Pakistan Embraces Bitcoin with National Reserve Plan and New Crypto Framework
Once opposed to digital currencies, Pakistan is now taking a sharp turn toward Bitcoin adoption.
In a surprise reveal at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Bilal Bin Saqib, head of the nation’s Crypto Council, announced that the government will establish a state-run Bitcoin reserve—an initiative inspired by recent U.S. policy moves.
This pivot marks a major reversal for a country that previously dismissed crypto as illegitimate. Now, Pakistan is not only welcoming digital assets but also actively building the infrastructure to support them.
The shift began earlier this year when officials proposed a national crypto council to shape regulation and attract global investment. Since then, key steps have included…
