Taiwan Central Bank Probes Turning Seized Bitcoin into National Reserve

Published at 2025-11-13 11:55:53

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.

BitcoinCentral BankGovernment ReservesTaiwanCrypto Policy

Share on:

Texas and New Hampshire are among a growing number of U.S. states moving to add Bitcoin (BTC) to their balance sheets as Congress advances a federal crypto market structure bill. The actions signal rising state-level appetite for digital-asset exposure and could shape wider treasury practices.

BTCRegulationBitcoinStateFinanceUnitedStates

Published at 2026-01-17 15:45:05

Samson Mow Says 10x Bitcoin Target Is 'Conservative'

Jan3 CEO Samson Mow reiterated his strong long-term bullishness on Bitcoin, arguing that a 10x price target may be conservative and reigniting debate across the crypto community. His comments have drawn attention from traders, analysts, and investors weighing upside expectations against market risks.

BitcoinPrice TargetsBTCMarket SentimentSamson MowJan3

Published at 2026-01-17 09:30:09

Hacker Steals $282M in Crypto Using Hardware Wallet Social‑Engineering Attack

A sophisticated social‑engineering operation stole over $282 million in BTC and LTC, with the proceeds quickly routed through Monero to obscure the trail.

SecurityLitecoinBitcoinMoneroHardware Wallet

Published at 2026-01-16 20:00:19

Riot Platforms Soars 11% After Bitcoin Sale Funds Texas Acquisition

Riot Platforms jumped roughly 11% after disclosing it sold more than $160 million in Bitcoin to finance a Texas data-center acquisition. The company says the move is part of a strategic shift to redeploy capital into expanding mining infrastructure.

MiningData CentersBitcoinTexasRiot Platforms

Published at 2026-01-16 18:30:38

Nasdaq Warns Canaan as Shares Stay Below $1 Ahead of Delisting Deadline

Nasdaq has issued a delisting warning to Bitcoin miner Canaan after its shares remained under $1, putting the company close to a compliance deadline despite a recent hardware order and an October rally. The move raises risks for investors and could limit the firm's access to U.S. capital markets.