Bitcoin Reserve logo
Bhutan Bitcoin Reserves and Cryptocurrency Policies
🇧🇹

Bhutan Bitcoin Reserves and Cryptocurrency Policies

Bhutan leverages hydropower to mine Bitcoin, holding ~$1.23B in reserves, with Gelephu Mindfulness City adopting BTC, ETH, and BNB as strategic assets (May 2025).

Bitcoin Reserves

~11,688 BTC from mining
Valued at ~$1.23B (January 2025)

Regulatory Stance

Neutral
Regulated via Applications of Laws Act 2024

Government Activity

Mines 3–5 BTC daily
Launched crypto tourism payments with Binance Pay (May 2025)

Bhutan Cryptocurrency Profile

Country BTC Reserves % of Global Holdings Legal Status Last Updated Key Policies
Bhutan ~11,688 BTC Mined 0.06% Neutral 2025-05-13
  • Began Bitcoin mining in 2019 using hydropower, now holding ~11,688 BTC (January 2025)
  • Gelephu Mindfulness City adopted BTC, ETH, and BNB as strategic reserves (January 2025)
  • Launched nationwide crypto tourism payments with Binance Pay and DK Bank, supporting 100+ cryptocurrencies (May 2025)
  • Enacted Applications of Laws Act 2024 to regulate digital asset services in GMC
  • Sold 633 BTC (~$64.57M) to fund public services (January 2025)
  • Operates 100MW Gedu mining facility, producing 3–5 BTC daily, with 600MW expansion planned by mid-2025
Bitcoin Reserve logo

Track global and U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve with Bitcoin Reserve Tracker’s website, offering clear updates on Bitcoin holdings, laws, & key developments.

Countries

Legal

Contact

©2025 All Rights Reserved.

Last Updated: 14 May 2025 | 5:17 pm EST