclusive and globally competitive crypto ecosystem.
The news will be updated as details become available.
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