TLDR:
Pakistan and El Salvador signed an MoU to advance Bitcoin adoption and government-level integration.
Pakistan will adopt lessons from El Salvador’s BTC reserve and public wallet infrastructure.
Michael Saylor backed Pakistan’s regulatory push during talks with the Finance Ministry.
Both nations aim to use crypto infrastructure to reach unbanked populations and boost inclusion.
Pakistan is stepping into the global crypto spotlight. A new collaboration with El Salvador is reshaping how emerging economies approach Bitcoin. This move could rewrite the playbook for national adoption.
From top-level talks to real infrastructure planning, the focus is clear: build strong, workable crypto policy. The goal is not hype but real-world financial transformation.
Bitcoin Becomes a Bridge Between Nations
Pakistan’s crypto leadership is no longer just talk. Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, recently met with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele. The result was a signed agreement to cooperate on Bitcoin adoption, government-level integration, and financial inclusion initiatives.
Bilal Bin Saqib, Pakistan Crypto Council CEO, recently met with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele to discuss the country’s Bitcoin strategy. The two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on government adoption of BTC, inclusive finance, and policy…
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) July 17, 2025
The partnership centers on policy transfer. Pakistan looks to borrow from El Salvador’s BTC reserve strategy and wallet system. This includes lessons from Bukele’s public wallet model, KYC/AML processes, and how to onboard unbanked citizens. The focus is on building practical infrastructure, not just speculative interest.
Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor also joined recent discussions with Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.
According to a post by the Pakistan Crypto Council, Saylor recognized Pakistan’s serious steps toward digital asset regulation. His company, MicroStrategy, holds over $62 billion in Bitcoin, adding weight to his support.
The meeting emphasized Bitcoin’s positioning as a sovereign-grade reserve asset. Officials also discussed Pakistan’s ambitions to become a regulatory leader in the Global South.
During a high level meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and State Minister for Crypto and Blockchain @BilalBinSaqib, Bitcoin pioneer Michael Saylor, whose company Strategy holds Bitcoin reserves valued at over $62 billion and a market capitalization exceeding $105… pic.twitter.com/aJB1HdcHse
— Pakistan Crypto Council (@cryptocouncilpk) June 16, 2025
Saylor reportedly praised the country’s forward-looking approach to crypto and blockchain innovation.
Infrastructure Plans Target Financial Inclusion
A major part of the alliance is building out technical systems that can scale. This includes stablecoin rails for faster remittances and tokenized asset access to improve capital flow. Both countries see crypto as a gateway to reach the unbanked population.
El Salvador’s adoption experience offers a real-time blueprint. Pakistan aims to skip early-stage hurdles by mirroring what works. With over 6,000 BTC in El Salvador’s national reserves, Bukele’s government is treating Bitcoin as both a store of value and a tool for inclusion.
This partnership could become a template for other developing nations. If the plan works, it may spark similar alliances across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The focus is on smart regulation, real use cases, and scalable solutions.
By joining forces, Pakistan and El Salvador are turning bold crypto ideas into structured national strategies. Their collaboration could change the global crypto conversation.
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