Catenaa, Sunday, December 28, 2025-Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice has disclosed it holds 210.45 BTC, valued at approximately $18 million, seized through criminal investigations.
The revelation positions Taiwan among the world’s top government holders of bitcoin by volume.
Legislator Ko Ju-chun confirmed the disclosure, noting the BTC is in state custody as of October 31.
The ministry said the assets were confiscated in cases involving financial crime and illegal digital asset activity. No details were provided on custody methods or plans to liquidate or auction the holdings.
The announcement follows reports that Taiwan’s Premier and Central Bank are studying bitcoin as a potential strategic reserve.
Officials are considering drafting pro-Bitcoin regulations and piloting BTC treasury holdings, beginning with assets currently awaiting auction.
Taiwan joins a small group of nations publicly reporting bitcoin holdings. The United States leads with over 328,000 BTC seized from cybercrime and fraud cases, followed by China and the United Kingdom.
Globally, governments hold roughly 640,000 BTC, representing about 3% of total supply, mostly from enforcement actions rather than formal reserve strategies.
The disclosure occurs amid domestic debates on digital asset regulation, including how confiscated cryptocurrency should be managed.
Lawmakers are seeking clearer guidance on whether seized BTC should be sold, retained, or managed under standardized procedures.
Bitcoin’s market price currently hovers near $88,000, valuing Taiwan’s holdings at about $18 million.
The Ministry of Justice indicated the seizure and custody of these assets is part of ongoing efforts to track and process virtual currencies linked to criminal activity.
