Taiwan Weighs Bitcoin for Strategic Reserves, Lawmakers Demand Crypto Audit
Taiwan is moving closer to formally evaluating Bitcoin (BTC) as part of its national strategic reserves after Kuomintang legislator Ju-Chun Ko pressed officials in the Legislative Yuan for a full audit of the government's cryptocurrency holdings, including assets seized in legal cases. Ko urged clarity on the scale, custody arrangements and valuation methods for Bitcoin and other tokens to determine whether digital assets can play a role in reserve management.
The initiative reflects concern in Taipei about heavy reliance on the US dollar and a push to modernize the country’s financial defenses amid regional uncertainty. Officials are expected to weigh audit results, custody risks and compliance before any allocation; regardless of outcome, the call for transparency could drive clearer reporting and stronger governance around state-held crypto.