Michael Saylor Advises Pakistan as Country Eyes Bitcoin as Foundation for Future Economy

Pakistan Taps Bitcoin Visionary Michael Saylor in Bid to Future-Proof Economy

In a bold move to align with the global shift toward digital assets, Pakistan is seeking to integrate Bitcoin into its financial framework—starting with high-level talks with MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor.

Saylor met with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain Bilal Bin Saqib this week to discuss the potential for Bitcoin to serve as a strategic reserve asset in Pakistan’s evolving monetary system. The discussions are part of a broader push to solidify Pakistan’s place at the forefront of the Global South’s digital transformation.

MicroStrategy, which holds over 582,000 BTC valued at approximately $62 billion, has become a case study in bitcoin-based treasury strategy, growing its market cap nearly 90-fold since 2020. Saylor credited Pakistan’s open stance as “visionary,” suggesting the country could pioneer a Bitcoin-first economic model for developing nations.

Minister Aurangzeb emphasized the importance of fostering innovation through strong regulation, while Bin Saqib called the engagement with Saylor “historic,” signaling intent to channel Pakistan’s youth-driven tech energy into digital financial leadership.

Saylor described Bitcoin as a “monetary anchor for emerging economies,” adding that Pakistan is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the asset’s scarcity and decentralized nature in a world of rising inflation and geopolitical instability.

The talks represent Pakistan’s most direct effort yet to engage with global crypto leaders as it crafts a comprehensive framework to guide its digital asset strategy and attract foreign investment in the Web3 space.