Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Pakistan Taps Crypto with New Reserve, Appoints Advisor
Pakistan is getting serious about digital money!
The country is starting a special Bitcoin reserve and has chosen Bilal Bin Saqib to lead the way.
Saqib, who runs a crypto company, will help Pakistan create rules for digital money and start new projects.
He also runs a charity that helps with the water crisis.
Pakistan is already a big player in the crypto world, with millions of people using it and a lot of money being traded.
This move is a big step towards embracing digital money.
Pakistan launched a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of PCC, appointed as Special Assistant.
Saqib's role includes crafting regulations and launching projects.
Saqib is the co-founder of Tayaba, a social enterprise.
Pakistan ranks in the top 10 for crypto adoption, with many users.
- Who
- Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), is leading the crypto push.
- What
- Pakistan unveiled its first government-led Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and appointed Bilal Bin Saqib as Special Assistant on blockchain and cryptocurrency.
- When
- Last week.
- Where
- Pakistan.
- Why
- The initiative aims to attract global investment and signal a commitment to digital assets and integrate blockchain.
- Bilal Bin Saqib's Role
- CEO of Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC)
- Saqib's Government Position
- Special Assistant on blockchain and cryptocurrency
- Social Enterprise
- Founder of Tayaba
- Estimated Crypto Users in Pakistan
- Over 40 million
- Crypto Trading Volume
- Over $300 billion annually
- Saqib's Award
- MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire)