Binance founder joins crypto council
- Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, was appointed as a strategic adviser to the Pakistan Crypto Council on April 9, 2025, according to a press release from the Finance Division.
- The Pakistan Crypto Council aims to regulate blockchain technology and digital assets to innovate the financial landscape, as noted by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.
- Zhao's appointment is seen as a significant step toward integrating cryptocurrencies into Pakistan's financial system.
- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb described Zhao's appointment as a landmark moment, signaling that Pakistan is open to innovation in the financial sector.
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Binance founder joins crypto council
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