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Taiwan’s Premier and Central Bank have reportedly agreed to study Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, draft pro-Bitcoin regulations, and pilot Bitcoin treasury holdings, starting with seized Bitcoin that is ‘awaiting auction.’   The initiative is led by legislator Dr. Ju-chun Ko and supported by Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, a Bitcoin technology company focused on accelerating Bitcoin adoption.  The announcement comes via JAN3 after growing discussions among lawmakers about the risks of overreliance on traditional reserves.  In May, Dr. Ju-chun Ko urged the National Central Bank to evaluate including Bitcoin in the country’s strategic reserves. Ko cited the New Taiwan Dollar’s volatility, global inflation, and regional geopolitical risks as reasons for exploring alternative reserve strategies. Taiwan’s New Taiwan Dollar has seen extreme volatility this year, swinging up or down by 5% in a single day. Ko criticized the country’s overreliance on the U.S. dollar, noting a lack of financial resilience. He suggested that Bitcoin should also be considered as part of Taiwan’s financial strategy. JUST IN: Taiwan Congress Legislator announces its central bank has committed to studying “#Bitcoin as strategic reserve” 🇹🇼 They also committed to piloting a BTC treasury 🚀 pic.twitter.com/KvbbkBY3Y4 — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) November 12, 2025 Taiwan’s existing reserves reportedly include around 423 metric tonnes of gold and $577 billion in foreign currency, of which 92% is invested in U.S. Treasury bonds.  Ko emphasized that Bitcoin would not replace these assets but serve as a complementary component, enhancing financial resilience through diversification. Taiwan embracing Bitcoin as a strategic reserve Global trends appear to support this approach. In March 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, absorbing over $17 billion in forfeited bitcoins.  Other countries, including Argentina and El Salvador, have also explored Bitcoin integration into national reserves, citing its potential as…

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