The Michael Saylor Pakistan deal officially establishes the Strategy (ex-MicroStrategy) executive chair as an advisor to Pakistan’s ambitious cryptocurrency strategy. Pakistan appointed Saylor during a pivotal meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and State Minister for Blockchain Bilal Bin Saqib, positioning the nation to lead Bitcoin strategy implementation across emerging markets.
Bitcoin pioneer Michael Saylor met with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb & Minister of State for Crypto Bilal Bin Saqib to discuss using #Bitcoin for national reserves & digital transformation.
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Saylor praised Pakistan’s bold vision:
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The Michael Saylor Pakistan deal focuses on integrating Bitcoin into national reserves and developing comprehensive digital asset policies. Saylor’s company holds 582,000 BTC valued at over $61 billion, making him uniquely qualified to guide Pakistan’s cryptocurrency transition and BTC national reserves strategy.
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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated Pakistan “aspires to lead the Global South in the development and adoption of digital assets.”
State Minister Bilal Bin Saqib had this to say on the discussed topic:
“If private individuals can build that in the US, why can’t Pakistan, as a nation, do the same? We have the talent, the story, and the energy.”
Saylor told Pakistani officials that he’s convinced that:
“If the world trusts you and they hear your words and you speak particularly, the capital and the capability will flow to Pakistan. It’s there, it wants to find a home.”
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The Michael Saylor Pakistan deal represents a milestone in building robust digital assets policy framework. Pakistan’s Bitcoin strategy aims to position the country as a Web3 and Bitcoin-ready emerging market, with currency substitution playing a key role in economic transformation.
Saylor also insisted on market confidence during discussions:
“When the market decides who is leading in a particular area, they get behind the leader and they send their money to you ᅳ and I think they’ll do it to Pakistan.”
The Pakistan Crypto Council presented draft legal framework on June 6, which the Finance Ministry agreed to fast-track for approval. This cryptocurrency initiative positions Pakistan ahead of other emerging economies in BTC national reserves development and digital asset adoption.
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Saylor concluded the meeting by stating:
“You have the most important thing, which is you have a commitment and a will and clarity. I look forward to working with you.”