- Michael Saylor meets with Pakistan officials to discuss a national Bitcoin policy framework.
- Saylor offered to advise Pakistan, praising its talent and crypto leadership ambition.
- Pakistan plans to build a Bitcoin reserve and fast-track crypto regulation efforts.
Michael Saylor, chair of Strategy, met with top Pakistani officials to support the country’s national Bitcoin policy goals. On Sunday, he held talks with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Crypto Minister Bilal Bin Saqib. The meeting focused on how Bitcoin could support Pakistan’s financial system and digital asset policy.
Saylor expressed interest in becoming an adviser to Pakistan’s crypto strategy. In the clip shared on X, Saylor said the world respects intellectual leadership and praised Pakistan’s crypto ambitions. He said the country has the people and potential to lead in space.
Strategy owns more Bitcoin than any other public company. According to Bitbo, its holdings are worth over $62 billion. The company has used debt and equity offerings to raise capital for its Bitcoin purchases. Since mid-2020, Strategy’s stock has soared more than 3,000%.
Saylor said that investors trusted his company because it had clear leadership and commitment. He told the Pakistani officials that the same market forces would support Pakistan. He said capital follows clarity and that Pakistan already has the vision and drive. He noted that if people around the world trust the country’s leadership, investment will follow.
Pakistan has recently made moves to embrace cryptocurrency. Last month, the government created a crypto authority to oversee the sector. Minister Saqib also stated that the country plans to establish a national Bitcoin reserve. These efforts are part of a broader plan to become a leader in Web3 and digital finance.
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Saqib described the meeting with Saylor as a major step for Pakistan’s crypto journey. He said it would help shape a policy framework to support digital assets. Aurangzeb also stated that Pakistan aims to lead the Global South in cryptocurrency development.
Saqib praised Saylor’s example and suggested that Pakistan could follow a similar model. He said if individuals in the U.S. can create Bitcoin-based companies, then a nation like Pakistan can too. He highlighted Pakistan’s talent and energy as key strengths in building a Bitcoin-based economy.
Earlier this month, the Pakistan Crypto Council presented draft crypto laws to the Finance Ministry. The government agreed to fast-track the approval process. Saqib, who also leads the council, plays a key role in shaping the nation’s crypto future.
