Taiwan Central Bank Probes Turning Seized Bitcoin into National Reserve
Taiwan's central bank announced on Nov. 13 that it will launch an exploratory study to evaluate whether bitcoin recovered from seized wallets could be converted into an official government treasury asset. The probe will examine legal frameworks, custody and accounting procedures, and the mechanics of transferring confiscated crypto into state-held reserves rather than liquidating it immediately. If adopted, the move would set a notable precedent for handling confiscated digital assets and could signal a more pragmatic approach to crypto in public finance. Authorities say the study aims to balance potential benefits—such as asset recovery and diversification—with risks including price volatility, auditability and governance, and any decision would follow legal review and transparency safeguards.