Pakistan Minister Discusses Strategic Bitcoin Reserve with Trump’s Digital Assets Team
Bilal Bin Saqib, Pakistan’s Minister of State for Cryptocurrency and Blockchain, met with Robert “Bo” Hines from the US Council on Digital Assets at the White House. The meeting focused on international collaboration in crypto assets and outlined Pakistan’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan.
Key Highlights
- Pakistan aims to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to enhance its position in digital finance.
- Saqib emphasized the development of a comprehensive policy for digital assets to regulate the industry and promote innovation.
- The country plans initiatives including a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, infrastructure for crypto mining, and AI data zones.
- The Trump administration supports cryptocurrency innovation domestically and internationally.
- As of April 2025, governments hold 463,741 BTC, about 2.3% of total supply; the US leads in holdings.
- The UK has declined to create a national crypto reserve, focusing instead on integrating blockchain technology.
This meeting follows Pakistan's announcement of its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference, positioning it as a pioneering nation in Asia regarding Bitcoin in sovereign asset strategy.