Pakistan & US Talk Bitcoin at White House

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In a landmark meeting at the White House, Pakistan's Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain, Bilal Bin Saqib, engaged with Robert 'Bo' Hines, Executive Director of the U.S. President's Council on Digital Assets, to explore avenues for collaboration in the digital asset space.

The discussions centered on integrating Bitcoin into broader financial frameworks, following Pakistan's recent announcement of its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas.

Saqib emphasized Pakistan's ambition to become a leader in the Global South for digital assets, highlighting initiatives such as allocating 2,000 megawatts of energy for Bitcoin mining and AI-driven data zones.

Both parties expressed mutual interest in fostering innovation ecosystems, promoting economic inclusion through blockchain technology, and aligning regulatory approaches to digital assets.

Discussion Questions:

What potential benefits and challenges could arise from Pakistan's integration of Bitcoin into its financial system?

How might U.S.-Pakistan collaboration influence the global landscape of digital asset regulation and innovation?