Think tank suggests Taiwan hold Bitcoin in state reserves to safeguard access if China cuts off funds
A US think tank has urged Taiwan to consider holding Bitcoin in official reserves to hedge against potential conflict-related disruptions to traditional assets [3].
The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) has recommended that Taiwan consider adding Bitcoin to its official reserves as a hedge against the risk of a Chinese blockade or invasion, arguing that BTC could remain accessible if traditional foreign-exchange reserves are cut off; the report and its recommendations were summarized in recent press coverage [1] [2] [3].
Reports note Taiwan already possesses some government-held Bitcoin from criminal-asset seizures — cited as roughly 210 BTC (about $14 million) held by the Ministry of Justice — a fact highlighted in coverage of the broader proposal [4].
The proposal has drawn media attention and policy discussion about using Bitcoin as a strategic alternative to traditional reserves amid cross-strait tensions, with analysts framing BTC as a potential tool to increase financial resilience [2] [3] [1].
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- 1Bitcoin (BTC) May Be the Only Solution for a Country That Has Long Experienced Tensions with China! Here’s WhyBitcoin Sistemi• Apr 2, 2026
- 2Taiwan Pressured to Build Bitcoin Reserve Amid China Conflict ConcernsMoneyCheck• Apr 2, 2026
- 3Taiwan Urged to Consider Bitcoin Reserve StrategyCoinoMedia• Apr 2, 2026
- 4Bitcoin Policy Institute says Taiwan Should Reconsider Bitcoin Reservesr/Bitcoin• Apr 2, 2026
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