Think Tank Urges Taiwan to Consider Bitcoin as War-Time Reserve
A policy institute has recommended that Taiwan explore holding Bitcoin as part of a contingency reserve to protect financial sovereignty if conventional systems are disrupted. Advocates point to Bitcoin’s portability and censorship resistance as potential advantages in a conflict scenario, while noting volatility and custody risks that would demand strict governance.
The suggestion takes on practical weight because, as lawmaker Ko Ju‑Chun disclosed last year, the Ministry of Justice currently holds 210 confiscated BTC—roughly $14 million—seized during criminal investigations. Turning seized coins into an official reserve would require legal clarifications, interagency coordination and transparent custody arrangements; government spokespeople have not committed to any policy change. The proposal is likely to reignite debate over whether crypto can complement traditional reserves amid regional security concerns.