
The Real Reason Pakistan is Suddenly Pushing Crypto
From Thought Behind Things by Syed Muzamil Hasan Zaidi
April 24, 2026 · 27 min
About this episode
This episode explores the reasons behind Pakistan's sudden push for crypto regulation amidst global financial shifts.
Why is the very institution (FATF) that threatened to blacklist Pakistan over crypto and money laundering now pushing for the rapid regulation of stablecoins and virtual assets?In this episode of Dil Ki Baat, we connect the dots between local Pakistani news and massive global macroeconomic shifts. We explore how the US sovereign debt crisis and the trend of "de-dollarization" (driven by China and BRICS) have forced Western financial capital to create artificial demand for the US Dollar through stablecoins like USDC and USDT.We also break down the reality of Pakistan's $30 Billion Hawala/Hundi market, the vested interests of the local elite in Middle Eastern real estate, and why the global financial reset means capital controls in Pakistan are inevitably coming to an end. This isn't a conspiracy theory—it's the reality of how global finance dictates local policy.Timestamps:Introduction: Why is Pakistan suddenly legalizing Crypto?The reality of Pakistan's $30 Billion Hawala/Hundi MarketWhy the local elite rely on UAE infrastructureThe Global Shift: Why FATF flipped its stance on Virtual AssetsThe US Sovereign Debt Crisis & De-Dollarization explained"The Genius…
People in this episode
Host: Syed Muzamil Hasan Zaidi
Topics covered
- crypto regulation
- global finance
- de-dollarization
- Hawala/Hundi market
- capital controls
- financialization of Pakistan
Keywords
- crypto
- Pakistan
- FATF
- stablecoins
- Hawala
- de-dollarization
- US Dollar
- financial reset
- capital controls
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FATF, BRICS
Products: USDC, USDT
Places: Pakistan, US, UAE, Middle Eastern
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