Bhutan commits up to $1 billion in Bitcoin to enhance the country's long-term resilience.
Key Points Summary
- Bhutan has pledged up to 10,000 bitcoin to support the long-term development of the Gelephu Mindfulness City.
- The plan leverages surplus hydropower for bitcoin mining, aiming to create jobs and enhance financial resilience.
According to a statement released by Bhutan on Wednesday, the country has pledged up to 10,000 bitcoin (worth approximately 1.1 billions USD) to support the long-term development of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), Bhutan’s flagship national development project and future economic hub.
Bhutan has announced a milestone bitcoin development commitment, pledging up to 10,000 bitcoin (about 1.1 billions USD) to support the long-term development of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC).
Guided by the vision of His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, this pledge embodies a values-driven...pic.twitter.com/b81D7ftiqJ
— gmcbhutan (@gmcbhutan)December 17, 2025
According to the pledge, Bhutan will use bitcoin produced from surplus clean energy to support long-term infrastructure financing, partnership development, and national financial resilience.
This initiative, led by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, leverages digital assets to enhance economic resilience, create high-quality jobs, and cultivate youth skills as part of a global marketing strategy.
Bhutan has built a considerable bitcoin reserve through state-backed mining operations such as Druk Holding & Investments (DHI).
The Gelephu Mindfulness City has set plans to include major digital assets such as bitcoin, ethereum, and BNB in its strategic reserves, making it an early adopter of holding cryptocurrencies at the jurisdictional level.
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