In a bid to fortify Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves, prominent fervent crypto enthusiast Waqar Zaka has urged authorities to issue a notice to Binance and other cryptocurrency companies, proposing a substantial contribution of $1 billion to bolster the country's economic standing.
Zaka emphasised the significant role played by Binance in the Pakistani crypto landscape since its establishment in 2018.
With thousands of Pakistani users actively engaging in trading on the platform, Pakistan stands out as one of the top contributors to Binance's substantial revenue, he added.
Here is how I can get One billion dollars for Pakistani Government @PakPMO @OfficialDGISPR pic.twitter.com/9ackZXG0lU
— Waqar Zaka (@ZakaWaqar) November 22, 2023
The crypto advocate pointed out that the move could prove mutually beneficial, providing Pakistan with a much-needed injection of foreign currency while leveraging Binance's success in the region.
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He also argued that such a contribution could be seen as a fair exchange for the extensive user base and financial activity stemming from Pakistan.
Moreover, Zaka drew attention to the recent development involving Binance's CEO, Changpeng Zhao, who stepped down amid a reported $4 billion settlement between the cryptocurrency exchange and U.S. authorities.
This settlement marks a significant chapter in Binance's history, as the exchange has rapidly grown to dominate the digital currency landscape, processing a staggering $76 billion worth of trades daily—more than its four largest competitors combined.
