Bhutan’s Gelephu Central Bank cleared to hold crypto in its reserves
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A royal decree turns Gelephu's financial regulator into a central bank that may add digital assets alongside traditional holdings Bhutan just gave a special economic zone its own central bank. That central bank is allowed to own crypto. A Royal Decree from King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has elevated the Gelephu Financial Services Office (GFSO) into the autonomous Gelephu Central Bank (GCB). The new institution serves Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), a special administrative region in southern Bhutan. Its reserves can include digital and crypto assets, sitting next to the usual traditional holdings. The decree was signed on November 1-2, 2026.
Source: Crypto Briefing
