Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance and a leading figure in the Web3 space, has been officially appointed as a Strategic Advisor to the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC). The announcement was made during a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, which included key government stakeholders such as the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, and Federal Secretaries for Law and IT.

During his visit, CZ also held separate discussions with the Pakistani Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister.

“This is a landmark moment for Pakistan,” said Aurangzeb, who also serves as the Chairman of the PCC. “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 Pakistan Crypto Council, emphasized the significance of CZ’s appointment, stating, “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.”

As a Strategic Advisor, CZ will provide guidance on regulation, infrastructure, education, and adoption of cryptocurrency in Pakistan. He will collaborate closely with the government and private sector to develop a compliant, inclusive, and globally competitive crypto ecosystem.

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