Bilal Bin Saqib, Pakistan’s Minister of State for Crypto & Blockchain and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, met with Robert ‘Bo’ Hines, Executive Director of President Trump’s Council on Digital Assets, at the White House to discuss strategic cooperation on digital assets, Bitcoin integration, and the future of decentralized infrastructure.
Bo Hines, who leads the US President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, is at the forefront of national policy development on digital asset innovation, regulation, and emerging financial technologies. Appointed by President Trump in January 2025, Hines works alongside Council Chair David Sacks to position the United States as a global leader in cryptocurrency and blockchain strategy.
The high-level meeting follows Pakistan’s headline-grabbing announcement of its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas, making Pakistan one of the first Asian countries to incorporate Bitcoin into its sovereign asset strategy.
“I envision Pakistan to be a leader in the Global South for Digital Assets,” said Minister Bilal Bin Saqib. “From launching our Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to unlocking national infrastructure for crypto mining and AI data zones, Pakistan is building a real framework for digital asset adoption and economic modernization.”
Both sides expressed a strong interest in fostering collaboration between the US and Pakistan on digital asset innovation, regulatory alignment, and emerging financial technologies. Discussions also focused on supporting innovation ecosystems that empower youth and accelerate economic inclusion through blockchain.
Minister Bilal also held talks with the White House Counsel’s Office as part of his visit.
Pakistan’s broader digital asset strategy includes allocating 2,000 megawatts of power to Bitcoin mining and AI-driven data zones, aiming to convert surplus energy into economic growth, job creation, and digital infrastructure.
As the global regulatory landscape for digital assets continues to evolve, Pakistan is taking decisive steps to lead from the front, merging state policy, private innovation, and international engagement to shape the next chapter of the global digital asset economy.
