Pakistan's Crypto Push: Major Developments
. 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.
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Challenges Ahead
A government committee meeting on May 7, 2025, might consider canceling the PCC and related AI tools, raising uncertainty.
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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