Pakistan Partners with World Liberty Financial to Explore Stablecoins for Cross-Border Transactions
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 15 2026
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Source: Benzinga
- MOU Signed: Pakistan's Ministry of Finance has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with World Liberty Financial to explore the use of stablecoins for cross-border transactions, marking a significant step in the country's digital finance innovation efforts.
- Market Capitalization Insight: The dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial boasts a market capitalization of $3.43 billion, highlighting its substantial influence in the digital asset space and offering Pakistan a potential payment solution.
- Leadership Meetings: Zach Witkoff, co-founder of World Liberty Financial, visited Pakistan and met with national leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, to advance collaboration in the digital finance sector.
- Crypto Strategy: Pakistan's growing interest in digital assets is evident as the government plans to establish a Bitcoin reserve and has engaged Binance co-founder as an advisor, indicating a strategic positioning in the global crypto market.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
