Since 2019, Bhutan has amassed nearly 10,000 Bitcoins, valued at approximately 1 billion USD, making it one of the largest government holders globally, surpassing El Salvador.
In June 2023, 72 million USD from Bitcoin reserves funded a 50% salary increase for civil servants, helping alleviate foreign currency reserve challenges.
The government is diversifying its crypto assets, including plans for renewable energy mining expansion, exemplifying innovative fiscal strategies for small nations.
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