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Lawmakers in Taiwan urged the government to evaluate Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.
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Premier Cho ordered a full Bitcoin inventory and reserve review by year-end.
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The move reflects concerns over Taiwan’s dependence on U.S. and China economies.
Bitcoin Considered for Strategic Reserves
Taiwan’s parliament has opened a debate on whether to include Bitcoin in the nation’s foreign reserves, as global institutions begin recognizing crypto as a possible long-term asset. Vice co-chair Ko Ju-Chun argued that Bitcoin represents a new “battleground for national security and financial sovereignty.”
Premier Orders Full Review
Premier Cho Jung-tai committed to publishing an updated reserve analysis and a full inventory of government-held Bitcoin by the end of the year. Taiwan currently holds around $600 billion in reserves, with over 80% tied to U.S. Treasury bonds, raising concentration concerns amid U.S.-China tensions.
Tech and Geopolitics at Play
Analysts say the discussion signals a broader reassessment of Taiwan’s financial position and innovation policy. Commentator Bonnie Chang noted that Taiwan’s reliance on both U.S. debt and Chinese trade creates unique vulnerabilities — and Bitcoin could offer diversification amid shifting technological power centers.
