This week marked a pivotal moment for Taiwan as government officials expressed their intention to develop a comprehensive Bitcoin policy. Both Premier Cho Jung-tai and Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long emphasized the importance of considering Bitcoin as a valid asset for strategic reserves while expediting regulations surrounding the cryptocurrency.
Driven by the hands-on approach of tech legislator Ko Ju-chun, these initiatives follow discussions that occurred in the Legislative Yuan’s Finance Committee. Even though official regulations are not yet in place, these commitments represent Taiwan’s most definitive step toward recognizing Bitcoin’s potential within its financial and regulatory frameworks.
The Move Towards Bitcoin Integration
In various updates, Bitcoin infrastructure company JAN3 heralded this decision as “a significant milestone for Bitcoin in Asia”. They noted that both leadership figures acknowledged the transformational role of Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset while outlining plans to develop supportive regulations within the next six months.
Ko shared his excitement via social media about the breakthroughs: “A historic day for Taiwan! The Premier and Central Bank are eager to explore Bitcoin as a strategic reserve and initiate a BTC treasury pilot.”
Exciting news for Taiwan! The commitments made include:
1️⃣ Investigate Bitcoin as a strategic reserve
2️⃣ Create supportive regulations in half a year
3️⃣ Launch treasury pilot with existing confiscated Bitcoin
Backed by @dAAAb. Let’s propel Taiwan to the forefront of the crypto space!… pic.twitter.com/OtczhWt8LK
— Ko Ju-Chun (@dAAAb) November 12, 2025
During the committee meeting, crucial decisions were discussed regarding the management of assets confiscated by Taiwanese authorities. Emphasis was placed on the importance of assessing existing Bitcoin holdings while considering future transactions involving these assets as part of a controlled treasury initiative.
Ko urged the government to conduct a thorough inventory of confiscated cryptocurrencies and reassess the policy on holding these digital assets. Premier Cho acknowledged the need for such an assessment and communicated a commitment to providing clarity by year-end, while Governor Yang pledged a detailed report evaluating the pros and cons of adopting a Bitcoin reserve strategy.
These commitments pave the way for the Central Bank and Executive Yuan to produce a comprehensive report by December 31, 2025, which will include an audit of seized digital assets. Additionally, the committee sought to establish a timeline for drafting new regulatory frameworks.
Keen to implement “Bitcoin-friendly regulations”, Ko outlined the necessity of aligning such measures with Taiwan’s broader regulatory environment for virtual asset service providers. These forthcoming regulations aim to enhance the licensing and operational standards for cryptocurrency-focused businesses.
Recent developments from the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) suggest that a new regulatory framework is on the horizon. A Draft Act released earlier this year seeks to establish baseline requirements for these providers, which legal experts believe will facilitate a comprehensive Bitcoin treasury and custodial standards.
Ko’s argument for a strategic reserve builds upon Taiwan’s current asset structure, which he criticized for being overly reliant on US dollar investments. He pointed to economic concerns regarding domestic purchasing power and bank performance, suggesting Bitcoin could serve as a complementary asset to traditional investments, highlighting its lower volatility and potential for liquidity under challenging economic conditions.
The proposed pilot project utilizing seized Bitcoin assets represents an innovative approach. Ko posited that retaining these assets could yield significant gains, given BTC’s historic price trajectory. He proposed using these assets as test cases for custody management, accounting, and disclosure measures before making new purchases.
As of now, Bitcoin is valued at approximately $103,674.
