Lazarus Group’s Liquidation Spree Drops North Korea Below Bhutan in BTC Holdings

After the Royal Government of Bhutan quietly rearranged portions of its bitcoin holdings—holding 7,486 BTC on May 2—some 4,576 BTC has since returned to its reserves, bringing the kingdom’s total stash to 12,062 BTC ten days later. Meanwhile, North Korea’s Lazarus Group has been actively trimming its holdings, falling below Bhutan in the hierarchy of … Read more

Bhutan Goes Fully Crypto for Tourism in Historic Partnership With Binance Pay

Bhutan has partnered with Binance Pay and DK Bank to launch the world’s first national crypto-based tourism payment system, allowing visitors to use digital assets for everything from hotels to market purchases, boosting financial inclusion and innovation. Bhutan Becomes First Nation to Power Entire Tourism Sector with Crypto In a landmark move blending technology with … Read more

Royal Bitcoin Drain: Bhutan Quietly Dumps 2,584 BTC in 40 Days 

Roughly 40 days ago, Bitcoin.com News disclosed that the Royal Government of Bhutan, via Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), had moved 600 BTC, and at the time, held a balance of 10,070 BTC. Since that report, Bhutanese officials have evidently parted ways with 2,584 BTC—shedding approximately $248 million in digital assets. Bhutan’s Bitcoin Hoard Shrinks … Read more

From Test Transfers to Treasury Shifts—Bhutan Moves 600 BTC to an Unknown Wallet 

The Royal Government of Bhutan (Druk Holdings) has discreetly transferred approximately 600 bitcoin—equivalent to $52 million at prevailing BTC exchange rates—in a recent fiscal maneuver. Fourth Largest Nation State Bitcoin Holder Bhutan Moves $52M According to Arkham Intelligence data, the monarchy relocated 600 BTC on Monday, March 25, marking its first such action since mid-February, … Read more

Bhutan’s Sustainable Bitcoin Mining Fuels Salary Hikes, Healthcare Initiatives

Bhutan has quietly amassed nearly $1 billion in bitcoin reserves through sustainable hydroelectric mining, using the cryptocurrency to fund public services and positioning it as a strategic financial model for nations grappling with economic instability. How a Himalayan Kingdom Turned Bitcoin Into a Tool for Fiscal Resilience In a bold fusion of environmental stewardship and … Read more

Bhutan’s Royal Government Moves 751 BTC, Sparking Speculation on Internal Transfers and Future Plans

A recent action that has drawn the focus of the cryptocurrency world occurred when the Royal Government of Bhutan transferred a notable 751.31 BTC, approximately $74.15 million, to three new wallets. This move comes on the heels of earlier transfers and, like those, serves to deepen the shroud of mystery around Bhutan’s use of Bitcoin. … Read more

Inside the Royal Government of Bhutan’s Bold $66M Bitcoin Transfer — Strategic or Something More?

This morning, the Royal Government of Bhutan shifted $66.55 million worth of bitcoin (BTC) to Binance, according to onchain data. $66M in Bitcoin on the Move – Bhutan’s Government’s Crypto Strategy Unfolds The BTC transfer, initiated from Bhutan’s government-linked crypto wallets, comes as the world’s most popular cryptocurrency approaches its peak valuation. Arkham Intelligence disclosed … Read more

Government of Bhutan Holds $828M in Bitcoin, Arkham Data Shows

The government of Bhutan is currently holding over $828 million in bitcoin, according to onchain data by Arkham Intelligence. “Unlike most governments, Bhutan’s BTC does not come from law enforcement asset seizures, but from bitcoin mining operations, which have ramped up dramatically since early 2023,” the crypto intelligence firm explained. Bhutan Revealed as a Major … Read more