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Pakistan Advances Bitcoin Mining with 2000 MW Surplus Electricity Allocation

The country aims to leverage excess energy for cryptocurrency mining and AI data centers, creating jobs and attracting foreign investment.

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Overview

  • Pakistan's finance ministry has allocated 2000 megawatts of surplus electricity for Bitcoin mining and AI data centers.
  • The initiative, led by the government-backed Pakistan Crypto Council, is part of a broader strategy to harness blockchain technology.
  • The move seeks to stabilize the energy grid, create high-tech job opportunities, and attract foreign investment to the country.
  • Changpeng Zhao, co-founder of Binance, has been appointed as a strategic advisor to the Pakistan Crypto Council to guide its efforts.
  • A partnership with World Liberty Financial has been signed to accelerate blockchain innovation within Pakistan.