At United Nations Digital Cooperation Day 2026, held September 21 in New York during the UN General Assembly High-Level Week, a dedicated panel positioned Bitcoin and tokenized assets as digital public infrastructure for developing nations. Jeremy Almond, CEO of Paystand, and Bilal Bin Saqib, Chairman of Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority advocated for an approach based on economic agency rather than charitable dependency. Pakistan, with a population exceeding 230 million and limited banking penetration in rural areas, sees blockchain as a practical solution to expand financial inclusion. The institution does not endorse Bitcoin as a reserve asset, but recognizes its potential for sustainable development in the Global South.
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