Michael Saylor agreed to advise Pakistan on integrating Bitcoin into national financial reserves and crypto regulation.
Pakistan’s Finance Ministry is fast-tracking a legal crypto framework drafted by the newly formed Pakistan Crypto Council.
Officials aim to position Pakistan as a leading digital asset hub in the Global South with a government-backed Bitcoin reserve.
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, held a high-level meeting with Pakistan's finance and crypto leadership to discuss the country's plans for integrating digital assets into its economy. The meeting took place on Sunday, where Saylor met with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and State Minister for Blockchain and Crypto, Bilal Bin Saqib.
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According to a government release and video posted by a Ministry official, Saylor expressed readiness to support Pakistan’s crypto framework as an advisor. This marks a key development in Pakistan’s ongoing pivot towards a regulated and government-backed crypto economy.
Pakistan Engages Strategy’s Michael Saylor for Crypto Consultation
During the meeting, Saylor welcomed Pakistan’s efforts to explore Bitcoin’s role within a national reserve framework. He pointed to Strategy’s Bitcoin-buying activities as an example of how nations could build financial strength using crypto. The company currently holds 582,000 BTC, valued at over $61 billion, making it the largest Bitcoin holder among public firms.
Saylor explained that his company received billions in market funding due to strong leadership and trust. He emphasized that investor confidence flows toward leadership that shows clarity and commitment.
He told officials that the same trust can be earned by Pakistan if its crypto ambitions are backed by decisive policy. In his statement, Saylor noted that financial markets move capital toward countries that lead intellectually and show clear direction.
National Crypto Framework Takes Shape
Pakistan’s government has taken several steps in recent months to regulate and formalize digital assets. In March, the state backed the creation of the Pakistan Crypto Council. The council presented a draft legal framework earlier this month. The Finance Ministry has fast-tracked the draft’s approval process. Bilal Bin Saqib serves as the council’s CEO.
Saqib’s office described the meeting with Saylor as a “milestone” in the country’s Web3 and Bitcoin roadmap. The ministry plans to introduce a Bitcoin reserve and establish Pakistan as a crypto-ready economy in the Global South. Finance Minister Aurangzeb stated that Pakistan aims to take a leading stance among the developing economies in the crypto space. Additionally, he said that the government sees crypto as part of its broader financial strategy.
Meanwhile, Saqib pointed to Strategy’s model as a roadmap that Pakistan could replicate on a national level. He stated that if individuals in the U.S. can build such financial models, then nations like Pakistan could also do so. He noted that Pakistan has the talent, energy, and economic story required to support this transition.
