Pakistan Announces Strategic Bitcoin Reserve at Bitcoin Vegas 2025

Bilal Bin Saqib, the Minister for Crypto & Blockchain, revealed the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve at Bitcoin Vegas 2025 on Thursday.

In front of a distinguished audience featuring figures such as the Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, Eric Trump, and Donald Trump Jr., Bilal Bin Saqib, who also serves as the CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, delivered a compelling address. He introduced Pakistan’s first government-backed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, signaling a transformative vision for Pakistan on the global stage.

Bilal articulated a powerful message: Pakistan’s identity is evolving beyond its historical context, reinventing itself as a dynamic hub for digital innovation. This transformation is driven by its youthful population, fueled by necessity, and guided by a new wave of tech-savvy leaders. “I’m here as the voice of a generation that is online, on-chain, and unstoppable,” Bilal stated.

At the age of 34, Bilal Bin Saqib has emerged as a prominent voice representing a modern Pakistan, boasting over 40 million crypto wallets, a median age of 23, and a substantial presence in the global freelance economy.

While others discuss possibilities, Bilal is actively realizing them through significant national initiatives, positioning Pakistan as a central player in the global crypto dialogue.

During his address, Bilal declared the creation of a national Bitcoin wallet to hold digital assets already under state management. These assets will not be for sale or speculation but held as a sovereign reserve, demonstrating a long-term commitment to decentralized finance.

He also acknowledged President Donald Trump for his contribution to peace during the recent conflict between India and Pakistan and for his dedication to crypto adoption.

Furthermore, he announced that the Government of Pakistan has earmarked 2,000 megawatts of surplus electricity in Phase 1 for Bitcoin mining and AI data centers, paving the way for sovereign miners, tech enterprises, and clean energy partners worldwide. To capitalize on this momentum, Bilal is spearheading the establishment of the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA), a regulatory body aimed at empowering innovators, safeguarding investors, and formalizing digital finance frameworks for the future.

“Both Pakistan and Bitcoin have been subject to negative publicity,” Bilal noted. “However, beyond the headlines lies talent, resilience, and vision.”

His presentation was a landmark event for Pakistan and a call to action for global innovators: “If you’re building something real come build it in Pakistan. Come build wallets for the unbanked. Come tokenize land. Come scale your mission with our youth and our unstoppable grit.” As the world watched, Bilal Bin Saqib presented not just a keynote but a framework for the future of emerging markets in Web3, positioning Pakistan as a technologically advanced, youth-driven nation ready to lead.