Catenaa, Saturday, June 21, 2025-Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy and a leading voice in global Bitcoin adoption, met top Pakistani officials over the weekend to explore the use of cryptocurrency in national finance, marking a major boost for the country’s digital ambitions.
Saylor joined Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain Bilal Bin Saqib in Islamabad for what officials described as a “landmark discussion.” The talks focused on integrating Bitcoin into Pakistan’s sovereign reserves and broader monetary policy as part of its push to lead digital asset innovation in the Global South.
In a video shared by the finance ministry, Saylor praised Pakistan’s “intellectual leadership” and its “clarity of vision,” calling Bitcoin the strongest asset for long-term national resilience. He also offered guidance on Pakistan’s evolving crypto strategy.
The meeting comes as Pakistan accelerates its crypto reforms. In recent months, the government formed the Pakistan Crypto Council, introduced its first national crypto policy, and launched the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. In April, it unveiled plans for a strategic Bitcoin reserve at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas.
Saylor isn’t alone in backing the move. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao was named a strategic advisor to the crypto council in April. U.S. political figures, including Gentry Beach Jr. and Zachary Witkoff — both close to President Donald Trump — are also playing roles in shaping Pakistan’s crypto infrastructure.
The moves underscore Islamabad’s ambition to emerge as a regional hub for digital finance and blockchain innovation.
