Bo Hines meets with Pakistan minister of crypto and blockchain
Pakistan and Trump’s digital assets council hold White House talks on Bitcoin and blockchain
Pakistan’s Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain, Bilal Bin Saqib, met with Robert “Bo” Hines, Executive Director of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Council on Digital Assets, at the White House to deepen bilateral cooperation on digital assets.
The meeting focused on key initiatives including Pakistan’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, its planned allocation of 2,000 megawatts for Bitcoin mining and AI zones, and regulatory infrastructure, reports Cointelegraph.
“It is my mission to position Pakistan as a global leader in digital assets,” Saqib declared, highlighting the country’s commitment to integrating crypto into its national modernization efforts.
White House backs dialogue on blockchain governance
In addition to talks with Hines, Saqib held discussions with members of the White House Counsel’s Office, where the focus shifted to the legal dimensions of blockchain policy and governance. The engagement underscores growing U.S. interest in Pakistan’s evolving crypto strategy and offers a platform for shared regulatory insights.
Hines, who was appointed by Trump earlier this year, plays a central role in shaping U.S. digital asset policy alongside Council Chair David Sacks. The Trump administration has increasingly expressed support for positioning the U.S. as a global crypto leader.
Pakistan accelerates regulatory push with PDAA launch
Back home, Pakistan is moving quickly to institutionalize its digital asset framework. On May 21, the Ministry of Finance endorsed the creation of the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA), a dedicated regulator for the sector. The PDAA will oversee licensing, exchange regulation, tokenized finance, wallets, DeFi, and stablecoins.
By tying together surplus energy usage, legal oversight, and cross-border collaboration, Pakistan hopes to drive job creation, attract investment, and transform dormant infrastructure into high-value digital output.
Recently we wrote that Pakistan is moving closer to formal crypto regulation, with the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) initiating efforts to establish a transparent and secure digital asset framework.
