Pakistan partners with Michael Saylor to develop

• Pakistan partners with Michael Saylor to develop a Bitcoin reserve strategy and fast-track crypto regulations.
• Finance leaders aim to position Pakistan as a Web3 hub, citing youth innovation and decentralized tech growth.
• Discussions include Bitcoin-backed national reserves, foreign investment, and blockchain-driven financial sovereignty.

Pakistan is taking a bold leap into the world of digital finance by enlisting MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor, one of Bitcoin’s most prominent advocates, to advise on its emerging crypto and blockchain policies. The strategic meeting, which brought together Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, State Minister for Blockchain and Crypto Bilal Bin Saqib, and Saylor himself, marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s quest to become a leader in digital assets in the Global South.

The Dawn, discussions focused on integrating Bitcoin into Pakistan’s sovereign reserves, crafting a regulatory roadmap, and attracting foreign investment through blockchain innovation. Saylor, whose firm holds a staggering 582,000 BTC valued at over $61 billion, expressed enthusiasm for Pakistan’s crypto aspirations and endorsed an advisory role in shaping the country’s digital finance trajectory.