American entrepreneur Michael Saylor has commended Pakistan’s advancing efforts in cryptocurrency and digital assets, according to a press release from the office of State Minister on Blockchain and Crypto Bilal Bin Saqib.
Saab, also CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), noted that Pakistan is emerging as a key player in the global crypto economy, actively setting trends rather than following them. The PCC was launched in March to regulate and integrate blockchain technology and digital assets into Pakistan’s financial system.
Saylor met with Saqib and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to discuss Bitcoin’s potential role in enhancing sovereign reserves, monetary resilience, and fostering long-term digital economic transformation.
The statement described Saylor as a leading advocate for Bitcoin’s institutional adoption. His company, Strategy, holds the largest corporate Bitcoin reserve. His advocacy aligns with a vision of economic sovereignty, decentralization of financial power, and investment in hard digital assets for long-term national strength.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb said Pakistan aims to lead the Global South in digital asset development, setting benchmarks for innovation, regulation, and inclusive growth in the digital economy.
Saab highlighted Saylor’s impact in elevating Bitcoin to a “sovereign-grade asset” and praised his success in transforming a mid-sized software firm into a $100 billion company through strategic vision and execution. He expressed confidence in Pakistan’s capacity to achieve similar growth at a national level.
Saylor acknowledged Pakistan’s forward-looking stance on digital innovation and offered support for ongoing developments. He emphasized Bitcoin as a strong asset for national resilience and described the opportunity for emerging markets like Pakistan to leapfrog into the future of finance.
The dialogue marks a milestone in Pakistan’s efforts to create a comprehensive digital assets policy, attract institutional interest, and position itself as a Web3 and Bitcoin-ready market.
Earlier this month, the PCC agreed to establish a technical committee to draft a regulatory framework for digital and virtual assets. The Ministry of Finance stated the council will play a key role in policy development, innovation, and securing a future-oriented approach to crypto adoption in Pakistan.