Pakistan’s Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), Bilal Bin Saqib, recently met with Robert ‘Bo’ Hines, Executive Director of US President Donald Trump’s Council on Digital Assets, at the White House. The two leaders discussed strategies for digital asset adoption, including Bitcoin’s role in financial systems, and explored ways to strengthen US-Pakistan collaboration in blockchain innovation.
Hines, appointed by Trump in January 2025, plays a key role in shaping US digital asset policies alongside Council Chair David Sacks. The meeting follows Pakistan’s recent announcement of its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas, making it one of the first Asian nations to incorporate Bitcoin into its sovereign asset strategy.
“I envision Pakistan as a leader in the Global South for digital assets,” said Saqib. “From launching our Bitcoin Reserve to developing crypto mining and AI data zones, Pakistan is building a strong framework for digital economic growth.”
The discussions also covered regulatory alignment, youth empowerment through blockchain, and boosting financial inclusion. Additionally, Saqib met with the White House Counsel’s Office to further advance bilateral cooperation.
Pakistan’s digital asset strategy includes allocating 2,000 megawatts of energy for Bitcoin mining and AI data zones, aiming to transform surplus energy into economic opportunities. As global crypto regulations evolve, Pakistan is positioning itself as a key player in the future of digital finance.