. Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) Rises Fast
Formed on March 14, 2025, the PCC has made big moves in just 50 days.
Binance founder CZ (Changpeng Zhao) has joined as a strategic advisor.
The PCC partnered with Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial (WLF) to promote DeFi, stablecoins, and blockchain infrastructure in Pakistan.
Talks have begun with global Bitcoin mining companies to utilize Pakistan’s surplus electricity.
Challenges Ahead
A government committee meeting on May 7, 2025, might consider canceling the PCC and related AI tools, raising uncertainty.
Pakistan’s legal stance on crypto is still unclear, as authorities had previously banned or restricted crypto activities.
(Source: ProPakistani)
Crypto Adoption in Pakistan
Ranked 9th globally in crypto adoption in 2024.
Over 25 million users transacted about $300 billion annually.
On May 3, 2025, Bitcoin was priced at around PKR 25.8 million, showing slight daily fluctuations.
Looking Ahead
The PCC could position Pakistan as a global crypto and blockchain hub, but success depends on regulatory clarity, government support, and public trust
