Taiwan will roll out its first regulated stablecoin in 2026, but regulators have not yet decided whether it will be pegged to the New Taiwan dollar or the U.S. dollar. That peg choice will shape how the token interacts with the island’s currency controls and cross‑border use.
Taiwan is auditing its BTC exposure and studying a formal reserve strategy, with a report due by the end of 2025. Market watchers see the move as a credible institutional tailwind for Bitcoin.
Taiwan's central bank has reportedly agreed to study holding Bitcoin in strategic reserves, draft pro-Bitcoin regulations, and form a BTC treasury using seized coins, according to a recent post by a Taiwanese legislator.
Members of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan are urging the government to consider Bitcoin as part of the nation’s $602 billion strategic reserves to reduce U.S. dollar concentration and are calling for an audit of seized BTC holdings valued at about $146 million.
Taiwan is reportedly exploring adding Bitcoin to its strategic reserves as a hedge against ongoing USD volatility, a move that could make it one of the first Asian nations to consider crypto at the sovereign level. The proposal is still in early stages but would carry wide macro and market implications if adopted.
Taiwan is evaluating Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset to reduce its $577 billion reliance on U.S. Treasury bonds, a move that could mark a notable shift in sovereign asset allocation. Officials say the step aims to diversify risk and strengthen financial autonomy.
Taiwan's premier has ordered an official assessment on creating a national Bitcoin Reserve made from seized coins, with a report promised by the end of 2025. The move explicitly references the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve established by President Trump in March.
A Taiwanese lawmaker has urged the government to evaluate adding Bitcoin to national reserves, reigniting debate over diversification, custody and strategic posture. The proposal raises trade-offs between volatility and potential long-term value.
Taiwan's central bank has launched an exploratory study into holding seized bitcoin as an official government treasury, assessing legal, financial and operational implications.
Taiwan's central bank and the Executive Yuan are evaluating Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, signaling a possible policy shift toward crypto holdings. Officials are studying risks, custody and valuation methods before any move.