Taiwan stores approximately 210.45 BTC. An official response shared with lawmakers said the coins were seized during a criminal investigation into fraud, money laundering and other illegal activities.
The assets held are listed in a government inventory dated October 31, 2025, and the figures were made public during a question from Rep. Go Joo-chun.
Cryptocurrency seized under judicial control
Reports have revealed that Bitcoin is not kept in national reserves, but rather under jurisdiction. Court proceedings will determine what happens next.
Some assets may be returned to victims, some may be kept as evidence, and some may be confiscated or auctioned after legal review. No formal plans have been announced to convert the holdings into state reserves or investments.
The seized portfolio includes more than just Bitcoin. Officials recorded 2,429.97 ETH and equivalent amounts of stablecoins such as USDT and USDC. Based on the reported total, the total value of these crypto assets exceeded NT$1.3 billion.
BREAKING NEWS: 🇹🇼The Ministry of Justice has revealed that Taiwan currently holds 210.45 Bitcoins in seized assets.
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This amount translates into millions of US dollars at current exchange rates. At recent market levels, 210.45 BTC alone is worth about $18 million, and this number fluctuates with the price of Bitcoin.
Value and composition of assets held
Taiwan's stockpile is among several jurisdictions that hold cryptocurrencies through law enforcement actions, according to public documents and reports.
In a ranking that tracks seized and government-held cryptocurrencies, Taiwan ranks close to other countries that have amassed coins through criminal investigations.
Law enforcement agencies seized these assets during a series of investigations into digital asset fraud and illegal exchange. Some cases involved networks using cryptocurrencies to hide their profits.
There were also seizures in raids related to financial crimes. Officials say the assets are involved in ongoing legal proceedings and ownership claims must be resolved before they can be transferred or sold.
Implications for policy and enforcement
Based on the report, this disclosure highlights practical issues for authorities dealing with virtual currencies. Maintaining the security of digital coins, establishing records of custody, calculating market prices for legal decisions, and managing potential auctions will all pose new operational tasks for law enforcement agencies.
Demands for transparency are growing as lawmakers seek clearer rules for what to do with seized cryptocurrencies.
Market watchers and legal experts say the conversion of seized cryptocurrencies into public accounts could spark debate over regulation and asset management in Taiwan. Some may argue for clearer rules regarding disposition.
Some people may advocate for victim compensation procedures that take into account unstable values. Whatever happens next, these tokens are now pieces of evidence tied to court decisions, rather than items in the sovereign treasury.
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