Michael Saylor to help Pakistan adopt crypto
Michael Saylor offers crypto advisory to Pakistan after high-level meeting
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), has signaled willingness to advise Pakistan on its national crypto strategy, following a high-level meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Minister of Blockchain and Crypto Affairs Bilal Bin Saqib.
The talks focused on integrating Bitcoin into Pakistan’s national reserves and establishing a long-term digital assets policy framework, reports Cryptopolitan.
Saylor praised Pakistan’s intellectual and entrepreneurial potential, suggesting that with the right leadership, the country could follow Strategy’s example in leveraging Bitcoin for financial resilience.
Pakistan’s engagement with Saylor comes amid its broader efforts to position itself as a leader in the digital asset space. Saylor noted, “Emerging markets like Pakistan have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to leapfrog into the future of finance.” His firm currently holds 582,000 BTC worth over $61 billion, the largest Bitcoin stash among public companies. He attributed Strategy’s market credibility to its intellectual leadership—a trait he believes Pakistan can harness to attract global investment.
Crypto council pushes policy as Pakistan builds momentum
Pakistan has made significant moves to formalize its digital asset ambitions. In March, the government launched the Crypto Council, tasked with developing regulation and integrating blockchain technology into the country’s financial system. The council presented a draft legal framework on June 6, which the Finance Ministry pledged to fast-track. This move aligns with Pakistan’s aspiration to become a crypto leader in the Global South, a point emphasized by Finance Minister Aurangzeb.
Saqib, who serves both as Minister and CEO of the council, reiterated the importance of trust and clarity in building market confidence. His connections to World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture tied to U.S. President Donald Trump, may also bring additional global visibility. With a regulatory structure taking shape and international advisers like Saylor in the wings, Pakistan appears poised to carve out a more prominent role in the evolving global crypto economy.
Bitcoin as a reserve asset: a bold pivot for an emerging market
Pakistan’s intention to create a Bitcoin reserve represents a major strategic pivot for a country typically reliant on IMF aid and traditional monetary tools. The push comes at a time when other emerging economies—such as Brazil and El Salvador—are experimenting with sovereign crypto reserves. However, unlike El Salvador’s top-down Bitcoin strategy, Pakistan’s approach is legislative and consultative, signaling more institutional groundwork and less political volatility.
Saylor argued that Bitcoin offers long-term protection against monetary instability, a message that resonates in countries facing currency depreciation and capital flight. If successful, Pakistan’s pivot could set a precedent for digital asset integration in South Asia and beyond, especially among countries exploring alternatives to fiat-based financial systems. The next test will be how quickly Pakistan can move from policy formation to execution—and whether its institutions can deliver on this ambitious digital transformation.
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.
