Bhutan Government Moves $12 Million in Bitcoin, Retains Major Holdings
According to Onchain Lens data, the government moved 121.89 BTC worth $13.51 million to a new wallet, continuing a pattern of active management of its substantial crypto holdings.
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Fact Check
Multiple sources confirm that the Bhutanese government actively manages and moves its Bitcoin holdings. One source (CoinDesk) reports a transfer of a similar value (~$15 million), making the $12 million figure plausible. The evidence overwhelmingly corroborates that Bhutan retains major holdings, with various sources estimating the value from $600 million to over $1.3 billion.
Summary
The Bhutan government has actively managed its crypto assets, recently transferring 121.89 BTC valued at $13.51 million to a new wallet, according to Onchain Lens data. This follows a previous transfer of 108.8 BTC worth $12.06 million. Despite these transactions, Bhutan continues to hold a significant Bitcoin reserve.
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- BTC (Bitcoin): The first and most widely recognized cryptocurrency, operating on a decentralized blockchain network, used as a store of value and medium of exchange.
- Onchain Lens: A blockchain monitoring and analytics platform that tracks real-time cryptocurrency transactions and wallet activities.