{"id":6732,"date":"2025-05-29T22:05:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T22:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/?p=6732"},"modified":"2025-05-29T22:08:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T22:08:14","slug":"pakistans-first-state-backed-bitcoin-reserve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/business\/pakistans-first-state-backed-bitcoin-reserve\/6732\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan&#8217;s First State-Backed Bitcoin Reserve"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date: May 29, 2025 | By: NewsMakers Desk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">. <strong>A Digital Leap That Positions Pakistan at the Forefront of Financial Innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Big Announcement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a groundbreaking moment that\u2019s making global headlines, <strong>Pakistan has officially announced its first state-backed Bitcoin reserve<\/strong>, becoming the <strong>first developing country to do so<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The declaration was made by <strong>Bilal Bin Saqib<\/strong>, the <strong>Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Blockchain and Crypto<\/strong> and CEO of the <strong>Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC)<\/strong>, during the prestigious <strong>Bitcoin Vegas 2025<\/strong> summit in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bitcoin Vegas 2025?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bitcoin Vegas is one of the largest and most influential cryptocurrency conferences in the world. During this high-profile event, Bilal Bin Saqib stunned the audience by unveiling Pakistan\u2019s bold vision for its digital future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Highlights from the Event:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Launch of Pakistan&#8217;s National Bitcoin Reserve<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creation of the <strong>National Bitcoin Wallet<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allocation of <strong>2,000 megawatts<\/strong> of electricity for digital infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establishment of the <strong>Pakistan Digital Assets Authority<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Figures in Attendance:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eric Trump<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Donald Trump Jr.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bilal also publicly <strong>thanked U.S. President Donald Trump<\/strong> for helping de-escalate recent tensions between <strong>India and Pakistan<\/strong> and for his role in promoting cryptocurrency on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is the National Bitcoin Wallet?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>National Bitcoin Wallet<\/strong> is a <strong>state-controlled digital vault<\/strong> designed to hold Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies under official government custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose and Benefits:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serves as a <strong>reserve asset<\/strong> for the national economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhances <strong>financial security<\/strong> through blockchain transparency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces reliance on traditional fiat reserves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enables Pakistan to <strong>receive, store, and utilize digital assets<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This initiative positions Pakistan as a leader in crypto adoption and innovation among developing countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Energy for Innovation: 2,000 Megawatts Allocated<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pakistani government is powering this revolution with <strong>2,000 megawatts of surplus electricity<\/strong>, which will be used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bitcoin mining operations<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI and blockchain data centers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This not only opens new revenue streams but also attracts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>International blockchain firms<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Independent tech companies<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crypto entrepreneurs and miners<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAllocating 2,000 MW to the digital economy is not just a policy \u2014 it\u2019s a vision,\u201d said Bilal.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regulating the Future: Pakistan Digital Assets Authority<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To regulate this digital transformation, Pakistan is setting up the <strong>Pakistan Digital Assets Authority<\/strong>, which will oversee:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blockchain infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crypto asset regulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Licensing for miners and exchanges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance with international financial standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a major step towards building a <strong>transparent, secure, and internationally credible digital economy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Numbers Driving Pakistan\u2019s Digital Uprising<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bilal Bin Saqib shared compelling stats that prove this is more than a dream \u2014 it\u2019s already in motion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>40 million crypto wallets<\/strong> in Pakistan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Median age: 23 years<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Among the <strong>largest freelance economies<\/strong> globally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese aren\u2019t just numbers \u2014 they\u2019re a story,\u201d Bilal emphasized.<br>\u201cA story of youth, potential, and transformation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Shift in National Identity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPakistan is not defined by terrorism or poverty anymore \u2014 we are defined by our digital revolutionary strength,\u201d said Bilal.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He went on to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m not here as a minister \u2014 I\u2019m here as the voice of a generation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This marks a significant departure from decades of negative headlines. Bilal\u2019s message was clear: <strong>Pakistan is ready to lead the future, not follow the past.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Global Message: &#8220;Come to Pakistan&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bilal Bin Saqib\u2019s speech ended with an open invitation to the world:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf you\u2019re truly building something new \u2014 come to Pakistan. This is where dreams turn into digital reality.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He emphasized that Pakistan is no longer just a <strong>consumer market<\/strong> \u2014 it\u2019s the <strong>central station of the global blockchain revolution<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why Pakistan Needs Blockchain?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s why this technology is critical for Pakistan\u2019s future:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Modernizes outdated financial systems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boosts transparency<\/strong> in governance and banking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cuts remittance costs<\/strong> for overseas Pakistanis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attracts tech investment<\/strong> and digital entrepreneurs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotes <strong>financial inclusion<\/strong> for the unbanked<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blockchain is the answer to many of Pakistan\u2019s systemic issues \u2014 from corruption to financial exclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How Pakistanis Can Benefit from the Bitcoin Revolution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re a student, freelancer, overseas Pakistani, or small investor \u2014 here\u2019s how to get involved safely and smartly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2714\ufe0f Learn the Basics:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What is Bitcoin?<\/strong> A digital currency built on <strong>blockchain<\/strong>, a decentralized and secure technology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital Wallets:<\/strong> Store your crypto safely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crypto Exchanges:<\/strong> Buy, sell, or trade coins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easier, cheaper <strong>international remittances<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to <strong>global freelance payments<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New job opportunities in <strong>blockchain development<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investment in decentralized finance (<strong>DeFi<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Caution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Crypto markets are <strong>highly volatile<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beware of <strong>scams and fake platforms<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always <strong>do your research<\/strong> and follow local laws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start small, stay informed, and never invest more than you can afford to lose.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccc Final Thoughts: A Nation Reborn Digitally<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pakistan\u2019s entry into the world of sovereign Bitcoin reserves is <strong>more than symbolic<\/strong> \u2014 it\u2019s strategic. It tells the world that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pakistan is <strong>young<\/strong>, <strong>digitally literate<\/strong>, and <strong>ambitious<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The country is <strong>not stuck in the past<\/strong>, but building the future<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innovation, not instability, will define its next chapter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis moment was more than just a speech \u2014 it marked the beginning of Pakistan\u2019s global digital identity.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Summary: Why This Moment Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Announcement<\/strong><\/td><td>Pakistan\u2019s first state-backed Bitcoin reserve<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Key Figure<\/strong><\/td><td>Bilal Bin Saqib, SAPM on Blockchain &amp; Crypto<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td>Bitcoin Vegas 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>New Institutions<\/strong><\/td><td>National Bitcoin Wallet, Digital Assets Authority<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Energy Investment<\/strong><\/td><td>2,000 MW for crypto &amp; AI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/td><td>Global recognition, financial innovation, youth empowerment<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pakistan has entered a new chapter \u2014 and the world is watching.<\/strong><br>Stay with <strong>NewsMakers<\/strong> as we bring you more stories shaping the digital transformation of Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Date: May 29, 2025 | By: NewsMakers Desk . 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