Islamabad ā Pakistan has taken a significant step forward in its digital finance journey by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SC Financial Technologies, an affiliated entity of World Liberty Financial ā the main crypto business linked to US President Donald Trumpās family. The agreement, finalized on January 14, 2026, aims to explore the integration of World Libertyās USD1 stablecoin into regulated cross-border payment systems.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb signed the MoU with Zachary Witkoff, CEO of SC Financial Technologies and co-founder of World Liberty Financial, during a ceremony witnessed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces/COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir.
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ā Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) January 14, 2026
Key Highlights
- The MoU enables structured dialogue and technical understanding on emerging digital payment architectures for cross-border transactions.
- SC Financial Technologies will collaborate with the State Bank of Pakistan to integrate the USD1 stablecoin ā a dollar-pegged token ā into the country’s regulated digital payments framework.
- The deal aligns with Pakistanās push to modernize remittances, reduce cash usage, and advance its forthcoming digital currency pilot and virtual asset regulations.
- Zachary Witkoffās visit included high-level meetings with senior stakeholders, where he highlighted Pakistanās economic potential and praised leadership efforts in embracing futuristic technologies.
- Field Marshal Asim Munir emphasized Pakistanās commitment to economic stability, investor confidence, and a conducive environment for responsible private sector participation in national development.
This non-binding agreement marks one of the first public tie-ups between World Liberty Financial ā launched in September 2024 ā and a sovereign state. It comes amid warming Pakistan-US ties and growing global interest in stablecoins for efficient, low-cost international settlements.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shared his vision for a Digital Pakistan, stressing the role of innovation in boosting connectivity, transparency, and economic growth. Finance Minister Aurangzeb noted that engaging credible global players ensures any exploration of new models remains aligned with regulation, stability, and national interest.
Observers see this as a forward-looking move that could enhance remittances ā a vital foreign exchange source ā while positioning Pakistan as an attractive hub for fintech innovation.
The partnership signals rising global confidence in Pakistanās digital financial markets and its prudent approach to embracing emerging technologies.
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