In a groundbreaking move for Pakistan’s digital future, Bilal Bin Saqib, Minister of State for Crypto & Blockchain and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), met with Bo Hines, Executive Director of US President Trump’s Council on Digital Assets, at the White House.

The high-profile meeting focused on building a strategic crypto alliance between the two nations.

Held just days after Pakistan unveiled its first Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas, the meeting signaled a new era of cooperation in digital asset innovation. The two leaders discussed how Pakistan and the United States can align on policy development, regulatory clarity, and emerging financial technologies like Bitcoin and blockchain.

“I envision Pakistan to be a leader in the global south for digital assets,” said Saqib. “From launching our SBR to unlocking national infrastructure for crypto mining and AI data zones, we are building a real framework for economic modernization.”

Bo Hines, appointed by President Trump in January 2025, leads national policy on crypto and blockchain at the White House alongside Council Chair David Sacks. According to an official statement, both Saqib and Hines emphasized their shared commitment to regulatory coherence, fostering innovation, and empowering youth through blockchain-based ecosystems.

During his visit, Saqib also met with members of the White House Counsel’s Office, further underscoring Pakistan’s commitment to responsible crypto adoption and international collaboration.

As part of its long-term vision, Pakistan plans to allocate 2,000 megawatts (MW) of energy toward Bitcoin mining and AI-driven data zones—turning surplus electricity into digital wealth, job creation, and high-tech infrastructure.

This strategic crypto alliance aims to position Pakistan not just as a participant but as a regional leader in digital finance, while strengthening ties with the global north in shaping the future of decentralized technologies.