Pakistan just announced a bold plan: 2,000 megawatts of electricity dedicated to Bitcoin mining and AI. That’s right — the country facing power shortages is turning to crypto and AI innovation instead of IMF-approved austerity.
Naturally, the IMF freaked out. Why? Because Pakistan didn’t ask their permission first. Also, because crypto makes the IMF nervous — they can’t control it, and they don’t like that.
The IMF’s main gripe? “How can Pakistan mine Bitcoin when people are already dealing with blackouts?” But here’s the twist: Pakistan’s plan is to use its unused power capacity — stuff that’s otherwise wasted — to mine Bitcoin.
That Bitcoin could help the economy grow, create jobs, and reduce reliance on foreign loans. Imagine that — a country using digital innovation to escape the IMF’s debt cycle. No wonder they’re sweating.
Digital Future vs. Old-School Fund
The IMF, a relic of the 20th century, still pushes belt-tightening budgets while inflation eats everyone’s lunch. Meanwhile, crypto offers countries like El Salvador and Pakistan a way out.
Instead of helping, the IMF has warned them to avoid Bitcoin. For what? So they can stay poor and obedient?
Bitcoin Wallets and Real Strategy
Pakistan isn’t just talking. It launched its first national Bitcoin wallet and introduced the Pakistan Digital Asset Authority (PDAA), which will regulate everything from stablecoins to tokenized assets.
It’s a real strategy to bring Pakistan into the future. They even brought Binance’s CZ on board as an adviser.
Sorry, IMF — Your Days Are Numbered
While the IMF holds endless Zoom calls questioning Pakistan’s legal authority over crypto, the rest of the world is moving on.
Pakistan just made its debut at the Bitcoin 2025 Vegas conference, and they brought receipts.
A new Bitcoin reserve. A national plan. And a government not afraid to tell the IMF: we’ve got other plans.