ThePrint CutTheClutter: How Pakistan is buying its way into Trump White House & the crypto link you can’t miss
May 30, 2025
Explore how Pakistan is actively engaging with cryptocurrency, forming a new National Crypto Council amid ethical concerns. Discover the diplomatic maneuvers that have warmed relations with the Trump administration, fueled by lobbying and strategic connections. Key figures in the blockchain sphere are making waves, while the ties between crypto investments and U.S. politics raise eyebrows. The episode uncovers the intersection of trade, cryptocurrency, and Pakistan’s geopolitical aspirations in an ever-complex landscape.
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Pakistan's Shift to Transactional Ties
- Pakistan has shifted its approach to the US, focusing on transactional ties with Trump's family rather than sovereign deals.
- This shift involves leveraging personal connections and emerging sectors like cryptocurrency and rare earth minerals.
Gentry Beach's Pakistan Visit
- Texas financier Gentry Beach, a friend of Donald Trump Jr., visited Pakistan and met top officials.
- He boasted at Mar-a-Lago that he was treated like President Trump wherever he went.
Binance Founder Joins Pakistan Crypto Council
- Pakistan appointed Binance founder Jiangpeng Zhao as advisor to its National Crypto Council despite crypto being illegal.
- Zhao’s involvement highlights Pakistan's intent to use crypto as a geopolitical and lobbying tool.
