Prominent Bitcoin advocate and MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor has commended Pakistan’s efforts to embrace cryptocurrency and digital assets during discussions with top officials. In a meeting with State Minister for Blockchain Bilal Saqib and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Saylor explored how Bitcoin could bolster Pakistan’s monetary resilience and serve as a strategic reserve asset. The talks highlighted Pakistan’s ambition to transition from a follower to a trendsetter in the global digital economy.
Saqib, who heads the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), described Saylor’s influence on institutional Bitcoin adoption as transformative, noting how his leadership turned MicroStrategy into a $100 billion firm through crypto investments. “If individuals can achieve this in the U.S., why can’t Pakistan as a nation?” Saqib argued, emphasizing the country’s untapped potential in talent and innovation. The PCC, launched in March, is working on a regulatory framework to position Pakistan as a hub for secure and inclusive crypto growth.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb stated that Pakistan aims to set a benchmark for the Global South in digital asset development, combining regulation with cutting-edge technology. Saylor echoed this vision, calling Bitcoin “the strongest asset for long-term national resilience” and urging emerging markets to seize this financial revolution. He praised Pakistan’s “innovation-friendly stance” and offered support for its policy initiatives, signaling confidence in the country’s strategic direction.
The dialogue marks a milestone in Pakistan’s push to attract global crypto investment and establish itself as a Web3-ready economy. Earlier this month, the PCC formed a technical committee to draft virtual asset regulations, with the Finance Ministry calling it a “pivotal step” toward blockchain integration. As Pakistan aligns with Saylor’s advocacy for decentralized finance, the world watches to see if this partnership can catalyze a digital economic breakthrough.