Pakistan Crypto Czar Forges Historic US Blockchain Alliance, Puts Bitcoin on UN Global Stage

Pakistan's digital assets chief launches diplomatic offensive to strengthen US blockchain partnerships while elevating Bitcoin to United Nations agenda.

Strategic Blockchain Diplomacy

The nation's cryptocurrency authority is actively exploring deeper technological ties with American blockchain firms—signaling a major shift in international digital finance cooperation. This move comes as developing nations increasingly recognize blockchain's potential to reshape global economic frameworks.

Bitcoin Goes Global

In an unprecedented diplomatic maneuver, Pakistan successfully placed Bitcoin discussion on the UN's formal agenda—marking the first time the pioneering cryptocurrency receives official recognition at this level of international governance. The development represents a watershed moment for digital asset legitimacy worldwide.

As traditional finance institutions scramble to understand the implications, one thing becomes clear: the future of global finance is being rewritten—and surprisingly, the pen is in the hands of nations once considered emerging markets. Sometimes the most revolutionary ideas come from the places Wall Street least expects.

According to a local report, the discussion centred on exploring avenues to enhance crypto cooperation between the US and Pakistan. Additionally, both parties emphasized the importance of innovation-driven partnerships.

Minister Saqib highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to global leadership in crypto, stressing that the collaboration WOULD help boost bilateral relations.

Further, Pakistan is actively pursuing policies that would accelerate modern technological innovation, Saqib added.

Saqib’s meeting with the US crypto counterpart comes days after he met with Kazakhstan’s Minister of Digital Development and Innovation, Zhaslan Madiyev, at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

“Maybe it’s about time we dropped the world’s first UN Crypto Resolution,” he posted on X, drawing community speculation.

Is the First UN Resolution on Bitcoin Coming?

Speaking at the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Bilal bin Saqib stressed the importance of AI, blockchain and digital governance for emerging economies like Pakistan.

“It is critical to be part of shaping the global discourse on AI, blockchain, and digital governance, because the future of these technologies will be written not only in the West, but in the Global South,” he said.

Further, he held up a Bitcoin sign at the UN and said that “it’s time the world considered the first UN Resolution on Bitcoin.”

It’s time the world considered the first UN Resolution on Bitcoin.pic.twitter.com/NyA05CrplT

The General Assembly has so far passed resolutions on climate, peace and sustainable development; however, it hasn’t debated Bitcoin.

Pakistan Closely Follows US Crypto Playbook

The Asian country now sits third on Chainalysis’ 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index. Per industry estimates, more than 40 million Pakistanis are already active crypto users, a number that rivals traditional finance participation.

Saqib pointed out that millions of citizens use digital tools to receive remittances faster and cheaper. He called this adoption a “necessity,” rather than being driven by HYPE cycles.

Pakistan has already announced its bitcoin Strategic Reserve. Saqib credited the US for leading the way in Pakistan’s crypto push, adding that these Bitcoins are not meant for speculation.