{"id":37004,"date":"2025-05-09T15:46:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T15:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/?p=37004"},"modified":"2025-05-09T15:46:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T15:46:02","slug":"bitcoin-in-taiwans-treasury-lawmakers-plan-sparks-fresh-debate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/bitcoin-in-taiwans-treasury-lawmakers-plan-sparks-fresh-debate\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin in Taiwan\u2019s Treasury? 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He made the recommendation during a National Conference and emphasized its urgency due to economic uncertainties. The move aims to strengthen Taiwan\u2019s financial system and increase long-term economic resilience.<\/p>\n<h2>Ju-Chun Recommends Bitcoin as Hedge Against Economic Uncertainty<\/h2>\n<p>Ko Ju-Chun urged the Taiwanese government to treat Bitcoin as a viable hedge alongside gold and foreign exchange reserves. He argued that Taiwan faces rising global inflation, making it vulnerable to shifts in the global financial system. Therefore, he recommended adopting Bitcoin to reduce reliance on traditional reserves during uncertain periods.<\/p>\n<p>Taiwan\u2019s export-driven economy continues to experience fluctuations in the New Taiwan Dollar, which has raised concerns among financial experts. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wOCXYY-qJbE\">Ju-Chun said<\/a> external factors such as geopolitical tension and inflation have amplified currency instability. This volatility, he noted, highlights the need for reserve diversification through alternative assets.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"\u53f0\u7063\u532f\u7387\u5287\u70c8\u9707\u76ea\uff01\u6bd4\u7279\u5e63\u5c07\u6210\u6578\u4f4d\u6642\u4ee3\u9ec3\u91d1\uff1f\uff5c\u9662\u6703\u767c\u8a00 \uff08\u5b8c\u6574\u7121\u526a\u8f2f\uff09\uff5c2025-05-07 #\u79d1\u6280\u7acb\u59d4 #\u845b\u5982\u921e\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wOCXYY-qJbE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Taiwan currently holds 423 metric tons of gold and $577 billion in foreign exchange reserves. Ju-Chun believes these are insufficient to absorb currency depreciation shocks or economic disruptions. He maintains that Bitcoin\u2019s inclusion would complement existing reserves and reinforce Taiwan\u2019s financial defense mechanism.<\/p>\n<h2>Taiwan\u2019s Strategy May Mirror Global Bitcoin Reserve Trends<\/h2>\n<p>The lawmaker referenced global discussions about Bitcoin\u2019s role in national reserves, particularly in countries facing similar economic pressures. He mentioned the growing interest from nations assessing Bitcoin as a tool for safeguarding national wealth. Taiwan\u2019s strategic position in Asia makes such decisions more relevant amid rising global uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>Ko Ju-Chun recently met with Jan3 CEO <a href=\"https:\/\/moneycheck.com\/bitcoin-btc-price-traders-eye-90k-return-as-social-sentiment-flips-bullish\/\">Samson Mow <\/a>to explore Bitcoin reserve models suitable for Taiwan. Jan3 promotes national Bitcoin adoption and supports countries transitioning to decentralized financial infrastructure. Following this meeting, Ju-Chun reiterated that Bitcoin\u2019s features make it a strong candidate for national reserves.<\/p>\n<p>Other countries and U.S. states are also reviewing Bitcoin\u2019s potential in their economic strategies. Ju-Chun cited New Hampshire\u2019s decision to allocate 5% of its treasury to Bitcoin as a model. He stressed that Taiwan should prepare now, rather than wait until economic disruptions intensify.<\/p>\n<h2>Proposal Targets 5% Bitcoin Allocation from Taiwan\u2019s Reserve<\/h2>\n<p>Ju-Chun proposes that <a href=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/taiwan-semiconductor-tsm-stock-q1-dip-offset-by-strong-ai-and-3nm-demand\/\">Taiwan<\/a> allocate up to 5% of its $50 billion reserve portfolio to Bitcoin, amounting to $2.5 billion. This move would aim to build a diversified, robust financial foundation for the nation. He emphasized that the move does not replace existing assets but adds resilience to Taiwan\u2019s reserve structure.<\/p>\n<p>The lawmaker acknowledged Bitcoin\u2019s fixed supply, decentralization, and censorship resistance as core strengths that could benefit Taiwan\u2019s economy. These characteristics, he explained, offer unique advantages during global financial volatility and unpredictable market conditions. He believes Taiwan should lead in financial innovation by incorporating digital assets.<\/p>\n<p>While some global powers have opposed the adoption of Bitcoin reserves, Ju-Chun insists that Taiwan must act in its own strategic interest. He stressed that Taiwan should not delay critical financial reforms while others debate. For him, adopting Bitcoin is a proactive measure to secure Taiwan\u2019s economic stability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TLDR Ko Ju-Chun proposed that Taiwan include Bitcoin in its national reserve to enhance financial security. The lawmaker emphasized Bitcoin&#8217;s role in protecting against global inflation and currency volatility. Taiwan holds gold and foreign exchange assets but faces growing concerns over economic uncertainties. Ju-Chun met with Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow to discuss potential reserve strategies<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9008,"featured_media":32577,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"iawp_total_views":37,"footnotes":""},"categories":[28151],"tags":[5741,28665],"class_list":{"0":"post-37004","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-bitcoin","8":"tag-bitcoin","9":"tag-taiwan"},"wppr_data":{"cwp_meta_box_check":"No"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Bitcoin in Taiwan\u2019s Treasury? 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