Taiwan Considers Bitcoin Reserves, Eyes 2025 for Major Decision

Taiwan is auditing seized Bitcoin and drafting regulations to assess adding Bitcoin to its national reserves by 2025, aiming to diversify assets and boost financial resilience.

Taiwan is actively exploring the integration of Bitcoin into its national strategic reserves, with government officials and the central bank initiating audits and pilot programs using seized Bitcoin assets. The initiative, led by Dr. Ju-chun Ko, aims to diversify Taiwan’s reserves, which are currently heavily weighted in U.S. dollars, and to enhance financial resilience against global inflation and geopolitical risks. The government plans to draft pro-Bitcoin regulations within six months and will publish a comprehensive report on the feasibility and impact of holding Bitcoin by the end of 2025. The review involves multiple ministries and focuses on custody, valuation, and the economic implications of a national Bitcoin reserve. If successful, Taiwan could become one of the first Asian countries to formally adopt Bitcoin as part of its sovereign assets, potentially setting a precedent for others in the region. The move is seen as a strategic response to monetary instability and aims to attract global investment while strengthening the country’s economic position.