$BTC IMF Alarmed as Pakistan Declares Bold Bitcoin Reserve

Amid ongoing economic negotiations, Pakistan’s unprecedented plan to integrate bitcoin into its national strategy has sparked concern from the International Monetary Fund, which was not consulted on the initiative.

The country declared the establishment of a national bitcoin reserve and a digital asset authority during the Bitcoin Vegas 2025 conference, unveiling plans to allocate 2,000 megawatts to crypto mining and AI data infrastructure.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s adviser, Bilal bin Saqib, emphasized Pakistan’s youthful, crypto-savvy population and urged international tech firms to invest. However, the IMF has questioned the legality of the electricity allocation and the absence of a formal crypto policy. As talks with the IMF continue, officials anticipate difficult discussions ahead.