$BTC 🇵🇰 Pakistan – Bitcoin as national strategy

Pakistan recently hosted Michael Saylor in talks with its Finance Ministry and State Minister on crypto. The goal: consider Bitcoin as a sovereign-grade asset, boost institutional involvement, and lead other emerging economies in digital adoption .

The newly formed Pakistan Crypto Council launched a government-led Bitcoin Reserve in May 2025 and allocated 2,000 MW of electricity for mining and AI data centers — signaling a major strategic push .

🇻🇳 Vietnam – New law coming

Vietnam passed the Digital Technology Industry Law on June 14, 2025, giving official recognition to crypto assets and virtual assets. It includes incentives like tax breaks and subsidies, and will take effect January 1, 2026 .

This formalizes a regulatory framework amid growing crypto adoption—Vietnam ranked 5th globally in Chainalysis’ 2024 adoption index .

🇧🇹 Bhutan – Hydropower meets BTC

Bhutan is mining Bitcoin using its surplus carbon-negative hydropower, selling crypto to fund public salaries. By April 2025, analysts estimate Bhutan holds over $600 million in BTC reserves, representing ~30% of its GDP .

🇸🇾 Syria – Binance access returns

Following the U.S. lifting sanctions, Binance reopened to Syrian users around June 12. Syrians can now trade 300+ crypto tokens, and use the Syrian pound — a notable step in financial inclusion .