SAPM Meets U.S. Crypto Chief to Discuss National Blockchain Roadmap

Bitcoin integration and economic modernization were discussed during Bilal Bin Saqib’s meeting with Robert ‘Bo’ Hines at the White House.

Bilal Bin Saqib, the Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, met with Robert ‘Bo’ Hines, the Executive Director of President Trump’s Council on Digital Assets, at the White House. During the meeting, they discussed strategic alignment on digital assets, the integration of Bitcoin, and the future of decentralized infrastructure.

According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, both parties expressed a mutual interest in enhancing collaboration between the United States and Pakistan in the areas of digital asset innovation, regulatory alignment, and emerging financial technologies.

The discussion also covered strategies to support innovation ecosystems that aim to empower youth and promote economic inclusion through blockchain technology. Robert ‘Bo’ Hines, who serves as the Executive Director of the U.S. President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets at the White House, leads national policy initiatives concerning digital asset development, regulation, and technological advancement.

This meeting follows Pakistan’s high-profile announcement of its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas. This move positions Pakistan among the first Asian nations to integrate Bitcoin into its sovereign asset portfolio.
In a major advancement for Pakistan’s financial technology sector, the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) and World Liberty Financial (WLF) have formally signed a series of agreements. These agreements are intended to encourage investment and stimulate innovation within the country’s cryptocurrency industry.