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The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) is a regulatory body established by the government of Pakistan in March 2025 to oversee and promote blockchain technology and digital assets within the country. As of May 2025, reports indicated that Pakistan had approximately 40 million cryptocurrency users, with an estimated annual trading volume exceeding 300 billion US dollars. The council aims to create a structured environment for the growth and regulation of the cryptocurrency market in Pakistan.
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*[[Financial Action Task Force]]}}
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The '''Pakistan Crypto Council''' (PCC) is a regulatory body established by the government of Pakistan in March 2025 to oversee and promote blockchain technology and digital assets within the country. As of May 2025, reports indicated that Pakistan had approximately 4 crore cryptocurrency users, with an estimated annual trading volume exceeding 300 arab {{USD}}. The council aims to create a structured environment for the growth and regulation of the cryptocurrency market in Pakistan.
 
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Latest revision as of 10:39, 21 June 2025


Pakistan Crypto Council
AbbreviationPCC
Formation14 March 2025; 3 months ago (2025-03-14)
TypeGovernment-backed initiative
Legal statusActive
PurposeDeveloping regulations and promoting blockchain technology and digital assets
Location
Region served
Pakistan
Official language
Urdu, English
Chairperson
Muhammad Aurangzeb
CEO
Bilal Bin Saqib
Adviser
Changpeng Zhao
Parent organization
Ministry of Finance, Pakistan
Affiliations


The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) is a regulatory body established by the government of Pakistan in March 2025 to oversee and promote blockchain technology and digital assets within the country. As of May 2025, reports indicated that Pakistan had approximately 4 crore cryptocurrency users, with an estimated annual trading volume exceeding 300 arab US$. The council aims to create a structured environment for the growth and regulation of the cryptocurrency market in Pakistan.

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