Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, made a bold prediction for a country.
Pakistan, which has recently attracted attention with its innovative cryptocurrency initiatives, could become a leader in the cryptocurrency field by 2030, he said.
CZ’s remarks came during a recent interview with Bilal bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council.
Former Binance CEO CZ believes Pakistan could become one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency players by 2030 if it maintains its momentum in digital asset regulation and adoption.
“If this momentum is maintained, Pakistan could become a global leader in virtual assets within 5 years.”
CZ cited Pakistan’s relatively young and tech-savvy population as a significant strength for advancing in the cryptocurrency space, noting the growing demand for crypto.
As you may recall, Pakistan accelerated the institutionalization of digital assets in 2025. The country established the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority and authorized the operations of Binance and HTX. It also took significant steps to attract foreign investment by creating a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve and enabling the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA).
It is also known that CZ currently continues to serve as a strategic advisor at the Pakistan Crypto Council.
*This is not investment advice.
