{"id":6713,"date":"2025-05-24T22:43:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T22:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/?p=6713"},"modified":"2025-05-24T22:43:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T22:43:07","slug":"pakistan-emerges-as-leader-in-global-crypto-space-pcc-ceo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/business\/pakistan-emerges-as-leader-in-global-crypto-space-pcc-ceo\/6713\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Emerges as Leader in Global Crypto Space: PCC CEO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Web Desk<\/strong>: Pakistan is rising as a leader in the global cryptocurrency landscape, setting trends rather than following them, said Bilal Bin Saqib, Chief Executive Officer of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saqib told a private news channel about growing international interest in Pakistan&#8217;s digital finance potential. \u201cFor the first time, we\u2019re not lagging\u2014we&#8217;re shaping the future of digital currency,\u201d he said. \u201cGlobal tech firms and investors are turning their attention to Pakistan\u2019s crypto market.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Praising the country\u2019s vibrant and tech-savvy youth, he believed Pakistan could become a regional hub for digital finance and innovation. \u201cWe have the potential to lead the region, export innovation, and become a key player among emerging markets,\u201d Saqib added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PCC CEO also cited the establishment of Pakistan\u2019s Digital Assets Authority as a milestone toward \u201csmart and robust regulation\u201d that can attract global businesses. \u201cWe aim to build world-class companies right here in Pakistan\u2014not just in Silicon Valley or Europe,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saqib further emphasized empowering freelancers and tech talent to evolve into entrepreneurs. \u201cPakistan is advancing in this sector more rapidly than its neighbors,\u201d he said. \u201cThe world is beginning to acknowledge our position in the digital economy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Establishment of PCC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) was officially established on March 14, 2025, to promote cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in the country. Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb heads the council, while Bilal Bin Saqib will serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The board includes the Governor of the State Bank, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), and other high-ranking officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is Bilal Bin Saqib?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bilal Bin Saqib, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and a well-known figure in the blockchain industry, stated that the Pakistan Crypto Council will focus on creating a balance between growth and security. The council&#8217;s primary goal is to formulate clear regulatory policies for cryptocurrency and blockchain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Web Desk: Pakistan is rising as a leader in the global cryptocurrency landscape, setting trends rather than following them, said Bilal Bin Saqib, Chief Executive Officer of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC). Saqib told a private news channel about growing international interest in Pakistan&#8217;s digital finance potential. \u201cFor the first time, we\u2019re not lagging\u2014we&#8217;re shaping &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6714,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6713","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-business"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>*Pakistan Emerges as Leader in Global Crypto Space: PCC CEO*<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal Bin Saqib says in the global cryptocurrency landscape Pakistan is rising as a leader. 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